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The chaos of the grooming gangs inquiry30 Oct 202500:30:13
Geraldine McKelvie reports on a tumultuous couple of weeks for the national grooming gangs inquiry, beset by resignations, provocative political interventions and accusations of a cover-up. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The comeback of the mountain gorilla29 Oct 202500:29:28
Patrick Greenfield hikes up the Virunga mountains in east Africa to trace the remarkable comeback of the mountain gorilla. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
‘Sacrifice’: Was Kai Shannon wrongfully convicted of murder? – part one16 Oct 202500:31:58
Reporter Emily Dugan investigates the case against Kai Shannon, now 33 years old, found guilty of the 2009 murder of Wahab Zaaki. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why Trump bombed Iran22 Jun 202500:24:04
The United States has joined Israel in its attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Michael Safi hears from reporter Hugo Lowell and world affairs correspondent Andrew Roth on what happens now. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Israel and Iran: where is the conflict heading? – Today in Focus extra 20 Jun 202500:12:08
The Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger reports from Tel Aviv as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week and the world awaits Donald Trump’s decision on whether the US will enter the war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Film-maker Adam Curtis on why this moment feels so weird20 Jun 202500:27:43
The award-winning film-maker talks to Michael Safi about the big ideas that have run out of road. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What Israel’s new war means for Gaza19 Jun 202500:29:03
As the world’s attention moves to Iran, what are Israeli forces doing in Gaza? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Air India crash and the miracle of seat 11A18 Jun 202500:25:27
Aviation journalist Jeff Wise on the crash of flight AI171, in which at least 270 people died, and how one passenger in seat 11A managed to survive. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Israel’s war with Iran: what does it want?17 Jun 202500:23:54
It has been five days since Israel attacked Iran and the civilian death toll is rising, but its goal is unclear. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Arise, Sir David Beckham16 Jun 202500:25:56
Zoe Williams goes through the highs and lows of David Beckham’s career, and asks why it took so long for him to receive a knighthood. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
‘A declaration of war’: Israel’s strike on Iran – Today in Focus Extra13 Jun 202500:13:22
The Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger reports from Jerusalem the morning after an unprecedented Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Donald Trump v Los Angeles12 Jun 202500:29:18
The US president called out the national guard and put marines on standby after protests against immigration raids began. Two Angelenos explain why the city won’t back down. Andrew Gumbel reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
NHS, houses, nuclear submarines: Labour sets out its spending plans12 Jun 202500:22:08
Economics editor Heather Stewart explores the winners and losers of the government’s spending review. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Inside the mystery of the collapsed Chinese spy trial15 Oct 202500:30:21
Questions mount over collapse of trial of teacher and parliamentary researcher accused of spying for China. Dan Sabbagh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
250 days on hunger strike: Can Laila Soueif secure her son’s freedom?11 Jun 202500:31:48
Who is Alaa Abd el-Fattah and why are British diplomats trying to obtain his release? Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Trump, Musk and the end of a bromance10 Jun 202500:24:31
Andrew Roth details the explosive falling-out between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and what it tells us about the future of the US presidency. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Trump deploys the national guard in LA – Today in Focus Extra09 Jun 202500:12:01
The Guardian’s US live news editor in London, Chris Michael, on the president’s shock decision and what could happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees: how the day unfolded14 Oct 202500:33:40
As Israel and Palestinian families waited for loved ones to be released, Trump met world leaders to continue ceasefire talks. Will Christou, Dan Boffey and Jason Burke report on an extraordinary day in the Middle East. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Palestinian and Israeli kids trying to be friends13 Oct 202500:35:33
Today in Focus producer Natalie Ktena heads to a peace camp in Cyprus that aims to bring together children from Israel and the West Bank. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
From boom to backlash: has Taylor Swift lost her touch?10 Oct 202500:31:48
She’s a global pop star who appears relatable even as her tours alter a country’s economy. But her new album has sparked surprisingly fierce criticism. Alexis Petridis and Laura Snapes explain.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
‘Thank God we witnessed this’: Palestinians on the ceasefire deal - Today in Focus Extra09 Oct 202500:12:04
From inside Gaza, Ansam Tantesh and Mai Elawawda react to the news of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel and the prospect of finally ending the two-year war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What are ultra-processed foods doing to our bodies?09 Oct 202500:26:08
Numbers of younger people getting bowel and colon cancers are rising. Devi Sridhar explains why their diets could be to blame. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
‘This is what we’ve been afraid of’: British Jews after the Manchester attack08 Oct 202500:28:21
Guardian journalist Abigail Radnor and Dave Rich of the Community Security Trust talk through the grief, fear and anger of the British Jewish community after the Heaton Park Synagogue terror attack. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Can the Trump plan bring peace to Gaza?07 Oct 202500:28:28
Negotiators have gathered in Egypt to discuss the US president’s 20-point plan. Is an end to the war finally in sight?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
My dad, his ‘incurable’ disease, and hope at last06 Oct 202500:29:03
The Guardian journalist Josh Halliday talks about Huntington’s disease, the impact the rare inherited condition has had on his family and the hope there may now be a treatment. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is London ready for driverless taxis?28 Oct 202500:25:10
Autonomous cabs are a staple in some US cities – but how will they cope with London’s streets? Gwyn Topham and Johana Bhuiyan report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Is TikTok about to go full Maga?03 Oct 202500:26:05
Investigative journalist Emily Baker-White on the deal to transfer TikTok’s US operations to Trump allies. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Manchester synagogue terror attack – Today in Focus Extra02 Oct 202500:08:04
North of England editor Josh Halliday reports from the scene of the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in which two people were killed and three others seriously injured, in what appears to be the worst antisemitic incident in the UK in living memory. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Here comes the sun! The solar energy revolution02 Oct 202500:28:08
Why might authoritarians fear the rise of green energy? With Bill McKibben. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Starmer takes aim at Farage01 Oct 202500:33:44
The Labour leader entered conference with the polls against him and Reform UK snapping at his heels. He came out fighting – but was it enough to change his critics’ minds? Helen Pidd. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
OnlyFans, AI girlfriends and ‘stepdads’: the porn industry in 202530 Sep 202500:31:19
What does Europe’s biggest porn conference reveal about the future of the porn industry? Amelia Gentleman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How to defeat Britain’s far right29 Sep 202500:38:00
Hope Not Hate founder Nick Lowles has spent decades researching, infiltrating and helping communities to combat far-right groups. But now, he says, ‘they have their sights on our multicultural society’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
‘Like Amazon Prime but with human beings’: inside Trump’s deportation machine26 Sep 202500:34:00
Data leak gives Guardian US investigations team an unprecedented look into Trump’s deportation regime – and how people are seemingly being ‘disappeared’. Oliver Laughland and Maanvi Singh report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Escaping Gaza City, while reporting on its destruction25 Sep 202500:27:59
Malak A Tantesh on fleeing the Israeli ground offensive in Gaza and becoming a reporter in the most dangerous place on Earth for journalists. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Russia’s high-risk game in Nato skies24 Sep 202500:23:38
Over the past two weeks, Russian drones and jets have entered the airspace of several European countries. Dan Sabbagh discusses the escalation along the Nato-Russia border. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Does Labour’s new home secretary signal a harder line on immigration?23 Sep 202500:28:36
Shabana Mahmood is already making headlines in her new role. But who is she and what motivates her?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The great Gen Z revolt27 Oct 202500:28:06
Today in Focus talks to protesters in Nepal, Madagascar and Morocco – as well as Chatham House fellow Dr Nayana Prakash – about the gen Z movements toppling governments across the world. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What happens when you stop weight loss jabs?22 Sep 202500:26:48
Science editor Ian Sample talks through the dilemma facing more than a million people in the UK as the cost of the jabs jumps. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why Britain recognising Palestine matters19 Sep 202500:34:04
What is motivating the UK’s imminent recognition of Palestine? With Arab Barghouthi and Patrick Wintour. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The downfall of Jair Bolsonaro18 Sep 202500:31:56
Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has been handed a 27-year sentence for an attempted coup – is there any way his political career can continue? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The US on the edge after Charlie Kirk’s killing17 Sep 202500:33:12
The killing of the rightwing activist and podcaster has left the US reeling. Yet President Trump and his supporters are a long way from calling for calm. Ed Pilkington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
On the ground with Tommy Robinson’s new supporters16 Sep 202500:37:30
Who showed up for the biggest far-right rally in British history? Ben Quinn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Rupert Murdoch picks a son in the real-life succession battle15 Sep 202500:25:05
Who is Lachlan Murdoch and how will he build on his father’s legacy? Emily Bell reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The lucrative secrets of Boris Johnson12 Sep 202500:29:50
An investigation based on leaked data from Johnson’s private office has unearthed a trove of information. Has he broken the rules again? Henry Dyer reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The sacking of Peter Mandelson – Today in Focus extra11 Sep 202500:17:57
Just days before a state visit by Donald Trump, Keir Starmer has had to sack the British ambassador to the US. Kiran Stacey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Flags and fury: why the St George’s cross is everywhere11 Sep 202500:28:16
Esther Addley on why the union jack and St George’s flags are appearing on lamp-posts, bridges and roundabouts in England. Gary Younge explains why not everyone is happy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Macron’s government collapses … again10 Sep 202500:22:36
For the third time in a year a French prime minister has resigned and the president has had to swiftly choose a replacement. What’s behind the chaos? Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Why is Trump giving billions to Argentina?24 Oct 202500:27:11
Donald Trump is offering a $20bn currency swap to bail out Argentina’s president, Javier Milei. Harriet Barber reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
A resignation, a reshuffle and a roaring headache for Keir Starmer09 Sep 202500:23:50
Guardian columnist Rafael Behr discusses the government’s reshuffle after Angela Rayner’s resignation as deputy prime minister, and asks whether Labour can recover from here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Behind the scenes of the Guardian’s libel battle with Noel Clarke08 Sep 202500:33:25
The actor claimed accusations against him by more than 20 women were false and part of a conspiracy. The Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, and journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne on why the news organisation risked millions to defend its reporting. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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