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BBC News is the news and current affairs division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), a British public service broadcaster funded primarily by the UK television licence fee. It is the BBC's news division, providing global journalism through television, radio, online platforms, and mobile apps, serving audiences in the United Kingdom and worldwide. As the world's largest broadcast news organization, BBC News employs over 5,500 journalists and operates more than 50 foreign news bureaus with over 250 correspondents stationed globally. It generates approximately 120 hours of radio and television content daily, alongside extensive online news coverage accessible via BBC.com and the BBC News app. The service provides trusted, impartial journalism with a focus on factual reporting, live updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis, video reports, audio content, and coverage of topics including world affairs, US and UK news, European politics, protests, entertainment, climate, business, science, technology, and health. Since September 2022, Deborah Turness has served as the CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs. BBC News maintains a commitment to public service broadcasting principles, emphasizing accuracy, balance, and accessibility, while navigating challenges such as digital transformation and competition from other global media outlets. Its reporting includes coverage of major legal and royal affairs, such as Virginia Giuffre's allegations against Prince Andrew.