Episodes

  • Culture wars: the fight to save Ukraine’s art

    Culture wars: the fight to save Ukraine’s art
    Jun 18 2026
    The Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins, on the citizens risking their lives to salvage Ukraine’s cultural heritage. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    28 mins
  • Russia warship fires warning shot at British couple – The Latest

    Russia warship fires warning shot at British couple – The Latest
    Jun 17 2026
    Keir Starmer has called the firing of warning shots by a Russian warship at a British yacht sailing across the Channel on Tuesday ‘deeply concerning and reckless’. Russia’s defence ministry said the yacht was on a ‘dangerous course’ and several attempts were made to contact it – a claim disputed by the retired couple onboard the 40ft yacht. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    11 mins
  • Will a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media?

    Will a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media?
    Jun 17 2026
    Governments around the world want to keep under-16s off YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Australia has introduced a ban and now the UK is doing the same. Stephen Byrne and Chris Stokel-Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    32 mins
  • The scramble to convince Trump to back Ukraine - The Latest

    The scramble to convince Trump to back Ukraine - The Latest
    Jun 16 2026
    Donald Trump has urged Russia to ‘make a deal’ with Ukraine as the leaders of G7 countries meet on Tuesday and try to put the conflict back at the top of the agenda. European leaders are hoping to capture Trump’s attention for long enough to speak to him about Ukraine, with the US president’s focus more on the US-Israeli war against Iran. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s Europe correspondent Jon Henley – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    12 mins
  • How the murder of my sister, Jo Cox, changed Britain

    How the murder of my sister, Jo Cox, changed Britain
    Jun 16 2026
    It’s a decade since the MP for Batley and Spen was killed by a far-right extremist. Her sister, Kim Leadbeater, who took over her parliamentary seat, explains what lessons are still to be learned. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    29 mins
  • Will US-Iran peace deal hold? – The Latest

    Will US-Iran peace deal hold? – The Latest
    Jun 15 2026
    The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, but competing claims from Donald Trump and Tehran have left the details shrouded in uncertainty. Questions remain over the reopening of the strait of Hormuz, Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    11 mins
  • In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything

    In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything
    Jun 15 2026
    Helen Pidd goes to Makerfield where the Labour candidate and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham faces Reform UK in a crucial byelection. With reporting from Josh Halliday. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    30 mins
  • Should you boycott the World Cup? – The Latest

    Should you boycott the World Cup? – The Latest
    Jun 12 2026
    The football’s only just kicked off, but this World Cup has already seen its fair share of controversy. With a Somali referee barred from entering the US, Fifa president Gianni Infantino cosying up to Donald Trump and accusations of price gouging and cash grabbing, fans have been left with mixed emotions about the tournament. Annie Kelly speaks to the sportswriter and columnist Jonathan Liew. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    13 mins