Today in Focus
Hosted by Anushka Asthana and Rachel Humphreys, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday
The lonely reality of male infertility
Sperm counts are in decline worldwide, and testosterone levels are said to be plunging, but male infertility...
ListenCounter-terror police take over Ann Widdecombe murder investigation – The Latest
Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of the former MP and Reform...
ListenChina’s massive AI rollout
Senior China correspondent Amy Hawkins on China’s embrace of AI, from medical avatars to food delivery...
ListenHow Trump’s intervention tarnished the World Cup – The Latest
There is just one week to go until the winner of the World Cup is crowned, and it has been a memorable...
ListenThe missing scientists at the centre of a UFO conspiracy
Are the disappearances or deaths of 11 US scientists really linked in a nefarious plot? Or just a conspiracy...
ListenUS and Iran exchange strikes: is Trump’s peace deal over? - The Latest
The US president has said the truce with Iran is ‘over’ amid 48 hours of intense strikes. In the...
ListenNigel Farage v Count Binface
Political correspondent Ben Quinn talks about the forthcoming byelection in Clacton after all Reform’s...
ListenTrump on rampage at Nato summit: what does it mean for Ukraine? – The Latest
The US president is in combative mood as Nato leaders meet for a two-day summit in Ankara. There are...
ListenIran’s show of strength
Patrick Wintour reports from the funeral of Ali Khamenei as the Iranian regime puts on a show of confidence...
ListenNigel Farage resigns to stand in ‘people vs establishment’ byelection – The Latest
Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as the MP for Clacton, triggering a byelection in which he...
ListenSearching for earthquake survivors in Venezuela
Tom Phillips speaks to the ordinary Venezuelans struggling to find their friends and family after the...
ListenFarage under pressure over gifts from convicted fraudster – The Latest
As Nigel Farage awaits the findings of a standards watchdog investigation into a £5m gift he received...
ListenHas the US finally fallen in love with football?
Has the success of the US men’s team – and hosting the World Cup – finally made Americans fall...
ListenHow a Melbourne woman’s death is shining light on the dangers of non-medical births – Full Story podcast
The Guardian’s Full Story podcast covers the inquest into the death of the influencer Stacey Warnecke....
ListenTaylor Swift’s wedding: Madison Square Garden, NDAs and a princess castle – The Latest
The US superstar golden couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are finally tying the knot in a rumoured...
ListenThe return of the firing squad in Trump’s America
Why are more states than ever in the US using the firing squad as a method of execution? With chief...
ListenHow Labour diverted billions from NHS services to appease Trump – The Latest
The NHS will divert billions of pounds from essential services to pay for new medicines, under the terms...
Listen‘I don’t think she knew how much danger she was in’: the life and death of Annabel Rook
The community leader and mother of two Annabel Rook was murdered by her partner. Annie Kelly talks to...
ListenCrypto, bibles and watches: how Trump made over $2bn last year – The Latest
President Trump cashed in on more than $2bn from crypto and other businesses ventures last year. As...
ListenThe Burnham blueprint, as told by one of its architects
Andy Burnham has set out his economic plans for Britain. Neal Lawson, from the Burnham-aligned group...
ListenIs the UK spending enough on defence? – The Latest
The prime minister has unveiled his long-delayed defence investment plan, promising an extra £15bn...
ListenWhere have all the first jobs gone?
The number of young people in the UK not in work, education or training is spiralling. How much damage...
ListenHow would PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham change Britain? - The Latest
Andy Burnham has set out his vision for the UK in his first big policy speech since launching a bid...
ListenLife on the porch of an empty mansion
Why are so many luxury homes in London lying empty? Sam Wollaston reports. Help support our independent...
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