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  • From Russia with Steve and Angela

    Are Russians being hit hard by economic sanctions?

    Almost six months on since Russia invaded Ukraine, Adam is joined by BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg and Angela Stent from Georgetown University.

    It’s home! England’s Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in the UEFA Womens’ Euro final at Wembley Stadium. We catch up with eight-year-old fan Tess, who became an internet sensation last week and was there for the historic match.

    Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming, Alix Pickles and Keiligh Baker. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

    30 min
  • Rooney 1-0 Vardy

    Rebekah Vardy loses libel case against Coleen Rooney in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial.

    Adam is joined by Abi Clarke, host of the BBC Sounds podcast, ‘It’s… Wagatha Christie’, and media lawyer Mark Stephens to analyse the ruling.

    It’s cold showers for the people of Hanover in Germany as the city responds to the Russian gas crisis. Energy economist Dr Carole Nakhle is in Germany to explain how the country is adapting to reduced gas supplies.

    Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

    30 min
  • Profit Scorning

    Energy companies have posted huge profits, but energy bills are still going up. The BBC’s Carrie Davies talks through the figures and what’s happening to consumer costs.

    The 22nd Commonwealth Games are getting underway in Birmingham. Adam is joined by athletes Jonnie Peacock and Ama Agbeze (who’s also a Brummie) to discuss what makes these Games so special.

    Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Chris Flynn, Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producers were Emma Crowe and Dave O’Neill. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham

    23 min
  • The Roar of the Lionesses

    England head to Wembley for the Euro 2022 final.

    Gabby Logan and eight-year-old Tess, whose celebrations at the semi-final went viral, chat to Adam about what’s happening right now in women’s football.

    The BBC’s Zoe Kleinmann jumps onto Newscast to explain why Instagram is upsetting so many of its users.
    And Roger Harrabin, environment and science editor, is leaving the BBC after 35 years. What are his tips for Newscast on how to report climate change?

    This episode was produced by Chris Flynn and Clare Williamson and the technical producer was Emma Crowe. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor.

    36 min
  • Monkeypox Health Alert

    A global health emergency is declared, so how worried should we be?

    Adam is joined in the studio by the BBC’s James Gallagher and Dr Rosamund Lewis from the World Health Organisation, to discuss the global outbreak of Monkeypox and how the world can get it under control.

    Also, there’s a warning today that parts of England may face drought conditions if the hot weather persists without rain. Anglian Water’s Regan Harris talks us through how to save water at home and what companies are doing to prepare for shortages.

    Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

    29 min
  • Our Next Prime Minister

    We're backstage at the Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss Tory leadership debate. Adam, Chris and Alex talk it all through...

    Today's Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. Emma Crowe was the technical producer. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor.

    42 min
  • They Think It’s All Dover

    There's a "critical incident" at the English port and holidaymakers are queuing for hours and hours. The BBC’s Katy Austin is in Dover to explain what's going on.

    Adam chats to Jeremy Spake, star of nineties "docudrama" "Airport", and travel podcaster, Lisa Francesca Nand, about the state of air travel this summer.

    And we dip into our sister podcast, Ukrainecast, to hear about the grain deal struck between Ukraine and Russia.

    Today’s Newscast was made by Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

    31 min
  • Industial Action Man

    Adam, Chris and Alex question the general secretary of the RMT union, Mick Lynch, about the next round of rail strikes.

    They also look back on the careers of Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss and bring up a couple of moments the candidates for PM might prefer to forget.

    This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

    29 min
  • Two Blue

    Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak go head to head in the race to be prime minister, after Penny Mordaunt was knocked out of the Conservative leadership contest. Adam and Chris are joined by Charlotte Ivers, political correspondent at Times Radio, to profile the two candidates.

    Also, Greg James tells Adam why he’s been kicked off the Radio 1 Breakfast show.

    This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

    32 min
  • 40.3C

    The UK has recorded its hottest-ever temperature, so BBC weather presenter, Matt Taylor, is back in the studio to talk through the impact of this extreme heat.

    A major incident is declared after a number of fires break out in London and beyond. Fire consultant, Andy Elliot, explains what it’s like fighting the flames on the front line.

    And, there are now three remaining contestants in the battle to become the next PM. Chris explains who could go through to the final vote.

    This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Clare Williamson, with Chris Flynn, and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

    Credit: Britain’s Next Prime Minister: The ITV Debate

    32 min

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