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Today in Focus
Hosted by Nosheen Iqbal and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus is unmatched in...
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Think like a billionaire: part 2
Glamorous, rich and well-connected, Julie Meyer was a darling of the dotcom boom. But people who worked with the entrepreneur complain about unpaid wa...
Has Burnham’s win in Makerfield sealed Starmer’s fate? - The Latest
Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection has set the stage for a leadership battle with Keir Starmer. The outgoing mayor of Greater...
Think like a billionaire part one
Glamorous, rich and well-connected, Julie Meyer was a darling of the dotcom boom. But people who worked with the entrepreneur complain about unpaid wa...
Trump’s Iran deal: the art of the fail? – The Latest
Donald Trump is claiming his Iran peace plan is a victory for Washington, despite the 14-point agreement revealing significant concessions to Tehran....
Culture wars: the fight to save Ukraine’s art
The Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins, on the citizens risking their lives to salvage Ukraine’s cultural heritage. Help support our i...
Russia warship fires warning shot at British couple – The Latest
Keir Starmer has called the firing of warning shots by a Russian warship at a British yacht sailing across the Channel on Tuesday ‘deeply concerning a...
Will a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media?
Governments around the world want to keep under-16s off YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Australia has introduced a ban and now the UK is doing the same...
The scramble to convince Trump to back Ukraine – The Latest
Donald Trump has urged Russia to ‘make a deal’ with Ukraine as the leaders of G7 countries meet on Tuesday and try to put the conflict back at the top...
How the murder of my sister, Jo Cox, changed Britain
It’s a decade since the MP for Batley and Spen was killed by a far-right extremist. Her sister, Kim Leadbeater, who took over her parliamentary seat,...
Will US-Iran peace deal hold? – The Latest
The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, but competing claims from Donald Trump and Tehran have left the...
In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything
Helen Pidd goes to Makerfield where the Labour candidate and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham faces Reform UK in a crucial byelection. With report...
Should you boycott the World Cup? – The Latest
The football’s only just kicked off, but this World Cup has already seen its fair share of controversy. With a Somali referee barred from entering the...
On the ground in the Belfast riots
The Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman on the anti-immigrant rioting in Northern Ireland and the residents afraid for their lives. Help support our in...
Defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ swipe at Starmer - The Latest
John Healey has resigned as defence secretary over the government’s military spending plans, in another significant blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathi...
Mehdi Hasan on Donald Trump’s big, beautiful birthday
As the US prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary and Trump turns 80, what state is the country in? And its president?. Help support our independe...
The view from Belfast after a night of violent protests - The Latest
Violence erupted in Northern Ireland last night in response to a stabbing attack in Belfast that was captured in a graphic video. Crowds, including ma...
‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control?
Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer on Vladimir Putin’s increasing isolation – and seeming paranoia – as ordinary Russians become more restive over t...
Can Badenoch’s culture war win back Reform supporters? – The Latest
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to reform the Equality Act in what is viewed as an attempt to win back support from Reform voters. The Conservative leader, wh...
The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup
Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans...
Israel and Iran trade strikes: what does this mean for peace deal? – The Latest
Israel and Iran have exchanged direct strikes for the first time since a ceasefire was reached in April, raising fears of a return to a full-scale reg...
The jailing of Germany’s most wanted woman
Dancer, dog owner, bank robber. Germany’s most wanted woman, Daniela Klette, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after decades on the run. Debora...
Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort – The Latest
Thousands have protested in the streets of the Albanian capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law...
How the myth of ‘two-tier policing’ took hold
The far-right conspiracy theory is heard everywhere from pubs to parliament and riots to talk radio. Hugh Muir and Joe Mulhall explain why. Help suppo...
Is the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire over before it began? - The Latest
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities as the US attempts to overcome one of the largest barriers to reaching a br...
Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker: the US commentators banned from the UK
The leftwing American commentator Cenk Uygur talks about the ban on him and his nephew, Hasan Piker, entering the UK this week. With reporting from Ki...
How the murder of Henry Nowak is being exploited by the far right – The Latest
There has been violent disorder on the streets of Southampton sparked by the murder of student Henry Nowak. Politicians and community leaders have cal...
Nicola Sturgeon’s ex and his £400,000 shopping spree
Fast cars, luxury watches – and, of course, that motorhome: the list of what former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought with embezzled funds is d...
What’s missing from ‘embarrassing’ Mandelson files? – The Latest
The second tranche of documents related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador have been released. The documents, running to more than...
The party dragging Nigel Farage further to the right
Daniel Trilling on the far-right party threatening Reform’s chances in the Makerfield byelection. Help support our independent journalism at theguardi...
‘Sit back and relax’: Trump insists Iran deal close despite strikes – The Latest
As Israel threatens to bomb Beirut and the US and Iran trade missile strikes, Donald Trump insists it will ‘all work out well in the end’ and urges hi...
‘A husband expects a yes’: wife schools and the Christian nationalist movement
Alaina Demopoulos reports on the Christian influencers telling women to submit to their husbands. Help support our independent journalism at theguardi...
Could Nato be dragged into war with Russia? – The Latest
Nato has vowed to ‘defend every inch’ of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania. The strike prompted swift condemnat...
Why are our homes and cities all so hot?
In the week when the hottest May days were recorded, environment editor Fiona Harvey examines a new Climate Change Committee report on how the UK can...
‘Lost generation’: why can’t young people get jobs? – The Latest
A landmark report has warned that the UK risks a ‘lost generation’ of young people, as new figures show that more than 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds i...
Human rights lawyer Francesca Albanese on life under US sanctions
The UN’s special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, on the war in Gaza, living under US sanctions and accusations of antisemitism. Help sup...
Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to China, Russia and Israel – The Latest
Peter Mandelson’s links with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel were among the concerns raised by the UK’s vetting agency when it concluded he...
Can dating reality shows ever be safe?
Sirin Kale on the BBC Panorama investigation into Married at First Sight UK. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
US strikes Iran as Trump faces backlash over ‘disastrous’ peace deal plan - The Latest
The US has launched fresh strikes on Iran despite suggestions that a peace deal could be within reach. Donald Trump faces growing criticism from Repub...
Andy Burnham’s (third) bid for the Labour leadership
Josh Halliday on why Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is tipped to be the future Labour leader … if he wins the Makerfield byelection. Help support our i...
Heatwave hell: are soaring temperatures the new normal? – The Latest
The UK is experiencing record-breaking temperatures in an unprecedented May heatwave, while large parts of Europe are also facing blistering condition...