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  • Ep 539: Nicola Sturgeon resigns

    Scotland’s first minister has announced she will step aside after eight years in power. What does Nicola Sturgeon’s shock resignation mean for Scottish independence?


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    7 min
  • Ep 538: Syria's struggle for aid

    The United Nations Humanitarian chief Martin Griffths has acknowledged an international failure to send aid to Syria. Why was it so difficult to get aid in?


    Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    7 min
  • Ep 537: UFOs shot down by the US

    After shooting down a Chinese spy balloon the US military has downed another three unidentified flying objects. What is going on and are any of them from space?


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    8 min
  • Ep 536: A nuisance at the Tate Modern

    The Supreme Court ruled that the Tate Modern’s viewing platform is a “nuisance” to residents of a nearby luxury high-rise. The case could change the way we think about our right to privacy. 


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    7 min
  • Ep 535: Manchester City charged

    The world’s richest club has been charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial rules. How will Manchester City deal with the upcoming inquiry?


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    7 min
  • Ep 534: Andrea Riseborough’s Oscars drama

    A grassroots Oscars campaign has led to a shock nomination for the star of a small, independent film. What does it tell us about the problems facing the Academy Awards?


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    7 min
  • Ep 533: What killed the Teesside crabs?

    Since 2021 dead crabs and lobsters have been washing up along England’s north east coastline. It has left the fishing industry demanding answers about what caused the die-off.


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    8 min
  • Ep 532: The accusations against Dominic Raab

    The deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab is accused of bullying civil servants. Could this be Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s next headache?


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    8 min
  • Ep 531: Earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria

    Deadly earthquakes have struck war torn areas of Syria and parts of neighbouring Turkey that are home to refugees fleeing the conflict. In some places whole neighbourhoods have been destroyed.


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    6 min
  • Ep 530: The hundred billion dollar drop

    How a small investment firm is taking on one of the world’s richest men.


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    7 min

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