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Today, we look at what a potential peace deal in Ukraine could look like.

President Trump says he’ll “probably” meet President Zelensky next week, amid reports that America’s blueprint for peace in Ukraine is set to be unveiled in the coming days. What could a plan look like? And, will President Zelensky back it? Paddy and Laura are joined by the BBC’s Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse.

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Today, we go back to where it all began - Brexitcast.

Adam, Laura, Chris and Faisal reunite in the BBC Radio Theatre in front of a live audience to discuss the past and future of Brexit. Could another outcome have been possible? Could Theresa May have survived Brexit as PM? And, is the Brexit debate starting to heat up again?

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Today we look at what Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch had to say to Chris in the past 24 hours.

Keir Starmer has announced plans to make it easier to build nuclear power stations in England and Wales, whilst Kemi Badenoch was interviewed about her new policy pledge to block benefits for migrants settling in the UK.

And Adam and Chris are joined by health and science correspondent James Gallagher as recorded in front of a live studio audience for Newscast’s 5th birthday.

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Flynn with Nancy Geddes and Shiler Mahmoudi. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today we look at what Donald Trump means when he says he wants to own Gaza.

Adam, Chris, Paddy and Laura speak to international editor Jeremy Bowen, who goes through the reaction from across the world and what the consequences of the comments are.

Everyone’s together in the BBC Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House on Newscast’s 5th birthday.

They also talk about the amount of money the UK may have pay as it hands over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg, and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, we look at what could be the start of a trade war between the US and China.

After postponing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, President Trump has introduced a 10% tax on all goods imports from China. Early this morning Beijing announced it would impose a retaliatory 10% levy, albeit on fewer products.

Adam is joined by Laura Bicker, the BBC’s China Correspondent and Cindy Yu from the Spectator’s Chinese Whispers podcast.

Plus, Adam speaks to journalist Ben Westhoff about the fentanyl crisis in America and why President Trump had cited it as the reason behind raising taxes on Mexican, Canadian and Chinese goods.

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Today, we look at Sir Keir Starmer being the first UK Prime Minister to join a gathering of EU leaders since Brexit. Meanwhile, President Trump has unveiled his much promised tariffs.

Starmer says the trip is part of what he calls a “reset” between the UK and European Union.

And, what is the future for the EU in the face of tariffs and internal disputes? Adam speaks to Katya Adler, BBC Europe editor.

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Today, we look at a new book about what went on behind the scenes during Labour’s rise to power. Journalists and authors of Get In, Gabriel Pogrund and Patrick Maguire, join Laura and Paddy to explain how the party went from a crushing defeat in 2019 to a decisive victory in 2024 - and all the pitfalls and schemes that played out along the way.

Plus, Laura and Paddy discuss the global reaction to Donald Trump following through on his campaign pledge to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariff rises. The President says the tax hikes are in retaliation for what he see’s as a lack of action on immigration and drug trafficking between the countries’ borders.

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Today, we look at the challenges facing Labour’s plans for welfare reform. After the chancellor Rachel Reeves set her sights on a “fundamental” reform of the system, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss what that could mean for health and disability benefits and why cost cutting reforms could cause trouble within the Labour party.

Plus, five years on from the UK’s departure from the European Union we look at what’s actually changed and why for some people the Brexit deal still isn’t done.

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Today, Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss whether Lord Mandelson will be approved as Ambassador to the US, a disagreement in the shadow cabinet and whether Rachel Reeves’ plans for growth will work.

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Today, we discuss Home Office plans to tackle migrant smuggling gangs.