Education secretary Bridget Phillipson outlines her plans to tackle truancy. Also, hostage advocate Diane Foley on her hopes for the Middle East.

As political discourse hardens, Lord Dubs warns against abandoning the Refugee Convention. Plus we stick up for real-life friendships after warnings about human-AI relationships.

Paddy O'Connell and Lyse Doucet present this week’s Broadcasting House as the conflict between Israel and Iran ramps up. Cabinet minister Darren Jones discusses the UK's role, as well as the announcement of national inquiry into grooming gangs. Plus, the hyperglot who speaks more than 15 languages, and the BH press review with Alice Bunn of UK Space, George Parker of the Financial Times, and writer and broadcaster Maria McErlane.

The world watched Presidents Trump and Putin shake hands in Alaska. What next? Ex Defence Secretary Sir Ben Wallace gives us his briefing. Plus, the shortage of burial space, and we meet the teenage composers being inspired by the Proms. On the press review, Dame Sheila Hancock, Lord Ed Vaizey and Times journalist Patrick Kidd.

Will the meeting of Trump and Putin in Alaska see land swaps agreed? Labour peer Maurice Glasman gives his analysis from Ukraine. Also Tiger Moth mapping and a look at renting.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

As aid trucks start to enter Gaza, BH speaks to a UN aid director and former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert. Also the Bend it Like Beckham director previews the Lionesses’ Euros final.

We debate the pros and cons of the long school summer holidays. Lyse Doucet explains the recent violence in Syria. Plus, the writers Lee and Andrew Child sit down with Paddy at the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

A look at new tactics by French police to stop boats crossing the Channel ahead of the arrival of President Macron in the UK for a state visit. Plus: are there too many celebrity-penned thrillers being published?