What's happened
Maryam Moshiri apologises for accidentally giving the middle finger during live broadcast
Why it matters
The incident has gained attention due to the unexpected nature of the gesture during a serious news broadcast
What the papers say
The Guardian says Moshiri described the incident as a 'private joke' not intended for public view, while The Independent highlights her recent appointment to lead The Daily Global on the BBC News channel. The Times and NY Post provide similar coverage of the incident.
How we got here
Maryam Moshiri, a BBC news presenter, was caught giving the middle finger during a live broadcast, which she later explained as a 'silly joke' meant for her team but not intended for public view.
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The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Headquartered at Broadcasting House in Westminster, London, it is the world's oldest national broadcaster, and the largest broadcaster in the world by number of employees.
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Maryam Moshiri is a television broadcaster who currently works for the BBC.