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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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