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Is Trump trying to buy votes? – The Latest
· 13:34
Donald Trump has pledged a payment of $5,000 to every adult American citizen if the Republicans win in the November midterms. The outlandish proposal, which would cost over $1tn, immediately raised legal and ethical...
The young and healthy Dutchman who moved into a care home
· 31:50
Nurse Teun Toebes and filmmaker Jonathan de Jong argue for a radical new approach to treating – and giving freedom to – people with dementia, showcased in their film and book, Human Forever.. Help support our...
Why is Trump silent on UK sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlements? – The Latest
· 12:43
The foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is facing a backlash over the government’s sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank after the chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, said the safety of British Jews could...
Inside Reform UK
· 30:11
Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd talks to former Reform insider Tim Montgomerie before heading to the 2026 Reform UK Conference to find out where the party may head next. Help support our independent journalism at...
UK condemns Israeli settler ‘ethnic cleansing’ in West Bank – The Latest
· 13:46
The UK has attacked ‘settler terrorism’ deployed in a campaign of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, whilst announcing sweeping sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine. Foreign Secretary Ed...
Gloria Steinem’s revolutionary life
· 31:57
From going undercover as a Playboy bunny to founding Ms Magazine, Steinem brought feminism into the US mainstream. Carter Sherman explains her legacy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
‘Thuggish’ far-right protesters descend on Dover and Portsmouth – The Latest
· 11:54
Far-right activists gathered in two disruptive demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend, attempting to obstruct asylum seekers arriving on small boats from France. Many wore all black and balaclavas. The...
Why Meta started losing in court
· 26:04
Katy McQue, who has spent years reporting on Meta and the potential harms its platforms pose to children, explains the tactics being used by prosecutors. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: The Chatbots | Spirals | Ep 1
· 39:45
Across the world, hundreds of people have come to believe they have made extraordinary scientific discoveries with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Others say their AI has ‘awakened’, or is leading them...
Reform donations scandal: the final blow for Farage? – The Latest
· 13:23
Reform UK has suspended two senior officials after they were filmed in an undercover operation appearing to attempt to get around electoral laws on foreign donations. The sting, by Channel 4 News and the investigative...
A journey to the frontline of Nepal’s disastrous floods
· 29:51
After last week’s devastating floods, the Guardian’s south Asia correspondent, Hannah Ellis-Petersen , tells Annie Kelly about her journey to some of Nepal’s worst-hit areas, and what she found there. Help support our...
‘Apocalyptic’ El Niño to unleash extreme weather - The Latest
· 11:21
The UN has warned that the El Niño climate phenomenon is ‘supersizing before our eyes’. The event is forecast to be the largest in at least 1,000 years and will almost certainly shatter temperature records. After a...
Is Ulrich Siegmund the most dangerous man in Germany?
· 27:46
Ulrich Siegmund, the charismatic young leader of the AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt, has been labelled Germany’s most dangerous man by Der Spiegel. John Kampfner explains why. Help support our independent journalism at...
Wedding guests reportedly killed by US strikes in Iran – The Latest
· 8:43
Iran has accused the US of a ‘war crime’ after a missile strike killed at least four people, including a young child, and injured 68 at a wedding at a private house in southern Iran. A month-long uneasy truce between...
Tupac’s murder: solved at last?
· 32:50
Thirty years after Tupac Shakur’s death, a man has been found guilty of killing the hip-hop legend. William Shaw on the star’s life, legacy and untimely death. Help support our independent journalism at...
British activist abducted by West Bank settlers - The Latest
· 11:51
A British activist who was forcibly abducted by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank has been deported to the UK. The treatment of 22-year-old Finn Joughin comes after a surge of settler violence against...
War of words: my language lessons in Ukraine
· 32:20
The Guardian’s chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins on why she was inspired to learn Ukrainian and what it taught her about its people. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down?
· 41:33
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
On the ground in decimated Nepal flood zone – The Latest
· 10:51
Rescue efforts are continuing in Nepal and Tibet after flash floods that have killed hundreds and left many more missing. But fears that a lake formed by the landslide could overflow and cause fresh flooding, along with...
Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask
· 36:57
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
‘Tsunami from the sky:’ floods leave trail of devastation in Nepal and Tibet - The Latest
· 10:11
Hundreds of people are missing or have been killed after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. Entire villages have been destroyed, many of which are popular pilgrimage and trekking destinations...
Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and I
· 42:27
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Dolly Parton: why the queen of country was so beloved – The Latest
· 14:33
Tributes have poured in for Dolly Parton, the pioneering country music singer, songwriter and actor, who has died aged 80. Stars including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney have paid tribute to one...
Black Box: episode 3 – Repocalypse now
· 35:14
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
‘Economic D-day’: how desperate is Trump to end Iran war? — The Latest
· 9:51
The White House has threatened sanctions on any country that trades with Iran in another bid to economically isolate the country, as US military efforts falter. Launching what he called Operation Economic Outcast, the...
Black Box: episode 2 – The hunt for ClothOff, the deepfake porn app
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Burnham hands secret missile technology to Ukraine – The Latest
· 9:48
Andy Burnham is making his first foreign visit as prime minister to Ukraine, marking the country’s independence day. Burnham will use the trip to announce that the UK government will declassify information about...
Black Box: episode 1 – The connectionists
· 39:54
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump’s ‘human printer’ aide in the spotlight - The Latest
· 10:11
One of Donald Trump’s closest and most devoted aides, Natalie Harp, has faced intense media scrutiny this week, after a Democratic senator, Jon Ossoff, name-checked her in a speech that went viral. So what do we know...
How to get back into reading books
· 23:12
Our specialist panel on which books may help you put your phone away and get reading again. With Charlotte Northedge, David Shariatmadari and Rebecca Liu. Help support our independent journalism at...
Why are Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK? – The Latest
· 12:11
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to return to live in Britain, six years after leaving for the US: a decision that was subject to intense media scrutiny. The couple and their two children are expected to...
Drill Andy drill? Burnham’s North Sea dilemma
· 28:45
Helena Horton on why the government may decide to allow more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Will Andy Burnham get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas? – The Latest
· 11:43
The prime minister has announced a £442m plan to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas. It solidifies tackling homelessness as a central policy for Andy Burnham’s government, and gives voters a measure by...
The people v the datacentre? The fight for Brick Lane
· 23:18
Annie Kelly heads to Brick Lane to hear from residents campaigning against a massive datacentre on one of London’s most famous streets. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Russia threatens UK over supplying drones to Ukraine — The Latest
· 12:30
Russia has threatened the UK with ‘consequences’ after reports that British drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time. The Ministry of Defence has rebuffed these threats...
A bestselling true crime author, and the crimes he’s accused of
· 30:37
Investigations correspondent Sirin Kale reports on the allegations of violence and sexual assault against author Christopher Berry-Dee. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Can Trump’s peace plan for Gaza be saved? – The Latest
· 9:52
Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to meet Hamas officials and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in an attempt to salvage a ceasefire in Gaza. The talks...
The super-producer who made an album from his hospital bed
· 26:40
James Ellis Ford talks about being diagnosed with leukaemia and how making music helped him through one of the hardest periods of his life. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Prisons are full - who should be released early?
· 30:51
Former prison governor Judith Feline on the reality of our overcrowded prisons and Peter Walker on why it’s causing a headache for Andy Burnham. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The 21 million women and girls the world forgot
· 31:08
Five years after the Taliban retook power, women inside the country explain how they have been silenced, while the Afghan journalist Zahra Joya asks why the world has looked away. Help support our independent journalism...
Could Clacton bin off Nigel Farage?
· 30:16
Farage has taken a high risk gamble by resigning and forcing a byelection in his constituency. Nosheen Iqbal heads to Clacton to find out how voters feel. Help support our independent journalism at...
Why did Saudi Arabia just spend billions on a video games company?
· 27:51
Last week Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and a group of investors spent $55bn (£41bn) on Electronic Arts, the video games company behind the Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield. Keith Stuart and George Osborn tell Annie Kelly...
The gen Z investors
· 21:51
Are gen Z the most financially savvy generation of them all? With senior economics correspondent Richard Partington and influencer James Beckett. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Could Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’ be banned across the UK? – The Latest
· 9:37
With more than 7m pairs reportedly sold in 2025, Meta’s Ray-Ban smartglasses are fast becoming the world’s most popular new gadget. But while supporters say they are transforming photography and accessibility, others...
Plagiarism and a pig’s head: the rise and fall of Jason Arday
· 37:44
Jason Arday’s appointment as Cambridge’s youngest black professor made global headlines. Then questions about his meteoric rise began to snowball. Lanre Bakare reports.. Help support our independent journalism at...
Why has Kemi Badenoch given a former neo-Nazi an advisory role? – The Latest
· 9:48
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi activist, has been offered a role as an adviser to the Conservative party by Kemi Badenoch after he withdrew as a Tory candidate for next year’s local elections. The role will...
‘The guards just opened the door’: what happened in Ceuta?
· 26:11
How did more than 70,000 migrants manage to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta all at once … and what will be the fallout? With reporting from Javier Jennings Mozo and Jennifer Rankin . Help support our independent...
Russia exploits Ukraine’s air defence shortage in deadly attack on Kyiv - The Latest
· 9:47
At least 17 people were killed and more than 40 injured in another round of deadly Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded for more air defence weapons, saying ballistic missile...
The mystery of the missing president
· 22:50
Cameroon’s 93-year-old president has not been seen for many weeks. The Guardian’s Eromo Egbejule and Giovanni Wanneh tell Annie Kelly how the country is managing without its leader, and why Cameroonians still have hope...
Is Gianni Infantino’s time up as Fifa president? - The Latest
· 12:27
Gianni Infantino’s reign as Fifa president is in severe peril after the collapse of his plans to sell off parts of the World Cup to private investment. Many Concacaf countries are considering following Europe’s lead by...
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