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Who might challenge Keir Starmer’s leadership?

Who might challenge Keir Starmer’s leadership?

Wes Streeting, the health secretary, announces he’s resigning from government in an attempt to force Sir Keir Starmer out of Downing Street. Has the Labour leadership contest officially started? What ...

14 Mai 37min

How worried should we be about hantavirus?

How worried should we be about hantavirus?

There are council elections in England and votes for the Welsh Senned and Scottish Parliament today. What could the results mean for Keir Starmer, Labour and for the future of politics in the UK? Wher...

7 Mai 27min

How will Britain respond to a rise in anti-semitic terror attacks?

How will Britain respond to a rise in anti-semitic terror attacks?

In the wake of the terror attacks in Golders Green, what can Britain do to stop antisemitic violence? With a historic marathon record broken, how did Sabastian Sawe achieve his sub 2-hour time? And as...

1 Mai 44min

Is this the worst hay fever season yet?

Is this the worst hay fever season yet?

What do the latest revelations about Peter Mandelson’s appointment tell us about Keir Starmer’s leadership? What are the long term implications of Iran and the US blocking the Strait of Hormuz? And is...

23 Apr 32min

Why are Trump and the Pope feuding?

Why are Trump and the Pope feuding?

Pope Leo has publicly criticised President Trump’s actions in Iran, but what does this mean for the Christian MAGA followers caught in the middle? Is the UK government divided over defence spending? A...

16 Apr 25min

How dangerous is Anthropic’s new AI?

How dangerous is Anthropic’s new AI?

Why does the Artemis II mission around the moon matter? Are concerns around Anthropic’s new AI model Mythos justified? And who has the upper hand in the ceasefire agreement between the US-Israel and I...

9 Apr 32min

Antisemitism and the return of Kanye West

Antisemitism and the return of Kanye West

What can NASA's latest rocket launch teach us about our bodies? Is shared house ownership worth it? And what does the return of Kanye West tell us about our relationship with musicians?Jeevan Vasagar ...

2 Apr 31min

How did a woman sue Meta and Google and win?

How did a woman sue Meta and Google and win?

What does AI chatbots have to do with violence against women and girls? Why have Meta and Google been found liable for social media addiction? And could Nigel Farage's visit to Ipswich Town's Portman ...

27 Mar 35min

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