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flag BBC director-general Tim Davie steps down amid lawsuits and scandals.

flag Tim Davie is stepping down as BBC director-general after a tenure marked by significant controversies, including a $10 billion lawsuit from former U.S. President Donald Trump over a Panorama documentary. flag The broadcaster also faced criticism for broadcasting a racial slur at the Bafta Film Awards and the payment of newsreader Huw Edwards after he pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children. flag Additionally, Radio 2 host Scott Mills was dismissed following a police investigation into historical allegations. flag Davie will be succeeded by interim leader Rhodri Talfan Davies starting April 2, with Matt Brittin taking over permanently on May 18.

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