BBC admits error over Ardern headline after sexism backlash

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LONDON, Jan 20 — The BBC conceded today it was wrong for writing about Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation as prime minister of New Zealand with the headline:

The since-deleted headline was posted yesterday on Twitter with a link to an article by BBC World, the UK broadcaster's global newsroom.

"We quickly recognised the original headline wasn't suitable for the story and changed it accordingly. We also deleted the associated tweet," a BBC spokesperson told AFP. While Ardern has not shied away from discussing the strains of office, she has been quick to shoot down sexist lines of questioning.

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