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The Story

The Story

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 The biggest stories, told in depth, daily. Join the world's best journalists to uncover what really matters. Hosted by Manveen Rana and Luke Jones. Published seven days a week and ready for you every morning.
The Story is brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Copyright PII
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  • The West Bank land grab no one’s watching

    The West Bank land grab no one’s watching
    Apr 8 2026
    With the world’s attention fixed on the war in Iran, Israeli settler gangs are rapidly and violently expanding outposts in the West Bank – seemingly with impunity. So, what’s it like on the ground? Is the Israeli government softening to the ‘extremist’ settler movement? And will settlers ever be held accountable?
    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory
    Guest: Richard Spencer, world affairs correspondent, The TimesHost: Manveen RanaProducers: Sophie McNulty, Taryn SiegelWe want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com
    Read more: Israel’s settlers seize their chance to snatch land in West BankFurther listening: The Board of Peace: the new UN or Trump’s vanity project?Clips: CNN, France 24, BBC, CBS, ABC 7, Middle East Eye.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    34 mins
  • Inside Britain’s biggest Ponzi scheme

    Inside Britain’s biggest Ponzi scheme
    Apr 7 2026
    Thousands of pensioners invested their life savings into London Capital and Finance before it was revealed to be the UK’s biggest ever Ponzi scheme. Now, new Times reporting shows how the millions in investments were lavishly spent by LCF’s founders. So how was a scheme on this scale allowed to take root in the first place?
    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory
    Guests:
    • Jim Armitage, contributing editor, The Sunday Times.
    • Antonia Summer, investor in LCF.

    Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Harry Stott, Callum Martin.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Inside Britain’s biggest Ponzi scheme: where did £237m go?Clips: Rehman Chisti MP / Facebook.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    38 mins
  • The election that could change Hungary

    The election that could change Hungary
    Apr 6 2026
    Hungary goes to the polls on Sunday and for the first time in sixteen years, Donald Trump’s right-wing ally Viktor Orbán might lose his iron grip on power. But who is this man who’s ruled the country for so long? What do we know about the man who could unseat him? And what would a loss for Orbán mean for the populist right and for Europe as a whole?
    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory
    Guests:
    • Peter Conradi, Europe editor, The Sunday Times
    • Victor Sebestyen, journalist and author covering Eastern Europe & Russia

    Host: Luke JonesProducer: Sophie McNulty, Olivia CaseWe want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com
    Read more: Who is Peter Magyar, the man hoping to oust Viktor Orban?Clips: Bloomberg, DRM News, Péter Magyar - YouTubePhoto: Getty Images, The Times.
    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    31 mins
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