Episodes

  • Assisted dying: a historic vote comes to parliament

    Assisted dying: a historic vote comes to parliament
    Nov 28 2024
    Deputy political editor Jessica Elgot explains how the assisted dying bill came to the House of Commons this week, and how MPs are feeling about their vote. Dr Lucy Thomas speaks about her experience in palliative care and her fears if MPs vote the bill through. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    34 mins
  • The rise of ketamine addiction in the UK

    The rise of ketamine addiction in the UK
    Nov 27 2024
    Journalist Elle Hunt and recovered addict Jack Curran talk about the rise of ketamine use in Britain and its sometimes devastating impact. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    29 mins
  • The Israeli settlers preparing to move to Gaza

    The Israeli settlers preparing to move to Gaza
    Nov 26 2024
    While Palestinians are fleeing the war, one group of Israelis are planning for beachfront homes on the strip. Bethan McKernan and Ruth Michaelson report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    38 mins
  • A mystery in Finnish Lapland, and what it means for the climate crisis

    A mystery in Finnish Lapland, and what it means for the climate crisis
    Nov 25 2024
    Biodiversity and environment reporter Patrick Greenfield travels to Finnish Lapland to investigate the disappearance of its carbon sink, and its implications for the fight against global heating. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    25 mins
  • Nigel Farage and his ‘historic mission’: on the ground with Reform UK

    Nigel Farage and his ‘historic mission’: on the ground with Reform UK
    Nov 22 2024
    Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd goes out on the road – to Birmingham, Stalybridge and Clacton – to chart Nigel Farage’s bid to transform Reform UK into a modern, professional political party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    35 mins
  • An arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu – Today in Focus Extra

    An arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu – Today in Focus Extra
    Nov 21 2024
    The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, his former defence minister and a Hamas leader. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    13 mins
  • What’s behind the escalating situation in Ukraine?

    What’s behind the escalating situation in Ukraine?
    Nov 21 2024
    From long-range missiles being launched to North Korean troops being drafted in, Dan Sabbagh looks at whether the rapid escalation could signal the beginning of the end of the conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    28 mins
  • Starmer v farmers – will the government have to backtrack?

    Starmer v farmers – will the government have to backtrack?
    Nov 20 2024
    More than 10,000 farmers converged on Whitehall protesting against Labour’s plans for inheritance tax on farms. Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    28 mins