Episodes

  • Is Starmer on borrowed time? - The Latest

    Is Starmer on borrowed time? - The Latest
    Apr 24 2026
    Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life as the Mandelson vetting scandal threatens to end his premiership. With no end to the Mandelson saga in sight, and as Labour looks set to suffer major losses at the local elections, can the prime minister survive? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    12 mins
  • Will the backlash against AI turn violent?

    Will the backlash against AI turn violent?
    Apr 24 2026
    An attack on the home of OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman – and on the company’s headquarters – has led to concerns the backlash against AI could become violent. Guardian journalist Nick Robins-Early and researcher Sean Fleming discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    27 mins
  • Is the tide turning for Ukraine in war with Russia? – The Latest

    Is the tide turning for Ukraine in war with Russia? – The Latest
    Apr 23 2026
    With the EU approving a €90bn loan for Ukraine, a surprise visit from Prince Harry, and data suggesting Russian troops made almost no territorial gains in March – are there reasons for optimism in Kyiv? Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Luke Harding – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    12 mins
  • The new Michael Jackson biopic. Why now?

    The new Michael Jackson biopic. Why now?
    Apr 23 2026
    A new blockbuster film about the controversial singer could make $1bn worldwide. Owen Myers and Lanre Bakare explain what it says about Jackson’s legacy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    30 mins
  • Trump extends Iran ceasefire – can a deal be made? – The Latest

    Trump extends Iran ceasefire – can a deal be made? – The Latest
    Apr 22 2026
    Donald Trump has indefinitely extended the US ceasefire with Iran after talks looked increasingly uncertain between both sides. Trump said he would ‘extend the ceasefire until such time as [Iran’s] proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other’. The US blockade remains, as does the closure of the strait of Hormuz by Iran, which seized two ships on Wednesday. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour – watch on YouTube. Read Patrick’s analysis here.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    11 mins
  • Blame game deepens over Mandelson vetting scandal - The Latest

    Blame game deepens over Mandelson vetting scandal - The Latest
    Apr 21 2026
    The Foreign Office chief sacked over the Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal has finally given his side of the story in an explosive appearance before MPs. Olly Robbins told the foreign affairs select committee that he faced ‘constant pressure’ to get Mandelson in post as US ambassador as soon as possible, and claimed Downing Street took a ‘dismissive’ attitude to vetting. It came a day after Keir Starmer accused Robbins of ‘obstructing the truth’ about the vetting process in a high-stakes appearance in parliament. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    15 mins
  • The security report the UK government doesn’t want you to see

    The security report the UK government doesn’t want you to see
    Apr 22 2026
    Fiona Harvey tells Nosheen Iqbal why the climate crisis is a threat to national security. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    28 mins
  • Starmer addresses the Mandelson vetting saga

    Starmer addresses the Mandelson vetting saga
    Apr 21 2026
    Jonathan Freedland on what Keir Starmer said – and didn’t say – to the House of Commons about the Mandelson vetting failure. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    28 mins