• 27 minutes 32 seconds
    How the myth of ‘two-tier policing’ took hold
    The far-right conspiracy theory is heard everywhere from pubs to parliament and riots to talk radio. Hugh Muir and Joe Mulhall explain why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    5 June 2026, 2:00 am
  • 8 minutes 48 seconds
    Is the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire over before it began? - The Latest
    Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities as the US attempts to overcome one of the largest barriers to reaching a broader deal to end the war with Iran. But the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is dependent on a complete halt of fire from Hezbollah, and the evacuation of all its fighters from southern Lebanon. Lucy Hough speaks to Beirut-based reporter William Christou watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    4 June 2026, 4:22 pm
  • 24 minutes 37 seconds
    Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker: the US commentators banned from the UK
    The leftwing American commentator Cenk Uygur talks about the ban on him and his nephew, Hasan Piker, entering the UK this week. With reporting from Kiran Stacey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    4 June 2026, 2:00 am
  • 12 minutes 10 seconds
    How the murder of Henry Nowak is being exploited by the far right – The Latest
    There has been violent disorder on the streets of Southampton sparked by the murder of student Henry Nowak. Politicians and community leaders have called for calm amid fears that Nowak’s death will be used to whip up racial resentment against minority ethnic Britons. Lucy Hough speaks to community affairs correspondent Aamna Mohdin watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    3 June 2026, 4:27 pm
  • 30 minutes 59 seconds
    Nicola Sturgeon’s ex and his £400,000 shopping spree
    Fast cars, luxury watches – and, of course, that motorhome: the list of what former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought with embezzled funds is dizzying. Severin Carrell reports.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    3 June 2026, 2:00 am
  • 11 minutes 5 seconds
    What’s missing from ‘embarrassing’ Mandelson files? – The Latest
    The second tranche of documents related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador have been released. The documents, running to more than 1,000 pages, were supposed to reveal what ministers knew about Mandelson’s links to Epstein and the security process to approve his appointment, but instead have revealed government infighting and early doubts about Keir Starmer’s premiership. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    2 June 2026, 4:33 pm
  • 27 minutes 36 seconds
    The party dragging Nigel Farage further to the right
    Daniel Trilling on the far-right party threatening Reform’s chances in the Makerfield byelection. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    2 June 2026, 2:00 am
  • 10 minutes 40 seconds
    Trump insists Iran deal close despite strikes – The Latest
    As Israel threatens to bomb Beirut and the US and Iran trade missile strikes, Donald Trump insists it will ‘all work out well in the end’ and urges his critics to ‘sit back and relax’. So are we any closer to a deal? Lucy Hough speaks to diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    1 June 2026, 4:35 pm
  • 26 minutes 20 seconds
    ‘A husband expects a yes’: wife schools and the Christian nationalist movement
    Alaina Demopoulos reports on the Christian influencers telling women to submit to their husbands. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    1 June 2026, 2:00 am
  • 9 minutes 50 seconds
    Could Nato be dragged into war with Russia? – The Latest
    Nato has vowed to ‘defend every inch’ of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania. The strike prompted swift condemnation and threats of repercussion from European leaders. So is there a risk the war could expand beyond Ukraine? Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Peter Beaumont watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    29 May 2026, 4:19 pm
  • 24 minutes 23 seconds
    Why are our homes and cities all so hot?
    In the week when the hottest May days were recorded, environment editor Fiona Harvey examines a new Climate Change Committee report on how the UK can better withstand extreme heat. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
    29 May 2026, 2:00 am
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