DEVELOPING: BBC Executives Tim Davie and Deborah Turness Abruptly Resign

Breaking News: BBC Executives Tim Davie and Deborah Turness Abruptly Resign BBC Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have resigned from their positions, effective immediately. The resignations come after a newspaper report suggested a BBC Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by US President Donald Trump. The resignations were announced in separate emails to all BBC staff at 18:00. Tim Davie cited the intense personal and professional demands of managing the role, particularly in "febrile times," as the reason for his departure. Deborah Turness's statement was not disclosed, but her resignation is confirmed. The BBC's chair, Samir Shah, has released a statement, but the details are not yet available. The resignations are expected to have a significant impact on the BBC's leadership and operations. The BBC is facing scrutiny over the Panorama documentary, which has sparked controversy and calls for an investigation. The resignations come as the BBC prepares for its Charter review, a process that will shape the organization's future plans. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.