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Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly combines on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and personal testimony from the people at the heart of the stories that matter, to give you a deeper understanding of the world we live in. And to make sense of a rapidly-changing news cycle, our new evening edition 'The Latest' hosted by Lucy Hough, brings you up to speed on the big news story of the day in just 10 minutes. Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.

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March 3 · 30 min
Chaos in the Gulf
After the US and Israel assassinated Iran’s Supreme leader, Tehran has hit back. Missiles have rained down on the Gulf. Will the region retaliate? Julian Borger reports
March 2 · 13 min
Iran war escalates: what’s Trump’s endgame? - The Latest
The war in the Middle East continues to escalate, with casualties and destruction reported across at least nine countries in under 10 hours. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s head of international news, Jamie Wilson
March 1 · 29 min
The assassination of Iran’s ayatollah – and fears for a wider conflict
On Saturday, Iran’s supreme leader was killed in a military strike on his compound as Israel and the US launched attacks on the country. Patrick Wintour reports
February 27 · 11 min
Greens win Gorton and Denton: is this a turning point for UK politics? – The Latest
The Green party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection in a major blow to Keir Starmer. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of England correspondent Hannah Al-Othman, who lives in the constituency and was at the count overnight
February 27 · 27 min
The men trying to do friendship, better – podcast
Can talking about their problems help men forge closer relationships – or is there another way? Josh Halliday reports
February 26 · 11 min
Has Corbyn won the Your Party power battle? - The Latest
Jeremy Corbyn’s allies declared victory after he was voted to be Your Party’s parliamentary leader, beating out his rival Zarah Sultana. Lucy Hough talks to the Guardian columnist Owen Jones
February 26 · 24 min
Will Andrew bring down the monarchy?
As MPs vote to release the documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as trade envoy, Helen Pidd speaks to Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, about the former prince’s antics in the role and whether this scandal will be the monarchy’s last
February 25 · 11 min
Baftas racial slur row sparks BBC backlash – The Latest
The BBC is under fire over its failure to remove a racial slur shouted by John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, from its broadcast of the Bafta film awards. Lucy Hough is joined by the Guardian’s assistant opinion editor Jason Okundaye
February 25 · 37 min
On the ground in the byelection that could end Starmer
Reform and the Greens both insist they can win Gorton and Denton from Labour – and if they do, it could be another nail in the prime minister’s coffin. Helen Pidd reports on how the candidates and voters are feeling
February 24 · 9 min
Mandelson arrested: Epstein files fallout intensifies – The Latest
Former US ambassador Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after his arrest over claims he committed misconduct in public office during his friendship with the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland
February 24 · 25 min
Ukrainian men on how four years of war has changed them
A DJ turned soldier explains how life has changed for Ukraine’s men while Tracey McVeigh and Shaun Walker report on the impact of the conflict and what could happen next
February 23 · 10 min
Could Farage bring ICE to the UK? – The Latest
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has promised to create an ICE-style agency dedicated to mass deportations if the party came to power. Lucy Hough speaks to deputy political editor Jessica Elgot
February 23 · 24 min
Will we ever read books again?
Author and academic Katherine Rundell explores the precipitous decline in reading books for pleasure, and what can be done to reverse it
February 20 · 11 min
Andrew under investigation: what’s next for the former prince? – The Latest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation after police questioned the former prince in relation to allegations he shared confidential material with Jeffrey Epstein. What could happen next? Lucy Hough speaks to police and crime correspondent, Vikram Dodd
February 20 · 32 min
‘They’re not listening!’: the government’s gamble on special education reform
Political correspondent Alexandra Topping and special educational needs student Jake with his mum, Laura, explore the government’s controversial plans for reform
February 19 · 11 min
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested – The Latest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office by police investigating his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian journalist David Pegg
February 19 · 24 min
The ‘guinea pigs’ who had face transplant surgery
Face transplant patient Robert Chelsea and writer Fay Bound Alberti talk through the promise – and darker side – of this pioneering surgery
February 18 · 11 min
Zelenskyy accuses Trump of ‘unfair’ approach in Ukraine-Russia talks – The Latest
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘no agreement’ has been made between Ukraine and Russia in US-mediated peace talks. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s foreign correspondent in Kyiv, Luke Harding
February 18 · 28 min
Why did Labour Together orchestrate a smear campaign against journalists?
A thinktank linked to Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney has been exposed for investigating journalists looking into the group’s funding. Henry Dyer tells Helen Pidd how he found out and why it matters
February 17 · 10 min
Jesse Jackson: titan of US civil rights movement leaves legacy of hope – The Latest
Rev Jesse Jackson, the civil rights campaigner and trailblazer in US politics, has died aged 84. Lucy Hough speaks to Carys Afoko

Today in Focus

Chaos in the Gulf

Iran war escalates: what’s Trump’s endgame? - The Latest

The assassination of Iran’s ayatollah – and fears for a wider conflict

Greens win Gorton and Denton: is this a turning point for UK politics? – The Latest

The men trying to do friendship, better – podcast

Has Corbyn won the Your Party power battle? - The Latest

Will Andrew bring down the monarchy?

Baftas racial slur row sparks BBC backlash – The Latest

On the ground in the byelection that could end Starmer

Mandelson arrested: Epstein files fallout intensifies – The Latest

Ukrainian men on how four years of war has changed them

Could Farage bring ICE to the UK? – The Latest

Will we ever read books again?

Andrew under investigation: what’s next for the former prince? – The Latest

‘They’re not listening!’: the government’s gamble on special education reform

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested – The Latest

The ‘guinea pigs’ who had face transplant surgery

Zelenskyy accuses Trump of ‘unfair’ approach in Ukraine-Russia talks – The Latest

Why did Labour Together orchestrate a smear campaign against journalists?

Jesse Jackson: titan of US civil rights movement leaves legacy of hope – The Latest