The BBC will fight a $10bn defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump over its Panorama speech edit, the broadcaster has said.

Axar.az informs, citing Independent, President Trump is claiming the broadcaster "intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively” doctored a speech he made before the US Capitol riots in January 2021 to appear as if he had incited the violence.

In a statement, the corporation said it would not be changing its previous stance on defending the case, but refused to comment further. The BBC previously apologised for the edit, but refused to pay the president compensation.

Mr Trump’s lawyers said on Monday that he had filed a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC in a Florida court for claims of defamation and violating trade practices.