An American judge refuses to dismiss Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the BBC, allowing the proceedings to continue

A U.S. federal judge has allowed Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the BBC to proceed, rejecting the BBC's request to dismiss the case. Trump claims the BBC misrepresented his statements in a video montage related to the January 6 Capitol riot. While Trump celebrated the ruling as a victory, the judge noted that it does not address the merits of the case. The judge acknowledged that the BBC should have known the segment was misleading but deferred the decision on whether Trump can prove damages. Trump is seeking $10 billion in damages, but the judge dismissed part of the lawsuit regarding business practices. The case has already led to resignations within the BBC's leadership.