Today in Focus

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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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July 4 · 23 min
How 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
July 3 · 13 min
Taylor 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 major event in New York’s Madison Square Garden. So what do we know about Friday’s ceremony? Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian writer Elle Hunt
July 3 · 27 min
The 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 reporter for Guardian US Ed Pilkington
July 2 · 12 min
How 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 of the US-UK trade deal agreed last December, which could lead to more than 200,000 excess deaths, analysis has found. Lucy Hough speaks to columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
July 2 · 44 min
‘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 Annabel’s best friend and parents after the conclusion of the trial
July 1 · 10 min
How Trump made over $2bn last year – The Latest
Donald Trump cashed in on more than $2bn from crypto and other business ventures last year. Just how rich can a sitting US president get? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian reporter Aisha Down
July 1 · 26 min
The 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 Mainstream, explains the thinking behind it
June 30 · 12 min
Is the UK spending enough on defence? – The Latest
The prime minister has unveiled his long-awaited defence investment plan after months of delays, promising an extra £15bn in military spending over the next four years. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian policy editor Kiran Stacey
June 30 · 25 min
Where 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 could it do to their long-term prospects – and the country? Sammy Gecsoyler reports
June 29 · 11 min
How would PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham change Britain? - The Latest
The Makerfield MP has set out his vision for the UK in his first big policy speech since launching a bid to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of England editor, Josh Halliday
June 29 · 21 min
Life on the porch of an empty mansion
Why are so many luxury homes in London lying empty? Sam Wollaston reports
June 26 · 11 min
The king, his millions, and the first public royal tax bill – The Latest
King Charles has become the first monarch in modern times to reveal how much tax he pays on his private income: £24.6m over the last two years. But just how open has the revelation been? Lucy Hough speaks to our European financial affairs editor, Juliette Garside
June 26 · 37 min
A British woman was strangled in the UK – why did the US military try her case?
When the academic Sarah Steele was assaulted in England, she had no idea her case would end up in front of a US military court. Harry Davies explains why military judges and juries are ruling on crimes committed in the UK
June 25 · 11 min
Desperate search for survivors after deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela – The Latest
Rescue efforts are under way in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes caused buildings to collapse and killed at least 164 people, and there are fears the death toll could rise significantly. Lucy Hough speaks to Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips
June 25 · 32 min
The dawn of the designer baby
Jenny Kleeman investigates ‘Biotech Barbie’ Cathy Tie, the controversial entrepreneur hoping to revolutionise human reproduction by letting parents edit their embryos
June 24 · 12 min
Hundreds of mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ hospital trust – The Latest
A shocking report into the biggest ever maternity care scandal in the NHS has revealed more than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed as a result of inadequate care in Nottingham
June 24 · 26 min
Britain, Brexit, Burnham: how was it for EU?
A decade after Brexit, the UK simply can’t shake the legacy of the referendum. But with shifting public opinion and the rise of Andy Burnham, could Britain be plotting a path back to the EU?
June 23 · 11 min
Deadly heatwave grips Europe with record high temperatures - The Latest
Europe is dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France holding an emergency meeting after heat-related deaths. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan
June 23 · 25 min
Where did it all go wrong for Starmer?
The UK has lost its sixth prime minister in a decade. How did Keir Starmer go from landslide victory to resigning in two years?
June 22 · 14 min
Starmer resigns as UK prime minister - The Latest
Keir Starmer has announced he will stand down as prime minister after days of intense pressure from Labour MPs, including cabinet ministers, following Andy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield. Lucy Hough speaks to senior political correspondent Peter Walker

Today in Focus

How a Melbourne woman’s death is shining light on the dangers of non-medical births – Full Story podcast

Taylor Swift’s wedding: Madison Square Garden, NDAs and a princess castle – The Latest

The return of the firing squad in Trump’s America

How Labour diverted billions from NHS services to appease Trump – The Latest

‘I don’t think she knew how much danger she was in’: the life and death of Annabel Rook

How Trump made over $2bn last year – The Latest

The Burnham blueprint, as told by one of its architects

Is the UK spending enough on defence? – The Latest

Where have all the first jobs gone?

How would PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham change Britain? - The Latest

Life on the porch of an empty mansion

The king, his millions, and the first public royal tax bill – The Latest

A British woman was strangled in the UK – why did the US military try her case?

Desperate search for survivors after deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela – The Latest

The dawn of the designer baby

Hundreds of mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ hospital trust – The Latest

Britain, Brexit, Burnham: how was it for EU?

Deadly heatwave grips Europe with record high temperatures - The Latest

Where did it all go wrong for Starmer?

Starmer resigns as UK prime minister - The Latest