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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.© 2026 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Starmer v Burnham: will it split Labour?

    Starmer v Burnham: will it split Labour?
    Jan 27 2026
    The prime minister may have seen off the challenge for the moment – but what will be the cost to his leadership? Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    30 mins
  • Minnesota shooting: protests erupt over Alex Pretti killing – The Latest

    Minnesota shooting: protests erupt over Alex Pretti killing – The Latest
    Jan 26 2026
    US federal agents shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday, the second such killing in the city in less than three weeks. Pretti was an intensive care nurse with no criminal record, yet authorities raced to portray him as a violent ‘gunman’ who threatened to ‘massacre’ law enforcement. Video evidence directly contradicts this account. Protests have since erupted across the US and the Trump administration has said it is ‘reviewing’ the incident. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian columnist Moira Donegan. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    11 mins
  • Why Germany is racing to rebuild its army

    Why Germany is racing to rebuild its army
    Jan 26 2026
    Are the German people on board with the government’s massive militarisation programme? Kate Connolly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    25 mins
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Better with original presenting team led by Anoushka, but still part of my workday routine. Informative

Better with Anoushka

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In a world of polarised opinions, this podcast from The Guardian provides wider insight and information on the stories of the day. An invaluable source for balanced coverage each day.

Great reporting

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Good overall summary dealing with Harry's position and his chances of winning along with historical summary of how we got here.

Good summary.

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