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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 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
September 3 · 11 min
‘Apocalyptic’ El Niño to unleash extreme weather - The Latest
The UN has warned that the El Niño climate phenomenon is ‘supersizing before our eyes’, with the event forecast to be the largest in at least 1,000 years – and making it near certain 2027 will be the hottest year ever recorded. Lucy Hough speaks to environment correspondent Damien Gayle
September 3 · 27 min
Is Ulrich Siegmund the most dangerous man in Germany?
Ulrich Siegmund, the charismatic young leader of the AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt, has been labelled Germany’s most dangerous man by Der Spiegel. John Kampfner explains why
September 2 · 8 min
Wedding guests reportedly killed by US strikes in Iran – The Latest
Iran has accused the US of a ‘war crime’ after a missile blast killed at least four people at a wedding in Iran, as a month long uneasy truce between the US and Iran appears to have collapsed. Lucy Hough speaks to Middle East correspondent Will Christou
September 2 · 32 min
Tupac’s murder: solved at last?
Thirty years after Tupac Shakur’s death, a man has been found guilty of killing the hip-hop legend. William Shaw on the star’s life, legacy and untimely death
September 1 · 11 min
British activist abducted by West Bank settlers - The Latest
A British activist who was forcibly abducted by Israeli settlers in the West Bank has been deported to the UK, amid a surge of settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied territory. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, Emma Graham-Harrison
September 1 · 32 min
War of words: my language lessons in Ukraine
The Guardian’s chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins on why she was inspired to learn Ukrainian and what it taught her about its people
August 31 · 41 min
Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down?
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society
August 28 · 10 min
On the ground in decimated Nepal flood zone – The Latest
Rescue efforts are continuing in Nepal and Tibet after flash floods that have killed hundreds and left many more missing, with fears of fresh flooding due to an overflowing lake. Lucy Hough speaks with south Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen, who is in Nepal, about the situation on the ground
August 28 · 36 min
Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society
August 27 · 10 min
‘Tsunami from the sky:’ floods leave trail of devastation in Nepal and Tibet - The Latest
Hundreds of people are missing or have been killed after catastrophic flash floods hit Nepal and Tibet. Lucy Hough talks to global editor Devika Bhat
August 27 · 42 min
Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and I
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society
August 26 · 14 min
Dolly Parton: why the queen of country was so beloved – The Latest
Tributes have poured in for Dolly Parton, the pioneering country music singer, songwriter and actor who has died aged 80. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian deputy features editor Jenny Stevens
August 26 · 35 min
Black Box: episode 3 – Repocalypse now
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society
August 25 · 9 min
‘Economic D-day’: how desperate is Trump to end Iran war? — The Latest
The White House has threatened sanctions on any country which trades with Iran in bid to economically isolate the country, as US military efforts falter
August 25 · length unknown
Black Box: episode 2 – The hunt for ClothOff, the deepfake porn app
Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society

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