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BBC was accused of bias over Trump, Gaza and trans issues
White House had accused the BBC of being a "propaganda machine"
BBC board stunned by Davie's resignation - source
The BBC's boss and its head of news have quit following criticism over bias at the British broadcaster, including in the way it edited a speech by US President Donald Trump.
The BBC had been under mounting pressure after an internal report by a former standards adviser was leaked to the Daily Telegraph newspaper which cited failings in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, trans issues and a speech made by Trump.
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