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Today in Focus

By: The Guardian
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 Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly combines on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and personal testimony from the people at the heart of the stories that matter, to give you a deeper understanding of the world we live in. And to make sense of a rapidly-changing news cycle, our new evening edition 'The Latest' hosted by Lucy Hough, brings you up to speed on the big news story of the day in just 10 minutes. Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.© 2026 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Politics & Government
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  • Trump and Iran in battle of the blockades – The Latest

    Trump and Iran in battle of the blockades – The Latest
    Apr 14 2026
    The US blockade of ships using Iranian ports has come into force but several Iran-linked tankers have passed through the strait of Hormuz since it began. The blockade is designed to put pressure on Iran, whose economy is dependent on oil and gas exports. It comes after peace talks between Washington and Tehran at the weekend ended without a deal. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    12 mins
  • After four decades, Lebanon and Israel finally talk

    After four decades, Lebanon and Israel finally talk
    Apr 14 2026
    With the US and Iran in deadlock, could historic talks between Lebanon and Israel help steer the Middle East towards peace? William Christou reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    27 mins
  • Will Orbán’s defeat in Hungary be a turning point for Europe? – The Latest

    Will Orbán’s defeat in Hungary be a turning point for Europe? – The Latest
    Apr 13 2026
    Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule has come to an end after the opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won the Hungarian election by a landslide. Orbán quickly conceded after what he described as a ‘painful but unambiguous’ election result. All eyes are now on Magyar to see how Hungary’s relationship with the EU and Nato could change after years of strained relations. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian’s European community affairs correspondent, Ashifa Kassam – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    12 mins
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Better with original presenting team led by Anoushka, but still part of my workday routine. Informative

Better with Anoushka

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In a world of polarised opinions, this podcast from The Guardian provides wider insight and information on the stories of the day. An invaluable source for balanced coverage each day.

Great reporting

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Good overall summary dealing with Harry's position and his chances of winning along with historical summary of how we got here.

Good summary.

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