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Today in Focus
Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism.
299 avsnitt • Längd: 25 min • Dagligen
Om podden
Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. The podcast is a topical, deep dive, explainer on a topic or story in the news, covering: politics, climate change, current affairs, investigations, leaks, scandals involving the royals and interviews. It might cover topics such as: politics and current affairs in the United States of America – Donald Trump, the US presidential election 2024, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, the White House, the GOP, the Republicans and the Republican Party, the Democrats and the Democratic Party; current affairs including Ukraine, Israel, Palestine, Gaza, Russia, Bangladesh, HS2, the police, AI, information technology and the royal family – including King Charles III and Prince Harry; UK politics including UK election 24, Parliament, Labour, the Conservative Party, the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer; GB, Scotland, England and Ireland news, arts and culture, the environment, green issues, the climate emergency and global warming. Today in Focus features journalists such as: Aditya Chakrabortty, Alexis Petridis, Andrew Roth, Emma Graham-Harrison, George Monbiot, John Crace, John Harris, Jonathan Freedland, Kiran Stacey, Larry Elliott, Luke Harding, Marina Hyde, Nesrine Malik, Owen Jones, Peter Walker, P***a Crerar, Polly Toynbee, Shaun Walker, Simon Hattenstone and Zoe Williams.
The podcast Today in Focus is created by The Guardian. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
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Should we believe Putin’s war talk?
18 september 2024 |
23 min
How discussions over long-range missiles led to war threats from Vladimir Putin. Dan Sabbagh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The devastating secrets of Huw Edwards
17 september 2024 |
30 min
The newsreader has been sentenced for accessing indecent images of children. How did the BBC handle the scandal? Dan Boffey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revenge of the childless cat ladies
16 september 2024 |
29 min
How Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate JD Vance calling Democrats ‘childless cat ladies’ backfired. Elle Hunt reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Creating The Spark: the kids behind 2024’s surprise summer hit
13 september 2024 |
29 min
Rory Carroll and Helen Pidd meet the Kabin Crew and the Lisdoonvarna Crew – creators of a song that has notched up over a billion plays on TikTok – as they perform at the Electric Picnic music festival. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why Brazil is taking on Elon Musk
12 september 2024 |
26 min
What does the feud between Elon Musk and Brazil’s supreme court mean for X and Starlink users in the country? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Will Labour’s cold winter of cuts be worth it?
11 september 2024 |
24 min
Keir Starmer says cutting the universal winter fuel allowance for pensioners is a ‘tough decision’ Labour has to take. But many of his MPs were not happy, as Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Mehdi Hasan on how to beat Donald Trump in a debate
10 september 2024 |
35 min
Guardian columnist Mehdi Hasan talks through the debate strategy needed to face an opponent like Donald Trump. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The man who fell to Earth
9 september 2024 |
22 min
Twenty-three years after Mohammed Ayaz fell from a plane wheel bay as it descended to Heathrow airport, his brother visits the car park where his body was found. Esther Addley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Grenfell: the lies and greed exposed
6 september 2024 |
39 min
After seven long years, the inquiry into a fire in a London tower block that left 72 people dead has concluded. But is justice for the victims – and survivors – any closer?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Israeli negotiator who talks to Hamas
5 september 2024 |
34 min
Gershon Baskin on his experience as a hostage negotiator in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why Oasis tickets are ‘definitely maybe’ too expensive
4 september 2024 |
27 min
After queuing online for hours to buy gig tickets, some fans saw the prices surge. What happened? Rob Davies reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The millennials living with their parents
3 september 2024 |
24 min
Elle Hunt reports on the millennials living with their parents, and explains why such living arrangements are on the rise. A family in London describes what it’s like to live together again. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Meet the new MPs: the surgeon, the lawyer and the 24-year-old student
2 september 2024 |
27 min
The new parliament contains an astonishing 335 new MPs. Helen Pidd meets three of them as they get to grips with their jobs and leave their old lives behind. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down?
31 augusti 2024 |
42 min
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask
30 augusti 2024 |
36 min
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and I
29 augusti 2024 |
42 min
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: episode 3 – Repocalypse now
28 augusti 2024 |
35 min
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: episode 2 – The hunt for ClothOff, the deepfake porn app
27 augusti 2024 |
46 min
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: episode 1 – The connectionists
26 augusti 2024 |
40 min
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: episode 0 – The collision
26 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The sex lives of strangers: creating ‘This is how we do it’
23 augusti 2024 |
29 min
A look at some of the brave couples who shared the joys and challenges of their sex lives in the column. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Venezuela and the president who won’t concede defeat
22 augusti 2024 |
32 min
Tom Phillips reports on the opposition protests and brutal government crackdown since Venezuela’s disputed presidential election in July. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The UK’s refusal to ban arms exports to Israel
21 augusti 2024 |
23 min
According to government statistics, the UK has issued more than 100 arms export licences to Israel since the 7 October attack. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Racism in the army: the soldier who took the UK military to court
20 augusti 2024 |
29 min
Former soldier Kerry-Ann Knight describes the sexism and racism she faced in the British military, and how she went from being the face of an army recruitment drive to a painful employment tribunal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The making of Kamala Harris
19 augusti 2024 |
40 min
What does the life of the woman who could be the next president of the US tell us about what kind of a leader she may be? Janell Ross reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The astronauts ‘stuck’ in space
16 augusti 2024 |
26 min
Why are Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore staying onboard the International Space Station much longer than planned? Richard Luscombe reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How Bangladesh’s longest-serving leader was toppled by student protests
15 augusti 2024 |
30 min
Sheikh Hasina was a historic figure in her country. But now she has fled after protests turned violent. How did it all go wrong? David Bergman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Tommy Robinson and the evolution of Britain’s far right
14 augusti 2024 |
30 min
Ben Quinn reports on how Tommy Robinson became a key figure in British far right politics. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is Ukraine’s incursion into Russia a gamble that could pay off?
13 augusti 2024 |
21 min
It is the first time Russia has been invaded by a foreign army since the second world war. Dan Sabbagh reports on the surprise attack. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The two-child welfare limit: why won’t Labour scrap the cap?
12 augusti 2024 |
27 min
Tom Clark and Janet Arinaitwe on the politics behind the two-child welfare cap and the impact it has on some of Britain’s poorest families. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
“Welcome to hell”: inside Israel’s prisons
9 augusti 2024 |
38 min
Palestinian prisoners have spoken of sexual assault and starvation in Israeli jails. Bethan McKernan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is AI a bubble?
8 augusti 2024 |
23 min
Alex Hern reports on recent problems artificial intelligence companies have faced and asks whether the billions invested are paying off. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The imam who reached out to rioters
7 augusti 2024 |
24 min
Adam Kelwick is an imam at England’s oldest mosque. He explains why, as far-right mobs launched attacks across the country, he invited the people targeting his mosque to come inside. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Inside the prisoner exchange that set an American journalist free
6 augusti 2024 |
30 min
Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer talks about the imprisonment and eventual release of his friend, the journalist Evan Gershkovich. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
A death at work in the age of extreme heat
5 augusti 2024 |
29 min
Samira Shackle and Jeff Goodell explain the dangers resulting from extreme heat, and what society can do to mitigate them. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How two assassinations left the Middle East on the edge
2 augusti 2024 |
27 min
Following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas, in the Iranian capital, Tehran, are we on the edge of a regional war? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How Southport’s horror and grief was hijacked by the far right
1 augusti 2024 |
32 min
After the killing of three little girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, the town was in mourning. But after rumours and disinformation flooded social media a riot broke out. Josh Halliday reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Rachel Reeves and the £22bn black hole
31 juli 2024 |
26 min
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has claimed that a £22bn shortfall in the public finances was “covered up” by the Conservative government. Larry Elliott reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The sisters Saudi Arabia tried to silence
30 juli 2024 |
36 min
Three siblings dared to challenge the kingdom’s restrictive rules for women – and it changed their lives for ever. Tom Levitt reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why Spain wants tourists to go home
29 juli 2024 |
27 min
For decades, Spain has been the destination of choice for Brits desperate for sun, sea and sand. But now there is a growing backlash against tourism. What went wrong? Sam Jones reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The mother who forgave her daughters’ killer – but not the police
26 juli 2024 |
38 min
Mina Smallman’s world fell apart after the murder of her two daughters. Then came a shocking revelation about the police’s behaviour. She explains how she found the strength to fight back. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Team GB’s plan for Paris? Air con, ice vests and baristas
25 juli 2024 |
31 min
The Olympic Games are starting on Friday – but what does it take to get Team GB ready, and what should spectators be watching out for? With Sean Ingle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
In southern Lebanon on the brink of war
24 juli 2024 |
36 min
Michael Safi travels to southern Lebanon where Hezbollah is trading strikes with Israeli forces and one misstep could result in all-out conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Mehdi Hasan on Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump
23 juli 2024 |
32 min
Endorsements for Harris to be the new Democratic presidential nominee have come thick and fast. But without Joe Biden can the Democrats win the US election? s. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
President Biden steps aside
21 juli 2024 |
28 min
President Joe Biden upended the 2024 US election race by withdrawing as his party’s canidate to face Donald Trump and instead threw his support behind his vice president Kamala Harris. Jonathan Freedland spoke to Nikki McCann Ramirez for a special episode of Politics Weekly America. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The ‘brat’ summer takeover
19 juli 2024 |
31 min
The Guardian music editor Ben Beaumont-Thomas, books editor Lucy Knight and film and TV critic Leila Latif look at what’s dominating culture this summer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Dodging the draft: one Ukrainian man’s story
18 juli 2024 |
29 min
As the war grinds on and the death toll mounts, fewer Ukrainians are volunteering to fight. And some are going to desperate lengths to avoid it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The king’s speech: how radical will Labour be?
17 juli 2024 |
20 min
The new Labour government gets its first chance to set a legislative agenda with the king’s speech at the state opening of parliament. Jessica Elgot examines how radical it will be. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Has the attempt to kill Trump handed him the election?
16 juli 2024 |
28 min
As Republicans meet at their national convention this week, has the shooting of the former president altered the course of US politics? David Smith reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Inside the biggest art fraud in US history
15 juli 2024 |
35 min
Orlando Whitfield, the author of All That Glitters, on his years of friendship with the art fraudster Inigo Philbrick. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump – Politics Weekly America
14 juli 2024 |
23 min
On Saturday night in London, word came through that Donald Trump had been injured during one of his rallies in Pennsylvania. A shooter, who killed another person and seriously injured others, was killed by Secret Service agents. As the US comes to grips with what just happened, Jonathan Freedland presents as special edition of Politics Weekly America. He hears from former Bill Clinton advisor, Sidney Blumenthal on what this tragedy means for Donald Trump with less than five months until the election. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Euro 2024: is it coming home?
12 juli 2024 |
26 min
How did Gareth Southgate get the England team to the Euro 2024 final? Barney Ronay reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Conservative party: rows, resignations … and a tilt right?
11 juli 2024 |
33 min
After a brutal defeat, the starting gun has been fired on the Tory leadership battle – but which faction will triumph? Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Joe Biden and the Democrats’ dilemma
10 juli 2024 |
28 min
Since Biden’s poor performance in first TV debate against Donald Trump, his place on the ballot has been under threat. Joan E Greve reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
France’s leftwing alliance beat the far right, but what now?
9 juli 2024 |
26 min
A leftwing alliance snatched victory from the far right in the final round of the French parliamentary elections. But will France now fall into political deadlock? Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Keir Starmer’s first weekend in power
8 juli 2024 |
28 min
Keir Starmer vowed to put the country before his party as he appointed his cabinet and toured the four countries of the UK. Jonathan Freedland reports on what we have learned from the new prime minister’s first days in office. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Politics Weekly UK – Labour wins a landslide: Is this a new dawn?
5 juli 2024 |
35 min
Labour has won a landslide victory with Keir Starmer saying “change begins now”. Is this a new era for the country? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Labour’s landslide victory
5 juli 2024 |
31 min
Labour have won a resounding victory making Keir Starmer prime minister with a thumping majority. Helen Pidd tells the story of the night with the help of Guardian reporters from around the country. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: a guide to the night
4 juli 2024 |
9 min
When to set your alarm for the potential Portillo-moments and how to make it through to dawn. With Archie Bland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Will France fall to the far right?
4 juli 2024 |
38 min
Marine Le Pen’s party won a significant victory in the first round of the French parliamentary elections. Can they be stopped? Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: is it over?
3 juli 2024 |
10 min
Conservatives appear to be close to conceding defeat the day before the election. And Archie Bland hands out his campaign awards. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Marina Hyde and John Crace on the 2024 election campaign
3 juli 2024 |
27 min
Guardian columnist Marina Hyde and parliamentary sketch writer John Crace reflect on the highs and lows of the general election campaign. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: desperate times
2 juli 2024 |
10 min
As the campaign enters its final hours, party leaders are trying to reach as many constituencies as they can and throwing out last desperate attack lines. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The enigma of Keir Starmer
2 juli 2024 |
47 min
By the end of the week, Keir Starmer could be the UK’s next prime minister. Why do voters feel they don’t know him?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Is the race to replace Sunak already under way?
1 juli 2024 |
10 min
The general election may be three days away, but for some Tory candidates it is merely the staging post for the competition they are really focused on: their party leadership contest. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The 14 years that broke Britain, part 2
1 juli 2024 |
45 min
In part two of our miniseries on how 14 years of Tory rule have impacted the UK, Jonathan Freedland explores how chaos from Brexit to Partygate destroyed trust in politics Listen to part 1: austerity. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Reform UK activist’s racist ‘pub talk’
28 juni 2024 |
11 min
Nigel Farage has vowed to banish those accused of extremist comments from campaigning for his Reform party after an undercover report from Clacton by Channel 4 News. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The 14 years that broke Britain, part 1
28 juni 2024 |
40 min
If the polls are correct, an era is about to come to an end. What have 14 years of Conservative government done to the country? Jonathan Freedland reports Listen to part 2 here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: will undecided voters be decisive?
27 juni 2024 |
10 min
Apathy and antipathy towards all parties is a growing trend in UK elections. But with a week to go, undecided voters could prove critical to the result. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Returning to Leigh: can Labour rebuild the red wall?
27 juni 2024 |
37 min
The Greater Manchester town was a Labour stronghold before 2019. Will it be once again? Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Pippa Crerar on breaking the betting scandal
26 juni 2024 |
12 min
When she broke the first story over a week ago, the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, could hardly have known how deep the betting scandal would go. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
A win for Julian Assange and a loss for press freedom?
26 juni 2024 |
24 min
After years in ferocious pursuit, the US has finally agreed to a plea deal with the WikiLeaks founder. But there are fears it may set a dangerous precedent. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Where are voters getting their news?
25 juni 2024 |
10 min
The election has just over a week to go and traditionally it is around now that voters start to really engage with the campaign. But this year feels different, says Jim Waterson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
McSweeney and Gray: the powers behind Keir Starmer
25 juni 2024 |
29 min
After Labour’s 2019 election defeat, Keir Starmer vowed to transform the party. Who are the advisers who have helped him shape it? Jessica Elgot reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Farage doubles down
24 juni 2024 |
10 min
Rishi Sunak has heavily criticised comments from Nigel Farage that the west provoked Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
New towns and old ideas: Labour’s housing plan
24 juni 2024 |
34 min
What are Labour’s proposals for fixing the housing crisis? Robert Booth reports from Hitchin, North Hertfordshire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: hope (within reason)
21 juni 2024 |
10 min
Labour has begun to hint that its ambitions in government will go beyond what it has promised in its manifesto, and sources have told the Guardian of plans to look at redrawing wealth taxes. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Has Clacton fallen for Nigel Farage?
21 juni 2024 |
34 min
He claims he could be prime minister in 2029 but first he has to become an MP. Will it be eighth time lucky for Reform’s leader? Esther Addley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: All bets are off
20 juni 2024 |
10 min
The Conservatives have been hit with further irregular gambling allegations and the party’s campaigns director has taken a leave of absence. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Lib Dems’ surprising strategy to breach the blue wall
20 juni 2024 |
26 min
The Liberal Democrats began their campaign with eye-catching stunts, but it’s tactical voting that may help them breach the blue wall. Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: inflation on target and the SNP manifesto
19 juni 2024 |
9 min
The SNP launched its manifesto today amid polling that shows the once dominant Scottish party facing steep losses. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Germans are divided. Can Euro 2024 unite them?
19 juni 2024 |
22 min
Thanks to a troubled economy and gains by the far right in the European elections, Germany’s sense of identity is in the balance. Could footballing success bring the country back together? Philip Oltermann reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Labour heading for a landslide
18 juni 2024 |
10 min
A new poll for Ipsos shows Labour heading for an unprecedented majority and spells disaster for Rishi Sunak. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The British judges ruling on the law in authoritarian Hong Kong
18 juni 2024 |
24 min
Since 1997 Hong Kong’s highest court has included British judges. But with China changing the laws in the city, they are being urged to resign. Amy Hawkins reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Farage’s five-year plan
17 juni 2024 |
10 min
Nigel Farage has launched Reform UK’s ‘contract’ with voters, which he insists is not a manifesto. Archie Bland reports on its content and whether it adds up. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The economy and Labour’s post-election dilemma
17 juni 2024 |
22 min
Heather Stewart explains how the party’s central economic message could help it win power but then constrain it in office. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Starmer and the Corbyn question
14 juni 2024 |
10 min
Reform have surged ahead of the Tories in the latest YouGov poll and as Keir Starmer prepares for a BBC grilling, will he have a better answer to questions about his past support for Jeremy Corbyn? Zoe Williams reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The phone-free, 12-hour school-day experiment
14 juni 2024 |
35 min
A school in west London is trying to give children their childhood back – by extending its hours from 7am to 7pm. Will it work? Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Labour’s plan
13 juni 2024 |
9 min
Labour published its manifesto today with no surprise announcements. But is it the whole story of the party’s plan for government? Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Labour takes on the SNP in Scotland
13 juni 2024 |
32 min
In the 2019 general election, Labour won just one of Scotland’s 59 parliamentary seats. Can it turn around its Scottish fortunes? Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: damage limitation
12 juni 2024 |
10 min
Have the Conservatives switched their election strategy to simply limiting losses? Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election 2024’s battleground: your family WhatsApp group
12 juni 2024 |
30 min
How are Labour and the Conservatives approaching their online campaign strategies? Jim Waterson reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: the Tory manifesto
11 juni 2024 |
10 min
As Rishi Sunak searches for a gamechanging campaign moment, Heather Stewart combs through the Conservative party’s election manifesto. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How a far-right push in Europe triggered a shock election in France
11 juni 2024 |
22 min
The far right has made significant gains in the European parliament elections. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has responded with a high-stakes gamble. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Farage rules out pact with Tories
10 juni 2024 |
10 min
The Conservative party needs to ‘embrace’ Nigel Farage, according to Suella Braverman. But Farage says a pact between his party and the Tories ‘ain’t gonna happen’. Zoe Williams reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Magic Dave: David Copperfield’s alleged victims speak out – part 2
10 juni 2024 |
33 min
Sixteen women have accused the magician of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour spanning decades. Copperfield’s lawyers say the allegations are ‘not only completely false but also entirely implausible’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Magic Dave: David Copperfield’s alleged victims speak out – part 1
10 juni 2024 |
45 min
Sixteen women have accused the magician of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour spanning decades. Copperfield’s lawyers say the allegations are ‘not only completely false but also entirely implausible’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Sunak’s D-day disaster
7 juni 2024 |
10 min
The Guardian’s political sketch writer John Crace discusses Sunak’s extraordinary decision to fly home early from Normandy on Thursday and skip the international D-day commemorations. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Israeli protesters trying to stop food aid getting to Gaza
7 juni 2024 |
33 min
International aid organisations are warning Gaza is on the brink of famine. But since the start of the year groups of protesters have been trying to prevent food and supplies from getting in. Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: New Frank Hester allegations
6 juni 2024 |
10 min
Former employees of Tory donor Frank Hester have made a series of fresh allegations that Hester repeatedly made comments about race or religion in the workplace, including in recent years. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
From child refugee to Guardian reporter: one journalist’s extraordinary story – podcast
6 juni 2024 |
34 min
How does it feel to report on the refugee crisis when it’s also the story of your own family? Aamna Mohdin explains. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Sunak’s £2,000 ‘lie’
5 juni 2024 |
9 min
Rishi Sunak’s assertion that people would pay £2,000 more in tax under Labour was called a lie by the shadow chancellor today. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Donald Trump is now a convicted criminal. Do voters care?
5 juni 2024 |
26 min
The hush-money trial ended with a historic verdict against a former president. Can Joe Biden capitalise on it? David Smith and Alice Herman report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Sunak and Starmer debate preview
4 juni 2024 |
9 min
Rishi Sunak will go head-to-head with Keir Starmer tonight in their first televised leaders’ debate of the campaign. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Has there been a purge of the left wing of the Labour party?
4 juni 2024 |
28 min
Keir Starmer once promised to lead a ‘broad church’ Labour party. After a week in which Diane Abbott and Faiza Shaheen have complained about their treatment, does that still hold true? Aletha Adu and Aditya Chakrabortty report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Election Extra: Nigel Farage is back
3 juni 2024 |
9 min
Nigel Farage has announced he will stand as a candidate in the 2024 election. Archie Bland explains why it’s terrible news for the Tories Sign up for Election Edition with Archie Bland – our UK general election 2024 newsletter. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How to live to 100
3 juni 2024 |
24 min
We know more about extending our lifespans than ever before. Afterdecades spent drinking, eating and laughing at people with exercise regimes, what will it take for Phil Daoust to join the ranks of centenarians?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Trump is guilty on all counts. So what happens next?
31 maj 2024 |
21 min
Revisited: Guardian journalist Jonathan Freedland speaks to Sam Levine about how Donald Trump became the first US president, sitting or former, to become a convicted criminal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Exposing Israel’s secret ‘war’ on the ICC
31 maj 2024 |
36 min
Harry Davies and Yuval Abraham report on how Israeli intelligence agencies tried to derail an ICC war crimes investigation. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How an Indian state became a testing ground for Hindu nationalism
30 maj 2024 |
30 min
Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports from Uttarakhand, which offers a glimpse into what the future might look like if the BJP retains its power in national elections. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why is Sunak’s election campaign so chaotic?
29 maj 2024 |
24 min
Big beasts have stepped down, a sitting MP has endorsed a Reform UK candidate and the prime minister has already had to have a campaign reset. Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
A journey on weight-loss drug Ozempic
28 maj 2024 |
28 min
The company behind the weight-loss drug has made millions, but without health insurance it is unaffordable for many. George Chidi reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Damien Hirst and the dates that don’t add up
27 maj 2024 |
29 min
Guardian investigations correspondent Maeve McClenaghan discusses her investigation into some of the work of the artist Damien Hirst that has been dated to the 1990s, years before it was actually made. Art critic Jonathan Jones discusses the impact Hirst’s work has had on him. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What should kids be taught about sex and relationships?
24 maj 2024 |
27 min
The sex and relationships educator Jo Morgan discusses what she believes a sex education curriculum should look like. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Rishi Sunak’s big election gamble
22 maj 2024 |
26 min
The prime minister has ended months of speculation by calling an election for 4 July. But why so soon? Jonathan Freedland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Inside Kharkiv as Russia advances
22 maj 2024 |
24 min
Shaun Walker reports on Russia’s recent offensive in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Could Netanyahu really be arrested for war crimes?
21 maj 2024 |
23 min
International criminal court prosecutors have requested arrest warrants for the leaders of Israel and Gaza. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The rightwing Christian group and the battle over end-of-life care
20 maj 2024 |
33 min
The Christian Legal Centre is behind a number of end-of-life court cases that could be ‘prolonging suffering’, according to doctors. Josh Halliday reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The children of the contaminated blood scandal
17 maj 2024 |
37 min
It is the NHS’s worst treatment disaster – with 30,000 patients infected. Two survivors, Ade Goodyear and Andy Evans, explain why it took so long for it to be brought to light. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What keeps the world’s top climate scientists up at night?
16 maj 2024 |
31 min
Hundreds of climate experts expect global temperatures to rise to at least 2.5C (4.5F) above preindustrial levels by 2100. Damian Carrington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The 'foreign agents' law that has set off mass protests in Georgia
15 maj 2024 |
20 min
The bill requires any civil society organisation that receives more than 20% of its funds from abroad to register as being under foreign influence. Daniel Boffey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The growing tensions over immigration in Ireland
14 maj 2024 |
27 min
Rory Carroll, the Guardian’s Ireland correspondent, looks at what is fuelling anti-immigrant anger in the Republic of Ireland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Put it down! Should children be allowed smartphones?
13 maj 2024 |
29 min
Almost all children have them by the time they are 11 years old – and some get them at four. But are they ruining childhoods? Blake Montgomery reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Rishi Sunak staggers on – but for how long?
10 maj 2024 |
24 min
The prime minister is another MP down after Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor to join Labour. With the Conservatives trailing by 30 points after heavy local election losses, what options does Rishi Sunak now have? Guardian political correspondent Kiran Stacey tells Helen Pidd what these losses mean for the PM, and looks at what calculation Keir Starmer made in taking in a rightwing Tory. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Escaping Rafah: on the ground in Gaza’s last refuge
9 maj 2024 |
24 min
We hear from two Palestinians living in tents in the city of Rafah. As the threat of an Israeli invasion hangs over them, they decide whether to stay or leave. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The London Bridge ‘hero’ who could go to prison for 99 years
8 maj 2024 |
29 min
In 2019, ex-offender Marc Conway helped hold down a knifeman who killed two people in a terror attack. But by doing so he risked being recalled to prison. Simon Hattenstone reports Marc Conway risked his life to stop the London Bridge terror attack. Why did he fear being sent to prison for it?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Non-doms are threatening to leave. Should they be convinced to stay?
7 maj 2024 |
21 min
Multi-millionaire Bassim Haidar says ending the non-dom tax status is a mistake. He plans to leave the UK and says other non-doms will do the same. Should the government change their mind?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How do we protect teenagers from sextortion scams?
6 maj 2024 |
29 min
Murray Dowey, a 16-year-old from Dunblane, was targeted by a sextortion scammer in the hours before he took his own life. Now his parents are raising awareness of this increasingly prevalent crime. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Politics Weekly Westminster: local elections special
5 maj 2024 |
30 min
In the first of our Politics Weekly Westminster episodes, the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey go over the big wins and losses from the local and mayoral elections. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Are we on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza?
3 maj 2024 |
30 min
With the threat of famine and the invasion of Rafah looming over Gaza, the leaders of Israel and Hamas are discussing a ceasefire deal. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Has Elon Musk driven Tesla off track?
2 maj 2024 |
24 min
The electric carmaker’s Cybertruck was recalled last month after safety concerns emerged over the accelerator pedal. Kari Paul reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is Labour about to win a local election landslide?
1 maj 2024 |
28 min
Councillors, mayors and police commissioners across England and Wales are facing voters this week. What’s at stake?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf resigns
30 april 2024 |
27 min
On Monday, Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation. What does this mean for the Scottish National party? Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Have open marriages gone mainstream?
29 april 2024 |
26 min
From therapy sessions to bookshelves, interest in non-monogamous relationships seem to be soaring. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The US college protests and the crackdown on campuses
26 april 2024 |
29 min
Police have arrested dozens of students across US universities this week after a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests on campuses. Erum Salam and Margaret Sullivan report from New York. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What Ukraine needs to change the course of the war
25 april 2024 |
27 min
Ukraine has been granted a multibillion-dollar lifeline in military aid. But it will need more than that to prevail in the conflict with Russia. Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Shaun Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Could a row over a council house bring down Angela Rayner?
24 april 2024 |
28 min
Keir Starmer’s deputy is facing questions over the sale of her former home. But do voters care? Gaby Hinsliff reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Sudan’s forgotten war
23 april 2024 |
28 min
While conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine have captured global attention, the civil war in Sudan has been largely ignored. That can’t be allowed to continue, says the Guardian’s Nesrine Malik. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Where does the Cass report leave trans teenagers?
22 april 2024 |
37 min
Dr Hilary Cass’s review of NHS gender identity services has been published. Amelia Gentleman reports on what it means for children at the centre of it all. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The chilling policy to cut Greenland’s high birth rate
19 april 2024 |
31 min
In the 1960s the birthrate in Greenland was one of the highest in the world. Then it plunged. Decades later, women have finally begun speaking out about what happened. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Can Rishi Sunak create a smoke-free generation?
18 april 2024 |
24 min
MPs voted this week to ban anyone aged 15 or younger in 2024 from ever buying cigarettes. If the legislation passes and is enacted, it would be a world first. Ben Quinn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Liz Truss and her plan to ‘save the west’
17 april 2024 |
27 min
Liz Truss is back – kind of. The former PM of just 49 days has published a book, Ten Years to Save the West. The Guardian’s political correspondent Eleni Courea and breaking news correspondent Martin Pengelly discuss her seeming lack of regret. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is the Middle East on the brink?
16 april 2024 |
25 min
After Iran launched an attack on Israel, is the region heading for all-out war? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How Swiss women won a landmark climate case for Europe
15 april 2024 |
26 min
Last week a group of older women successfully challenged the Swiss government’s climate policies at the European court of human rights. Isabella Kaminski reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Carers scandal: why are so many being prosecuted by the UK government?
12 april 2024 |
28 min
George Henderson was convicted of fraud and had to repay £19,500 in carer’s allowance years after ticking the wrong box on the form. He is not alone. The Guardian’s social policy editor, Patrick Butler, looks at why thousands are facing prosecution over innocent mistakes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and the start of the hush money trial
11 april 2024 |
27 min
Hugo Lowell talks through the law and the politics of a case starting this Monday against Donald Trump – the first ever criminal trial of a former or sitting US president. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Profits over pipes: who should own our water?
10 april 2024 |
26 min
Thames Water owes hundreds of millions of pounds in debt, and the UK government is concerned about its potential collapse. Helena Horton reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The devil walking on Earth part 2
9 april 2024 |
23 min
Annie Kelly reports on the story of Sosa Henkoma, who was exploited by drug gangs as a child and now mentors young people at risk of gang violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The devil walking on Earth: part 1
8 april 2024 |
30 min
Annie Kelly reports on the story of Sosa Henkoma, who was exploited by drug gangs as a child and now mentors young people at risk of gang violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Should the UK stop arming Israel?
5 april 2024 |
29 min
The killing of six international aid workers and their Palestinian driver this week has brought new scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in its war in Gaza. Peter Beaumont and Patrick Wintour examine the growing backlash. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Scotland’s new hate crime law
4 april 2024 |
28 min
The Scottish government has introduced a hate crime law that broadens protections for marginalised groups but critics say it limits freedom of speech. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Israel divided: Netanyahu’s coalition crisis
3 april 2024 |
25 min
A cabinet split over military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews and large street protests demanding the release of hostages are threatening the prime minister’s grip on power. Bethan McKernan reports from Jerusalem. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What is Reddit really worth?
2 april 2024 |
29 min
The popular social media site has never made a profit and relies on an army of unpaid moderators to keep order. So what difference will a stock market listing make? Alex Hern reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The birdwatcher fighting racism in public spaces – podcast
1 april 2024 |
28 min
A Central Park birdwatching incident went viral after Christian Cooper filmed a white woman threatening him. Now he is using his platform to share his passion for nature. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Who screwed millennials: a generation left behind – Full Story podcast
31 mars 2024 |
22 min
Guardian Australia’s Full Story co-host Jane Lee and reporter Matilda Boseley investigate the mystery of who screwed young people out of affordable housing, education and secure work. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Ten years of equal marriage – what has it changed?
29 mars 2024 |
35 min
It’s a decade since the first same-sex marriages were performed in England and Wales. What have they meant for LGBTQ+ people?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How gangs took control of Haiti
28 mars 2024 |
31 min
Haiti has erupted into violence after gangs laid waste to the capital and forced the prime minister to resign. But Haitians are wary from bitter experience of outside forces intervening to find a solution to the crisis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The assisted dying debate: Paola’s story – podcast
27 mars 2024 |
31 min
Paola Marra ended her life last week in Switzerland after being told by doctors she could not be guaranteed a pain-free death from bowel cancer in the coming months. Robert Booth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Terrorism and the battle for the truth in Moscow
26 mars 2024 |
25 min
Footage of four gunmen appears to support Islamic State’s claim that it masterminded the worst terrorist attack in Russia in two decades. But the Kremlin has put Ukraine in the frame. Andrew Roth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The rise and fall of Vice Media
25 mars 2024 |
27 min
Vice Media is laying off hundreds of workers and no longer publishing journalism on its website. Sirin Kale and Sam Wolfson discuss their time at the company. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Shining a light on London’s men-only Garrick Club
22 mars 2024 |
25 min
The Garrick Club is one of London’s original gentlemen’s clubs. Among its members are the most powerful people in the country. Yet in 2024 women are not welcome to apply for membership. Amelia Gentleman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The silencing of climate protesters in English and Welsh courts
21 mars 2024 |
24 min
The court of appeal ruled on Monday that the ‘consent’ defence could not be used in the cases of climate activists. Sandra Laville reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How serious are the plots against Rishi Sunak?
20 mars 2024 |
29 min
Recent missteps from the prime minister have added to Tory MPs’ concerns about their disastrous poll ratings. But are they ready to act against Rishi Sunak? Pippa Crerar reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why are Indian and Nepali men ending up on the frontline in Ukraine?
19 mars 2024 |
24 min
Hundreds of young Indian and Nepali men are ending up on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. Their families want answers. Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports from Delhi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What happens when you put a nursery in a care home?
18 mars 2024 |
33 min
At Belong Chester, residents spend their days with nursery-age children. What effect does it have on the wellbeing of both groups? Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What do the Tories consider extreme?
15 mars 2024 |
26 min
Michael Gove is rewriting the government’s definition of ‘extremism’ but his actions have drawn criticism from across the political spectrum. Columnist Rafael Behr reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The princess and the pictures
14 mars 2024 |
29 min
An edited family photo of the Princess of Wales with her children on Mother’s Day has fuelled an intensifying swirl of conspiracy theories around the royal couple. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How an infamous ransomware gang found itself hacked
13 mars 2024 |
33 min
LockBit was a sophisticated criminal operation, offering the tools needed to steal a company’s data and hold it to ransom. Then it was itself hacked. Alex Hern reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Ministry of Defence’s multimillion pound Saudi defence deal
12 mars 2024 |
26 min
Documents released in a Serious Fraud Office court case showed suspicious payments on Saudi Arabian defence deals going back decades. David Pegg reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: the hunt for ClothOff – the deepfake porn app
11 mars 2024 |
47 min
For the past six months, the Guardian journalist Michael Safi has been trying to find out who is behind an AI company that creates deepfakes. Deepfakes that are causing havoc around the world, with police and lawmakers baffled about how to deal with them. And in trying to answer one question, he has been left with a bigger one: is AI going to make it impossible to sort fact from fiction? Subscribe to Black Box, a new Guardian audio series on artificial intelligence, for all the remaining episodes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: The connectionists
8 mars 2024 |
40 min
Scientist Geoffrey Hinton set out to understand the brain and ended up working with a group of researchers who invented a technology so powerful that even they don’t truly understand how it works. This is about a collision between two mysterious intelligences – two black boxes – human and artificial. Subscribe to Black Box, a new series on artificial intelligence, for more episodes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Jeremy Hunt’s election year budget – podcast
7 mars 2024 |
21 min
What does the spring budget mean for the public’s finances and the general election to come? Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Gaza’s hunger crisis
6 mars 2024 |
26 min
Children are reported to be starving in Gaza as insufficient aid supplies crawl into the territory. Meanwhile, as Ramadan approaches, peace talks are faltering. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why IVF is under attack in Alabama
5 mars 2024 |
29 min
After an Alabama supreme court judgment, the biggest IVF clinics in the state closed, leaving prospective parents desperate. Jessica Glenza reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is ill-health holding back the UK economy?
4 mars 2024 |
27 min
Growing numbers of people are leaving the jobs market because of long-term illnesses. It’s coming at a huge personal and national cost, says economics editor Larry Elliott. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Black Box: the collision
1 mars 2024 |
14 min
The beginning of a new series that explores seven stories and the thread that ties them together: artificial intelligence. In this prologue, Hannah (not her real name) has met Noah and he has changed her life for the better. So why does she have concerns about him?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How the cost of living changed the way we eat out
1 mars 2024 |
24 min
Restaurants across the UK are struggling with rising rents, food prices and customers tight on cash. How can they attract loyal diners? Grace Dent and Tony Naylor report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Conservative party’s problem with Islamophobia
29 februari 2024 |
30 min
Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson was suspended from the party after suggesting London’s mayor Sadiq Khan was being controlled by Islamists. But why can’t the party call his comments Islamophobic? Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Saldo: Ukraine’s gangster governor – part 3
28 februari 2024 |
32 min
The liberation of Kherson city ended months of brutal Russian rule. But across the Dnipro River, occupation governor Volodymyr Saldo finds there is are still money-spinning opportunities to be found. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Saldo: Ukraine’s gangster governor – part 2
27 februari 2024 |
31 min
Russia’s invasion changed everything for Ukrainians – and for one man it presented an opportunity to reboot his political career and reclaim lost power. Tom Burgis reports from Kherson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Saldo: Ukraine’s gangster governor – part 1
26 februari 2024 |
27 min
Vladimir Saldo was swept from Ukraine’s parliament after the Maidan revolution appeared to end his political career. By 2022, police were preparing a case against him as a suspect in a contract killing. Then Russia invaded and everything changed. Tom Burgis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How a ceasefire vote led to two days of chaos in the Commons – podcast
23 februari 2024 |
30 min
All parties were calling for a pause in the conflict. So why did MPs storm out and why is the speaker facing calls to quit? Kiran Stacey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is an uprising by Europe’s farmers sowing the seeds for the far right?
22 februari 2024 |
21 min
Furious farmers across Europe have blocked roads and railways as part of protests against new regulations and cheap imports. Jon Henley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why the NHS needs Martha’s rule
21 februari 2024 |
37 min
Following a campaign by her family in memory of Martha Mills, the NHS is introducing Martha’s rule giving hospital patients in England access to a rapid review from a separate medical team if they are concerned with the care they are receiving. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The shocking death and extraordinary life of Alexei Navalny
20 februari 2024 |
28 min
The opposition leader and anti-corruption campaigner was Putin’s fiercest critic. What does his death in a Siberian prison tell us about Russia today? Andrew Roth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Deported and disgraced: the students wrongly accused of cheating
19 februari 2024 |
41 min
In 2014, the Home Office revoked the visas of 35,000 students accused of cheating in an English language exam. The consequences for those wrongly accused was devastating. Amelia Gentleman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why is it becoming so hard to retire in the UK?
16 februari 2024 |
29 min
Everyone agrees the state pension system needs reforming – so why is changing it so hard?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Israel’s threat to Gaza’s last refuge
15 februari 2024 |
27 min
What does the Israeli ground invasion threat mean for the million refugees sheltering in the city of Rafah? Ruth Michaelson reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What on earth is going on in the Rochdale byelection?
14 februari 2024 |
24 min
An antisemitism row has led to Labour withdrawing its support for its candidate; a disgraced former Labour MP is running for Reform – and a political troublemaker is back. Helen Pidd reports on the chaos. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is Biden too old to be president?
13 februari 2024 |
24 min
Joe Biden’s age is increasingly becoming a political liability – even though Trump is just four years younger. David Smith reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why does the UK lag behind on cancer care?
12 februari 2024 |
27 min
Britain’s cancer survival rates are improving but the UK still lags behind comparable countries. The Guardian’s health editor, Andrew Gregory, reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Labour’s £28bn green policy U-turn
9 februari 2024 |
28 min
Keir Starmer has abandoned his totemic pledge on green investment amid fears it opens the party to attacks on its economic credibility. Is he being too timid? Kiran Stacey and Fiona Harvey report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why the military are the real winners of Pakistan’s election
8 februari 2024 |
30 min
After loudly criticising the army, Imran Khan, reported to be Pakistan’s most popular politician, has been hit with several jail sentences. Mehreen Zahra-Malik reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why is generation Z so divided on gender?
7 februari 2024 |
28 min
Studies on the attitudes of young people between the age of 16 and 29 show a serious split towards both feminism and influencers such as Andrew Tate. What’s behind it?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The murder of Brianna Ghey
6 februari 2024 |
30 min
A year on from the murder of Brianna Ghey, her killers have been sentenced, and her mother is leading an extraordinary campaign of compassion. Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The disposable vape ban
5 februari 2024 |
23 min
Vapes are often used by smokers to help them quit cigarettes, but in recent years more British children have taken up the habit. So is a ban the right course of action? Sarah Boseley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The deal that could transform politics in Northern Ireland
2 februari 2024 |
30 min
A deal agreed with the DUP will allow power sharing to resume in Northern Ireland, with Sinn Féin as the largest party. Rory Carroll reports from Belfast. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is Britain fit to fight a war?
1 februari 2024 |
23 min
The British army has been struggling to attract applicants for years. Why don’t young people want to sign up? Dan Sabbagh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What’s gone wrong at Boeing?
31 januari 2024 |
33 min
A terrifying mid-air blowout of a door plug at 16,000 feet (4,900 metres) left passengers fearing for their lives on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this month. It’s just the latest crisis for Boeing so what has gone wrong? Jeff Wise and Gwyn Topham report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Will the ICJ ruling change anything in Gaza?
30 januari 2024 |
22 min
The ICJ’s interim ruling – which said aid must be allowed into Gaza – was quickly followed by shocking allegations from Israel that employees of one of the biggest aid agencies in the territory were involved in the 7 October attacks. What does this mean for people in Gaza? Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The mothers and wives of Russian soldiers daring to defy Putin
29 januari 2024 |
25 min
Partners and parents of conscripted fighters are demanding that their loved ones come home. What does it say about Russian support for the war? With Pjotr Sauer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Michelle Mone and the PPE Medpro investigation
26 januari 2024 |
33 min
After the peer admitted to lying about her involvement in lucrative government PPE deals during the Covid crisis, the fate of her high-profile lingerie company raises further questions. David Conn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why the UK needs to eliminate measles … again
25 januari 2024 |
22 min
In 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the UK had successfully eliminated measles from its shores. But the country has since lost that status and cases of the infectious disease are rising rapidly in some areas. Nicola Davis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The terrifying, far-right ‘masterplan’ sparking protests across Germany
24 januari 2024 |
29 min
The far-right party AfD has met neo-Nazi activists to discuss mass deportations. Why is the party still so popular? Kate Connolly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
New Hampshire primary: the last chance to stop Trump?
23 januari 2024 |
21 min
Following the withdrawal of Ron DeSantis from the race, only Nikki Haley now stands between Donald Trump and the Republican nomination for the presidency. David Smith reports from Manchester, New Hampshire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Freedom theatre – and the fight for Palestinian culture
22 januari 2024 |
32 min
What does the raiding of a theatre in the West Bank tell us about the dangers Palestinian artists are facing? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The race for the moon
19 januari 2024 |
24 min
The space race of the 20th century put the first person on the moon. Now a new race to the lunar surface – with new global players – is just getting going. Robin McKie reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Cocaine, gangs and murder: Ecuador’s 10 days of terror
18 januari 2024 |
27 min
Just a few years ago it was one of the most peaceful countries in Latin America. But last week drug gangs stormed a live TV broadcast and unleashed a wave of terror. Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Houthis and the Red Sea crisis
17 januari 2024 |
24 min
Attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by the Houthi rebel group in Yemen have been met with airstrikes from the UK and US. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Will South Africa’s genocide case against Israel succeed?
16 januari 2024 |
32 min
South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza at hearings in the international court of justice. Chris McGreal reports on what happens next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Reform UK: the party frightening the Tories from the fringes
15 januari 2024 |
22 min
The rightwing populist party and successor to Ukip has Conservative voters in its sights. Ben Quinn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Chinese shadow over Taiwan’s election
12 januari 2024 |
30 min
How are presidential candidates in Taiwan responding to the ongoing threat of invasion from China? Amy Hawkins reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
A new law to exonerate Post Office victims
11 januari 2024 |
26 min
After a primetime TV drama moved the Post Office Horizon scandal up the political agenda, Rishi Sunak has acted to push through a law that would quash the convictions of hundreds of wrongly accused employees. Pippa Crerar reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The UK government v junior doctors
10 januari 2024 |
27 min
After the longest continuous strike in NHS history, the latest industrial action in England is finally over. What next? Denis Campbell reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The release of Oscar Pistorius
9 januari 2024 |
37 min
Oscar Pistorius, the former South African Paralympic and Olympic athlete, was released from prison on Friday. Journalists Tim Rohan and Margie Orford report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revisited: The Post Office scandal, part 2
8 januari 2024 |
38 min
Janet Skinner was jailed for false accounting after being wrongfully accused by her employer, the Post Office, of responsibility for the loss of more than £59,000. With her conviction quashed, she and others are demanding answers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revisited: the Post Office scandal – part 1
8 januari 2024 |
33 min
When a computer system installed by the Post Office malfunctioned, it led to the convictions of scores of subpostmasters for theft and false accounting. Lives were wrecked. After an ITV dramatisation brought new attention to the case, the Metropolitan police said they had commenced a criminal fraud investigation in relation to the Post Office. Today we re-run our episodes from 2021 on the scandal in full. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Culture 2024: what to watch and listen to this year
8 januari 2024 |
34 min
Culture critics Peter Bradshaw, Tshepo Mokoena and Gwilym Mumford look ahead to the best of the year in film, TV and music. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Bombs, boat sinkings and assassinations: is the Middle East descending into war?
5 januari 2024 |
28 min
Beyond the conflict in Gaza it has been a violent few weeks in the wider Middle East, from attacks on shipping in the Red Sea to bomb blasts in Iran and a killing by drone in Beirut. Julian Borger explains what may happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why are there so few Black sperm donors in the US?
4 januari 2024 |
25 min
A lack of donors is creating problems for prospective parents. What is behind the shortage? Lisa Armstrong reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
2024: what happens when US and UK elections collide?
3 januari 2024 |
32 min
UK and US elections don’t usually happen in the same year. So what happens when they do? Jonathan Freedland delves into history books and what lessons they have for 2024. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How to reboot your memory for 2024
2 januari 2024 |
31 min
Cognitive neuroscientist Charan Ranganath, author of Why We Remember, explains how memory shapes our daily existence – and how to get the most out of it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revisited: Cost of the crown part 6 – how King Charles profits from the assets of dead citizens
1 januari 2024 |
30 min
An archaic custom allows the king’s estate to absorb the assets of people in the north of England who die without a will or a known next of kin. Maeve McClenaghan investigates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revisited: Cost of the crown part 5 – the coronation of Charles III
31 december 2023 |
35 min
Jonathan Freedland examines what the coronation means to the modern-day UK. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revisited: Cost of the crown part 4 – calculating the king’s wealth
30 december 2023 |
38 min
Maeve McClenaghan and the reporting team reach the end of their investigation and make the calculations that reveal the vast personal fortune of King Charles III. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revisited: Cost of the crown, part 3 – the hidden history of the monarchy and slavery
29 december 2023 |
27 min
Documents recently unearthed by historians have shown how the British royal family had ties to transatlantic slavery. Maeve McClenaghan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revisited: Cost of the crown part 2 – duchies, diamonds and Dalís
28 december 2023 |
37 min
Any attempt to understand the extent of royal wealth will need to account for the value of their land and their most valuable treasures. Maeve McClenaghan sets off to uncover what is held by the crown and what belongs to the family privately. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revisited: Cost of the crown part 1 – valuing the royal family
27 december 2023 |
32 min
In the first part of an investigative miniseries on royal wealth, Maeve McClenaghan sets off on the trail to uncover how much public money is spent on the Windsors – and what they do in return. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revisited: From Blair to Starmer: Labour’s path to power, part 2 – podcast
26 december 2023 |
24 min
Labour went into the 1997 general election full of confidence. Now, 26 years on from that famous victory, Kiran Stacey hears as those who helped craft it look ahead and ask if it is time to be more radical. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revisited: From Blair to Starmer: Labour’s path to power, part 1
25 december 2023 |
27 min
In 1996 Labour was a year out from an election after more than a decade out of power. Its leader, Tony Blair, was surrounded by advisers and strategists plotting their way to victory. Kiran Stacey hears how they did it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How the Guardian covered 2023
22 december 2023 |
37 min
The Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, talks about how the newspaper covered a year that witnessed the Israel-Gaza war, the coronation of King Charles, the rise of AI and record high temperatures. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The ‘cruel’ new visa rules set to break up families
21 december 2023 |
27 min
Government attempts to bear down on record migration figures will target family visas for those earning lower incomes. Robert Booth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
John Crace’s political year
20 december 2023 |
28 min
The Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer, John Crace, reflects on the year’s events in Westminster. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Ukraine’s fight for funds to keep Russia at bay
19 december 2023 |
24 min
As the Ukraine war heads into a new calendar year, the country is battling not just the Russian army but also on the diplomatic front, to secure further aid from its allies. Luke Harding and Dan Sabbagh report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Barclays and the battle for the Telegraph
18 december 2023 |
28 min
The Barclay family may still legally own the newspaper titles, but politicians alongside some of the world’s richest men are contesting who will control them in the future. Jane Martinson, author of You May Never See Us Again: The Barclay Dynasty, reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How Madonna changed pop culture for ever
15 december 2023 |
31 min
It’s 40 years since Madonna began scandalising and delighting fans and critics around the world. But is she still misunderstood? With Mary Gabriel. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is Israel deliberately trying to make Gaza uninhabitable? – Podcast
14 december 2023 |
29 min
With 40% of homes destroyed in the strip, legal experts are raising the question of ‘domicide’ – but what it is it, and is it taking place in Gaza?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Rishi Sunak, Rwanda and the rebels
13 december 2023 |
24 min
The prime minister faced down rebels within his party to win a vote on his controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. But more trouble awaits him in the new year. Kiran Stacey reports from Westminster. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why Argentinians are gambling everything on ‘anarcho-capitalist’ Javier Milei
12 december 2023 |
29 min
The libertarian economist won the election with his radical ideas. Can he deliver? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The stories behind Europe’s unmarked migrant graves – podcast
11 december 2023 |
35 min
What happens to the people who risk everything to get to Europe – and don’t survive the journey? Ashifa Kassam reports from Lanzarote. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Sellafield: Europe’s most toxic nuclear site
8 december 2023 |
36 min
The Guardian’s investigation into safety concerns at Europe’s most hazardous nuclear plant. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Revisited: a conversation with Benjamin Zephaniah
7 december 2023 |
33 min
The British poet Benjamin Zephaniah died this week after a short illness. Here we revisit a conversation between Zephaniah and George the Poet from 2020. They discussed why, having been born a generation apart, their work was exposing racial injustice. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The lives and lies of George Santos
7 december 2023 |
24 min
The US politician was accused of telling extraordinary lies about everything from his previous jobs to his religion. Why did it take so long to boot him out of Congress? Adam Gabbatt explains. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Boris Johnson v the Covid inquiry
6 december 2023 |
25 min
After accusations of erratic decision-making during the pandemic, the former prime minister will finally face the inquiry. Aletha Adu reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why are so many councils going ‘bankrupt’?
5 december 2023 |
27 min
Nottingham council is the latest to in effect declare itself bankrupt, and one in 10 county councils in England are at risk of following suit. What does it mean for the services that so many people rely on? Jessica Murray reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why is the Israel-Hamas conflict so deadly for journalists?
4 december 2023 |
32 min
More reporters are said to have been killed in this conflict than any in decades. Jonathan Dagher, from Reporters Without Borders, discusses what it means for public understanding of the region. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Israel-Gaza: a week of tearful reunions and an uneasy truce
1 december 2023 |
27 min
As Israeli hostages were exchanged for Palestinian prisoners, the intense fighting was paused this week. Jason Burke reports on an emotional few days and what happens next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The secret plan to ‘hook’ the developing world on oil
30 november 2023 |
25 min
As the Cop28 climate summit begins in Dubai today, a secret Saudi Arabian plan to get poorer countries ‘hooked on its harmful products’ has emerged. Damian Carrington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Geert Wilders and Europe’s lurch to the far right
29 november 2023 |
32 min
How did far-right politician Geert Wilders win so many seats in the Dutch election? Jon Henley and Senay Boztas report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How King Charles profits from the assets of dead citizens
28 november 2023 |
29 min
An archaic custom allows the king’s estate to absorb the assets of people in the north of England who die without a will or a known next of kin. Maeve McClenaghan investigates King’s estate to transfer £100m into ethical funds after bona vacantia revelations. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The spy tech firm managing NHS data
27 november 2023 |
31 min
Palantir, the US spy-tech firm co-founded by the billionaire Peter Thiel, has won a contract to handle NHS data. It’s a deal that has left privacy advocates such as Cori Crider with serious questions. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
He’s back: Sam Altman and the chaos at the heart of the AI industry
24 november 2023 |
31 min
The CEO of OpenAI was sacked and then rehired days later, after staff threatened to follow him. But what does this corporate drama tell us about the future of AI? Blake Montgomery explains. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Can tax cuts save the Tories?
23 november 2023 |
22 min
Jeremy Hunt has offered up sweeping tax cuts in an attempt to jolt the UK economy back to life and salvage his party’s hopes of staying in power beyond the next election. Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
A truce agreement in Gaza
22 november 2023 |
19 min
On late Tuesday night, Israel’s cabinet met to vote on a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage and prisoner exchange. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How much legal trouble is Donald Trump in?
21 november 2023 |
26 min
Various polls have the ex-president as favourite to retake the White House in the US election next year, but he faces growing legal jeopardy. Hugo Lowell reports on the many charges Trump is facing. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The families stuck living in Britain’s unlicensed bedsits
20 november 2023 |
26 min
Why do so many people end up in unlicensed houses of multiple occupation? And what are the conditions like? Robert Booth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Israel’s raid on al-Shifa hospital
17 november 2023 |
28 min
Gaza’s biggest hospital was filled with doctors, patients and people seeking safety when Israel laid siege to it. Ruth Michaelson reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How the UK government’s Rwanda asylum plan came unstuck
16 november 2023 |
24 min
The supreme court has ruled that the government’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. Peter Walker explains what happens next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Has Putin got the upper hand in Ukraine?
15 november 2023 |
22 min
With the world’s attention on the Middle East, Ukraine seems to be at a stalemate – which may sound like good news for Russia, but is not so straightforward, Luke Harding reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The return of David Cameron
14 november 2023 |
25 min
Former prime minister David Cameron has been installed as foreign secretary in Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle, in which Suella Braverman was also sacked from the cabinet. Pippa Crerar reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Rebuilding Paradise: five years on from California’s deadliest fire
13 november 2023 |
31 min
Five years after a wildfire killed 85 people in the Californian town of Paradise, the area has been rebuilt from the ashes. Dani Anguiano and Alastair Gee report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Suella Braverman, the police and the protests
10 november 2023 |
22 min
Senior members of the government have spent the week calling for Saturday’s pro-Palestinian march to be banned but the Metropolitan police have resisted the pressure. Daniel Boffey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What will it take to free the hostages taken by Hamas?
9 november 2023 |
31 min
On 7 October, 240 people in Israel were kidnapped and taken into Gaza. A month on, only a handful have been released. Bethan McKernan reports The mothers whose children are held hostage by Hamas: ‘All we want is them home’ Israel-Hamas war – live updates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Fear and fury in the West Bank
8 november 2023 |
26 min
Palestinians in the West Bank say that while all the attention is on Gaza, Israeli settlers overseen by the military are killing people and forcing them from the land. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Crypto on trial: the downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried
7 november 2023 |
28 min
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is facing up to 110 years in jail after being found guilty of fraud on a massive scale, exposed when his company collapsed last year. Blake Montgomery reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why are Britain’s new homes so rubbish?
6 november 2023 |
25 min
Oliver Wainwright reports on the increasingly poor standards of newly built homes in the UK and what consumers can do to protect themselves. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How oligarchs use English courts to silence their critics
3 november 2023 |
31 min
Use of Slapps by the super-rich against journalists is increasingly common, and campaigners say new legislation to deter such actions does not go far enough. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How the Israel-Gaza conflict is dividing Labour
2 november 2023 |
27 min
Since a show of unity at Labour conference, anger and upset have been growing over the leader’s stance. Can Keir Starmer heal the rift? Aletha Adu reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is the AI safety summit already too late?
1 november 2023 |
28 min
Rishi Sunak has convened a global summit of world leaders and tech executives to discuss how the power of artificial intelligence can be safely harnessed. Dan Milmo reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
‘We’re totally isolated’: inside Gaza as Israel’s war intensifies
31 oktober 2023 |
23 min
As Israel steps up its military campaign in Gaza, residents trapped in the territory are facing a humanitarian crisis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What we’ve learned so far from the Covid inquiry
30 oktober 2023 |
27 min
Hearings for the government Covid inquiry resume today in Westminster with former Downing Street adviser Dominic Cummings slated to appear this week. Peter Walker reports on the story so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The last whale hunter in Iceland
27 oktober 2023 |
28 min
Kristján Loftsson has stubbornly refused to bow to public opinion or an overwhelming international consensus against whaling. But with a full ban coming in Iceland, has he killed his last whale?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The rise of antisemitism in the UK
26 oktober 2023 |
24 min
There has been a 1,350% increase in hate crimes against Jewish people in London, according to the Metropolitan police. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
In the wake of Storm Babet
25 oktober 2023 |
27 min
Thousands of homes across Scotland and the Midlands have been flooded in recent days. Jessica Murray reports from Chesterfield. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Could the conflict in Israel tip into regional war?
24 oktober 2023 |
25 min
Presidents, prime ministers and diplomats are trying to stop the conflict from spinning further out of control. Is it working?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How a contested history feeds the Israel-Palestine conflict
23 oktober 2023 |
38 min
Certain dates are seared into the minds of those who have tried to untangle the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict, be it 1917, 1947, 1967, 1973 – and now 2023. Chris McGreal reports on an escalating war that is only understandable by looking to the past. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How Taylor Swift built her music empire
20 oktober 2023 |
32 min
After its opening last weekend, Taylor Swift: the Eras Tour is on track to be the biggest concert film of all time. How did Swift create this level of success? Laura Snapes reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Kicking out the populists: how young voters helped swing Poland’s election
19 oktober 2023 |
25 min
Poland’s far-right Law and Justice party was a disaster for many of the country’s democratic institutions and the LGBT community. Now it appears voters have got rid of it. Shaun Walker reports from Warsaw. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The deadly stakes of a ground invasion of Gaza
18 oktober 2023 |
32 min
With more than 2 million people trapped in Gaza, what are the consequences of an Israeli invasion?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is the SNP’s independence dream fading?
17 oktober 2023 |
24 min
The Scottish National party has agreed a new strategy for pursuing independence at its annual conference. But is declining support for the party placing the issue out of reach? Libby Brooks reports from Aberdeen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The hidden cost of cancer
16 oktober 2023 |
22 min
Getting ill shouldn’t be expensive. But for many patients, being diagnosed with cancer can be a financial catastrophe. Hilary Osborne looks at why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The fight to give Indigenous Australians a voice
13 oktober 2023 |
41 min
As Australians prepare to vote in a referendum to give Indigenous people a voice in parliament, Prof Marcia Langton explores the long struggle for equal rights. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Human catastrophe unfolds in Israel and Gaza
12 oktober 2023 |
36 min
Deadly assault by Hamas militants across southern Israel has been followed by devastating airstrikes on Gaza and threats of full-scale invasion by Israeli military. Bethan McKernan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Keir Starmer’s plan to rebuild Britain
11 oktober 2023 |
25 min
Keir Starmer promises to bring in a new era of ‘rebuilding’, ‘renewal’ and even ‘healing’ after 13 years of Conservative rule. Kiran Stacey reports on the Labour leader’s keynote conference speech. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
From Blair to Starmer: Labour’s path to power – part 2
10 oktober 2023 |
24 min
Labour went into the 1997 general election full of confidence. Now, 26 years on from that famous victory, Kiran Stacey hears as those who helped craft it look ahead and ask if it is time to be more radical. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How the Israel-Gaza conflict erupted
9 oktober 2023 |
21 min
A bloody attack by Hamas has shocked the world – and left Israel reeling. As the country responds with devastating airstrikes, Peter Beaumont explains how the surprise attack unfolded and what could happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
From Blair to Starmer: Labour’s path to power, part 1
9 oktober 2023 |
27 min
In 1996 Labour was a year out from an election after more than a decade out of power. Its leader, Tony Blair, was surrounded by advisers and strategists plotting their way to victory. Kiran Stacey hears how they did it and what lessons there are for Keir Starmer’s party as it gathers for its annual conference. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why Britain is mourning the Sycamore Gap tree
6 oktober 2023 |
27 min
The felling of a Northumberland tree has made headlines around the world – and led to a criminal investigation. Why did it mean so much to people?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Do Rishi Sunak's new policies add up?
5 oktober 2023 |
25 min
Rishi Sunak has declared himself an enemy of the ‘30-year status quo’. In doing so, he scrapped much of the HS2 rail link and said A-levels would be replaced. Kiran Stacey reports on whether it all adds up. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
HS2: how the costly rail project ran out of track
4 oktober 2023 |
27 min
It started out with high hopes and a higher budget. Helen Pidd explains why the government has lost faith in the ambitious – and controversial – rail project. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Out in the cold: the spy scandal gripping Denmark
3 oktober 2023 |
34 min
Claus Hjort Frederiksen, Denmark’s former defence minister and Lars Findsen former head of Denmark’s foreign intelligence agency, have been charged with divulging state secrets and face lengthy prison sentences. Harry Davies investigates why the scandal will reverberate well beyond Scandinavia. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Gangs of Stockholm: the rise of gun crime in Sweden
2 oktober 2023 |
27 min
September has become the worst month for shooting deaths in Sweden since records began in 2016. Miranda Bryant and Sebastian Stakset, a former gang member, talk about what’s behind the shocking rise in violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Culture 2023: the films, music and TV shows not to miss this autumn
29 september 2023 |
30 min
Guardian music critic Alexis Petridis, film editor Catherine Shoard and TV critic Leila Latif guide you through what’s on offer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Nagorno Karabakh: Why a frozen conflict suddenly exploded
28 september 2023 |
25 min
Tens of thousands of refugees have already fled their homes in the disputed region, and more are set to follow. Andrew Roth explains why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Overcrowded and understaffed: life in England’s crumbling prisons
27 september 2023 |
34 min
Rats, broken windows and overfilled cells are a daily reality for prisoners in England’s crumbling jails. Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why are London firearms officers laying down their guns?
26 september 2023 |
22 min
Metropolitan police firearms officers have downed their weapons in protest at the charging of a colleague with murder. Vikram Dodd reports on what happens now. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Blind Side and Hollywood’s blind spot
25 september 2023 |
27 min
Why is the retired NFL player Michael Oher bringing a lawsuit against the family who took him in as a teenager? Andrew Lawrence reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Looking for alternatives: a tale of two German towns
22 september 2023 |
45 min
As Germany heads into a recession, tensions over its migration policy and its national identity are throwing up unusual results in local elections. Michael Safi reports View the front page of the Guardian’s newly launched Europe edition. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn
21 september 2023 |
23 min
The PM has torn up his ambitious plans for Britain to achieve its commitments on net zero emissions, saying they were ‘unrealistic and punitive’. Kiran Stacey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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