Episodes

  • ‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control?

    ‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control?
    Jun 10 2026
    Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer on Vladimir Putin’s increasing isolation – and seeming paranoia – as ordinary Russians become more restive over the toll of the war in Ukraine and a struggling economy at home. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    27 mins
  • Can Badenoch’s culture war win back Reform supporters? – The Latest

    Can Badenoch’s culture war win back Reform supporters? – The Latest
    Jun 9 2026
    Kemi Badenoch has vowed to reform the Equality Act in what is viewed as an attempt to win back support from Reform voters. The Conservative leader, who also served as equalities minister from 2020 to 2022, wants to scrap the public sector equality duty – a legal requirement that forces public institutions to actively consider how their decisions affect equality. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to community affairs correspondent Aamna Mohdin – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    10 mins
  • The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup

    The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup
    Jun 9 2026
    Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans – and the government?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    24 mins
  • Israel and Iran trade strikes: what does this mean for peace deal? – The Latest

    Israel and Iran trade strikes: what does this mean for peace deal? – The Latest
    Jun 8 2026
    Israel and Iran have exchanged direct strikes for the first time since a ceasefire was reached in April, raising fears of a return to a full-scale regional war. The Israeli strikes are in apparent defiance of Donald Trump, who told Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, not to retaliate against Iran, in order to avoid derailing peace talks. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    10 mins
  • The jailing of Germany’s most wanted woman

    The jailing of Germany’s most wanted woman
    Jun 8 2026
    Dancer, dog owner, bank robber. Germany’s most wanted woman, Daniela Klette, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after decades on the run. Deborah Cole and Jason Burke report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    33 mins
  • Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort – The Latest

    Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort – The Latest
    Jun 5 2026
    Thousands have protested in the streets of the Albanian capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. Groundwork has begun on the $1.6bn complex in an area long seen as one of the Mediterranean’s most environmentally sensitive, containing 200 species of birds including flamingos and Dalmatian pelicans. After builders began erecting a concrete-based, barbed wire-topped fence around the site, alarm turned to public outrage at the environmental damage and lack of political transparency around the deal. Lucy Hough speaks to US live news editor Chris Michael – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    11 mins
  • How the myth of ‘two-tier policing’ took hold

    How the myth of ‘two-tier policing’ took hold
    Jun 5 2026
    The far-right conspiracy theory is heard everywhere from pubs to parliament and riots to talk radio. Hugh Muir and Joe Mulhall explain why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    28 mins
  • Is the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire over before it began? - The Latest

    Is the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire over before it began? - The Latest
    Jun 4 2026
    Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities as the US attempts to overcome one of the largest barriers to reaching a broader deal to end the war with Iran. But the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is dependent on a complete halt of fire from Hezbollah, and the evacuation of all its fighters from southern Lebanon. Lucy Hough speaks to Beirut-based reporter William Christou – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    9 mins