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Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly and Helen Pidd 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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September 17 · 27 min
The fight to save Sweden’s soul from the far right
Journalist Martin Gelin tells Helen Pidd about impact of far right on Swedish politics over last four years – and what general election results could mean for country’s future
September 16 · 11 min
Ed Sheeran support acts quit after Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ row - The Latest
All four supporting acts for the upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran’s tour have withdrawn in solidarity with fellow opener Macklemore. The American rapper was removed from Sheeran’s tour after comments made onstage in support of Palestine. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian assistant opinion editor Jason Okundaye
September 16 · 31 min
The Palestinian school under siege
At least five pupils at a village school in the West Bank have been killed in the last year by settlers and soldiers. Emma Graham-Harrison reports on how the school found itself on the frontline, while a teacher explains what life is like for staff and students.
September 15 · 14 min
Lucy Letby inquiry finds babies could have been saved - The Latest
Three babies might have survived and others could have been protected if hospital staff had taken action over concerns about the nurse Lucy Letby, an inquiry has found. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s north of England editor, Josh Halliday
September 15 · 22 min
Why crypto-billionaires love Reform
Reform UK have just been showered with £72m in donations by billionaires. What does that money buy and what will the party do with it? Peter Walker explains
September 14 · 12 min
Sydney Sweeney naked ad controversy: what’s she playing at? - The Latest
The actor Sydney Sweeney is under fire for ‘sexualising women’s sports’ in an ad campaign for US sports prediction company Novig in which she appears in various states of undress, drawing huge criticism from professional sportswomen. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian feature writer Elle Hunt
September 14 · 27 min
AI isn’t going to end humanity ... right?
A series of figures in the tech world have been warning about – and even resigning over – the existential threat posed by AI. How worried should we be? With technology editor Robert Booth
September 11 · 15 min
How 9/11 changed the world – The Latest
25 years on, the dark legacy of the terror attacks that killed almost 3,000 people continues to unfold in the US and across the world. Annie Kelly speaks to international security correspondent Jason Burke
September 11 · 26 min
Ed Stone to elder statesman: the making of Ed Miliband
The foreign secretary has drawn rage and respect after announcing trade sanctions on Israeli settlers. Heather Stewart explains how – and why – Ed Miliband got tough
September 10 · 13 min
Is Trump trying to buy votes? – The Latest
Donald Trump has pledged a payment of $5,000 to every adult American citizen if the Republicans win in the November midterms. Lucy Hough speaks to global editor Devika Bhat
September 10 · 31 min
The young and healthy Dutchman who moved into a care home
Nurse Teun Toebes and filmmaker Jonathan de Jong argue for a radical new approach to treating – and giving freedom to – people with dementia, showcased in their film and book, Human Forever.
September 9 · 12 min
Why is Trump silent on UK sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlements? – The Latest
The foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is facing a backlash over the government’s sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank after the chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, said the safety of British Jews could be at risk. Lucy Hough speaks to diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour
September 9 · 30 min
Inside Reform UK
Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd talks to former Reform insider Tim Montgomerie before heading to the 2026 Reform UK Conference to find out where the party may head next
September 8 · 13 min
UK condemns Israeli settler ‘ethnic cleansing’ in West Bank – The Latest
The UK has attacked ‘settler terrorism’ deployed in a campaign of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, whilst announcing sweeping sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine. Lucy Hough speaks to chief Middle East correspondent Emma Graham-Harrison
September 8 · 31 min
Gloria Steinem’s revolutionary life
From going undercover as a Playboy bunny to founding Ms Magazine, Steinem brought feminism into the US mainstream. Carter Sherman explains her legacy
September 7 · 11 min
‘Thuggish’ far-right protesters descend on Dover and Portsmouth – The Latest
Far-right activists gathered in two disruptive demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend, with many clad in all black and balaclavas. Lucy Hough speaks to political correspondent Ben Quinn
September 7 · 26 min
Why Meta started losing in court
Katy McQue, who has spent years reporting on Meta and the potential harms its platforms pose to children, explains the tactics being used by prosecutors
September 5 · 39 min
Black Box: The Chatbots | Spirals | Ep 1
Guardian journalist Michael Safi investigates a phenomenon labelled ‘AI psychosis’, travelling to the US to meet two people who have been on weird journeys with their chatbots
September 4 · 13 min
Reform donations scandal: the final blow for Farage? – The Latest
Reform UK has suspended two senior officials after they were filmed in an undercover operation appearing to attempt to get around electoral laws on foreign donations, in a major blow to Nigel Farage as his party’s conference kicks off in Birmingham. Lucy Hough speaks to senior political correspondent Peter Walker
September 4 · 29 min
A journey to the frontline of Nepal’s disastrous floods
The Guardian’s Hannah Ellis-Petersen tells Annie Kelly about her journey to some of Nepal’s worst-hit areas, and what she found there

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