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Episodes
A Russian military vessel fired warning shots near a British couple as they sailed across the English channel. Why did it happen and does it matter?
Host and writer: Madeleine Parr
Producer: Katie Gunning
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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On Sunday evening, a framework deal between the US and Iran was signed to end the four-month war. Will the deal last?
Host: Madeleine Parr
Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy Bullard
Episode Photography: Joe Mee
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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The UK has seen far-right riots in the wake of two attacks in recent weeks - in Southampton and Belfast.
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Poppy Bullard
Host: Ada Barume
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Last week, X users were flooded with images of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage fighting Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England. The images were fake, but what were they trying to achieve?
Host: Andrew Butler
Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland
Reporter: Patricia Clarke
Episode Photography: Joe Mee
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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An Everest guide was discovered close to death after surviving on the mountainside for six day, after he was left by the rest of his climbing party. What can the incident tells us about safety precautions on the world's tallest mountain?
Writer: Ada Barumé
Producer: Ada Barumé
Host: Ada Barumé
Clips: Instagram@chris.thrall, BBC news
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Protests in Albania against a planned luxury resort development linked to Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner may be evolving into a broader political movement.
Host: Ada Barumé
Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland
Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
Clip credits: Reuters, David Senra
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Despite assurances that the men's football World Cup would sell out, thousands of tickets are still available on resale sites, at hugely inflated prices.
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Poppy Bullard
Host: Ada Barume
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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In recent years, several African countries have rowed back on LGBTQ+ rights, the latest being Ghana.
Writer: Ada Barumé
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Host: Jonathan Lewis
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Booing AI at graduation ceremonies in the US is becoming a trend. What’s behind it?
Host: Madeleine Parr
Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland
Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton
Executive producer: Matt Russell
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The police’s treatment of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed after he had been stabbed, has prompted riots in Southampton, and allegations of a two-tier policing system.
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Poppy Bullard
Host: Madeleine Parr
Episode photography: Sofia Fenton
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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As Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, the island is facing fuel shortages, economic collapse and mass emigration. But will these threats form the US president back fire?
Host: Ada Barumé
Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland
Episode Photography: Joe Mee
Executive producer: Matt Russell
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More than a dozen people have died trying to cool off during the May heatwave. When does swimming in cold water become fatal?
Writer: Ada Barumé
Producer: Ada Barumé
Host: Ada Barumé
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Editor: Jasper Corbett
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Last week Pope Leo chose to focus on the dangers of artificial intelligence during his first major teaching. Why did he decide to concentrate on AI?
Writer: Jonathan Lewis
Producer: Jonathan Lewis
Host: Jonathan Lewis
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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This week Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Poppy Bullard
Host: Madeleine Parr
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Last week, reports emerged that the UK Treasury had discussed with supermarkets the idea of capping prices on staple foods like bread, eggs and milk. But supermarkets pushed back.
Host: Jonathan Lewis
Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy Bullard
Episode Photography: Joe Mee
Executive producer: Matt Russell
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A decade after Britain voted to leave the European Union, Brexit is again part of the political debate.
Host: Ada Barumé
Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland
Episode Photography: Joe Mee
Executive producer: Matt Russell
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AI videos depicting London rife with gangs, violence, and crime may be driving overseas tourists away from the capital.
Writer: April McLennan
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Host: Andrew Butler
Episode photography: Lizzie Tucker
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
Clips: BBC Panorama, NBC News, LBC
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What the Married at First Sight allegations could mean for Channel 4 and the future of reality TV.
Writer: Ada Barume
Producer: Katie Gunning
Host: Madeleine Parr
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