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  • Ep 878: The ghost of Boris Johnson

    The Conservatives heralded the arrival of Boris Johnson to join their election campaign. A day later, it emerged he was going on holiday. Why can’t the party get over its former leader?


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    9 min
  • Ep 877: Kylian Mbappe’s warning about the far right

    France’s greatest footballer has urged people to vote against Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party in the upcoming elections.


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    6 min
  • Ep 876: The Taylor Swift of tech

    Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company. The computer chip-maker’s good fortune has elevated its CEO to godlike status in the tech world, but will it last?


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    9 min
  • Ep 875: Why Louie Hinchcliffe could be Team GB’s next athletics star

    The 100 metre sprinter has broken the ten second barrier with a personal best time of 9.95 seconds. Could he do the same at the Paris Olympics this summer?


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    7 min
  • Ep 874: What Hunter Biden’s conviction means for his dad

    Last week Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony charges. What does the verdict mean for Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election?


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    8 min
  • Ep 873: Pro-Palestine candidates threaten to take votes from Labour

    Labour faces an unlikely challenge from a TikTok star in one of its safest seats. What impact could Israel’s war in Gaza have on Labour’s support in some areas?


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    6 min
  • Ep 872: Euro 2024: Gareth Southgate’s last dance?

    The men’s Euros start in Germany tonight. It could be the last time we see the England manager lead the team into a major tournament.


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    7 min
  • Ep 871: The cyberattack on London hospitals

    Why a ransomware attack by a Russian criminal gang led to the NHS issuing an urgent appeal for blood donations.


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    7 min
  • Ep 870: Macron’s gamble: why France’s president called a snap election

    Emmanuel Macron has left rivals scrambling after calling early parliamentary elections. Will it backfire?


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    6 min
  • Ep 869: Shein looks to London

    The controversial fast fashion retailer reportedly wants to sell its shares in London. What would it mean for the business and the City of London’s reputation?


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    8 min

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