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Why did a Russian warship fire at a British yacht?
19/06/2026 | 6 mins.
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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Will the UK’s social media ban work?
18/06/2026 | 7 mins.
On Monday the Prime Minister announced that the government will be banning social media for all under 16s in the UK. But what does that really mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What’s in the US-Iran deal and will it work?
17/06/2026 | 9 mins.
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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How social media is fuelling far-right riots
16/06/2026 | 6 mins.
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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Who’s behind the Nigel Farage crypto scam?
15/06/2026 | 8 mins.
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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