Today in Focus podcast

Today in Focus

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.

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.

 

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How Ceuta migrant crisis exposes divisions within Europe - The Latest

Dozens of people died attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after an estimated ... more

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The exonerated prisoner kicked out of office by Republicans

Guardian US southern bureau chief Olly Laughland tells the story of Calvin Duncan and a Re... more

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Hamas agrees to Trump’s plan to disarm in Gaza – The Latest

Donald Trump has declared a breakthrough in negotiations over the disarmament of Hamas in ... more

31 Jul 2026

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31 Jul 2026


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The pressure to change your face

Guardian US beauty columnist Jessica DeFino explores the rise of ‘tweakments’ and cosmetic... more

31 Jul 2026

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31 Jul 2026


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US-Iran strikes risk regional war in Middle East - The Latest

The US military has carried out a wave of airstrikes against Iran in response to Tehran ta... more

30 Jul 2026

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In Bordeaux as the wildfires close in

Paris correspondent Angelique Chrisafis reports from Bordeaux, as wildfires in the region ... more

30 Jul 2026

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30 Jul 2026


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Infantino cashing in on World Cup: is football’s soul for sale? – The Latest

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has announced plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup to... more

29 Jul 2026

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29 Jul 2026


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The Epstein fixer found dead in his Paris flat

Longtime Epstein associate Daniel Siad – himself accused of human trafficking and rape – w... more

29 Jul 2026

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29 Jul 2026


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Burnham bounce: Labour overtakes Reform in polls – The Latest

Labour has overtaken Reform UK this week for the first time since March last year, accordi... more

28 Jul 2026

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28 Jul 2026


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Can Andy Burnham end rough sleeping?

In the wake of the new PM’s bold pledge, Helen Pidd heads to a [village] (https://www.emba... more

28 Jul 2026

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28 Jul 2026


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Race against time to contain wildfires in France and Spain – The Latest

Firefighters in France and Spain are facing another day battling wildfires that have resul... more

27 Jul 2026

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27 Jul 2026


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How Palantir got into the NHS

The investigative journalist Lucas Amin reports on how the tech company Palantir won a £33... more

27 Jul 2026

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27 Jul 2026


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Charli xcx: does new album hit as hard as Brat? – The Latest

After a decade in the pop fringes, Charli xcx was propelled to global stardom by her 2024 ... more

24 Jul 2026

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24 Jul 2026


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The ‘cockroaches’ marching on India’s government

South Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen on the Cockroach movement – and the student... more

24 Jul 2026

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24 Jul 2026


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Gary Lineker joins calls for wealth tax - The Latest

Millionaires including former footballer Gary Lineker are asking Andy Burnham to tax their... more

23 Jul 2026

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What does the BBC do for you?

Media critic Mark Lawson discusses with Nosheen Iqbal why even the BBC director general ha... more

23 Jul 2026

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