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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What’s missing from ‘embarrassing’ Mandelson files? – The Latest

The second tranche of documents related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambass... more

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The party dragging Nigel Farage further to the right

Daniel Trilling on the far-right party threatening Reform’s chances in the Makerfield byel... more

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#296

Trump insists Iran deal close despite strikes – The Latest

As Israel threatens to bomb Beirut and the US and Iran trade missile strikes, Donald Trump... more

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‘A husband expects a yes’: wife schools and the Christian nationalist movement

Alaina Demopoulos reports on the Christian influencers telling women to submit to their hu... more

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#294

Could Nato be dragged into war with Russia? – The Latest

Nato has vowed to ‘defend every inch’ of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartm... more

29 May 2026

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29 May 2026


#293

Why are our homes and cities all so hot?

In the week when the hottest May days were recorded, environment editor Fiona Harvey exami... more

29 May 2026

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29 May 2026


#292

‘Lost generation’: why can’t young people get jobs? – The Latest

A landmark report has warned that the UK risks a ‘lost generation’ of young people, as new... more

28 May 2026

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28 May 2026


#291

Human rights lawyer Francesca Albanese on life under US sanctions

The UN’s special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, on the war in Gaza, living ... more

28 May 2026

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29:03

28 May 2026


#290

Mandelson ties to China, Russia and Israel flagged in vetting – The Latest

Peter Mandelson’s links with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel were among the con... more

27 May 2026

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27 May 2026


#289

Can dating reality shows ever be safe?

Sirin Kale on the BBC Panorama investigation into Married at First Sight UK. Help support ... more

27 May 2026

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27 May 2026


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US strikes Iran as Trump faces backlash over ‘disastrous’ peace deal plan - The Latest

The US has launched fresh strikes on Iran despite suggestions that a peace deal could be w... more

26 May 2026

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26 May 2026


#287

Andy Burnham’s (third) bid for the Labour leadership

Josh Halliday on why Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is tipped to be the future Labour leade... more

26 May 2026

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26 May 2026


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Heatwave hell: are soaring temperatures the new normal? – The Latest

The UK is experiencing record-breaking temperatures in an unprecedented May heatwave, whil... more

25 May 2026

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25 May 2026


#285

The death penalty returns to Israel

Senior Middle East correspondent Emma Graham-Harrison on a pair of laws recently passed by... more

25 May 2026

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25 May 2026


#284

Stateside with Kai and Carter: Why the fight over abortion in US isn’t finished

The US supreme court has preserved nationwide access to mail-order abortion pills, for now... more

23 May 2026

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23 May 2026


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World Cup: England’s shock squad and the politics of football – The Latest

A ruthless Thomas Tuchel has left several big names at home for his England squad at this ... more

22 May 2026

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22 May 2026


#282

Are we heading for another Ebola crisis?

Kay Lay and Prosper Heri Ngorora report on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic o... more

22 May 2026

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22 May 2026


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The far-right Israeli minister taunting detained Gaza activists – The Latest

Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has triggered global outra... more

21 May 2026

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21 May 2026