Today in Focus

The Guardian says Peter Mandelson failed security clearance before being appointed as Starmer’s pick for Washington, and that the Foreign Office overruled the result.

Trump picked a fight with Pope Leo, and the blowback came fast.

Albert Douglas was out of options.

This episode reports on the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by Donald Trump, with plans for historic talks in Washington.

Environmental editor Damien Carrington discusses how oil and gas companies are making record profits due to the war in Ukraine, while consumers face rising costs.

Europe is suddenly loud again.

Israel and Lebanon are talking at last.

The episode discusses the US imposing a naval blockade on Iranian ports as leverage to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pressure Iran back to negotiations.

A street chat turns into a privacy test.

A news podcast covering the ousting of Viktor Orban in Hungary and its global implications.

This episode analyzes the bizarre week in US politics, including Melania Trump's speech denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Trump's threats against Iran.

Kanye West once had a grip on culture.

Orbán suddenly looks vulnerable.

Kim Jong-un's daughter has stepped into public view.

Food is the pressure point.

The Ellisons are moving into American media.

A school bombing tears through ordinary family life.

A Guardian journalist investigates how a hacker named Martha Root infiltrated and exposed neo-Nazi networks on Tinder.

Shahira Sadat wanted a future in software engineering.

Artemis 2 comes across as ambition with the brakes on.

Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's infrastructure while claiming to negotiate with reasonable Iranian leaders, creating confusion about US intentions.

A journalist investigates the UK's ambitious AI and supercomputer initiative by visiting Debton, Essex, to find a massive supercomputer meant to boost the economy, but encounters locals who are unaware of it.

Cuba is asking a hard question.

Tyre is waiting for the bombing.

A journalist recounts her experience covering the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, detailing the challenges of securing a seat in the courtroom and the atmosphere of the proceedings.

This episode investigates the brutal murder of Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis in 2011 and the subsequent 12-year hunt for justice.

This episode explores Ireland's pilot program providing a basic income to artists, featuring an interview with a musician who benefits from the scheme.

MP Charlotte Nicholls shares her experience of going through a rape trial and losing, speaking in Parliament during a debate about scrapping jury trials.

This episode investigates Nigel Farage's lucrative side hustle on Cameo, where he records personalized messages, including some that go beyond birthday wishes and involve offensive content for money.

The episode examines how the Strait of Hormuz could determine the outcome of the US-Israel war on Iran, focusing on its role as a critical oil chokepoint.

This episode examines Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's consistent criticism of the Trump administration's foreign policy actions, including the Iran attack, Venezuela, and Israel's actions in Gaza, positioning him as a rare European leader willing to challenge Trump.

The Guardian's defense editor explains the sudden collapse of a high-profile spy case against two British men accused of working for China.

A Guardian reporter describes the scene in Hostages Square as Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees are released after a ceasefire.

A summer camp in Cyprus brings together Israeli and Palestinian teenagers affected by the conflict to share their stories and seek understanding.

The episode analyzes the backlash to Taylor Swift's new album 'The Life of a Showgirl' and her cultural impact.

This episode investigates the link between ultra-processed foods and rising cancer rates in young people, featuring expert analysis and personal testimony.

A Guardian journalist reflects on the impact of the Manchester terror attack on Britain's Jewish community, sharing personal memories and the solemnity of Yom Kippur.

Analysis of Trump's 20-point peace plan to end the Gaza war, with insights from negotiations in Cairo.

A personal story about a man whose father has Huntington's disease and his fear of inheriting it, leading to a discussion of a new treatment.

An investigative look at Trump's executive order approving TikTok's sale and its implications for data privacy and political influence.