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Today in Focus

Today in Focus

By: The Guardian
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 Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly combines on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and personal testimony from the people at the heart of the stories that matter, to give you a deeper understanding of the world we live in. And to make sense of a rapidly-changing news cycle, our new evening edition 'The Latest' hosted by Lucy Hough, brings you up to speed on the big news story of the day in just 10 minutes. Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.© 2026 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • What is Netanyahu’s endgame in Iran war? – The Latest

    What is Netanyahu’s endgame in Iran war? – The Latest
    Mar 27 2026
    Could Israeli public support for the war in Iran give Benjamin Netanyahu a boost before this year’s elections? The vote will be the first chance for Israelis to have a say on their government since the Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, Emma Graham-Harrison – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    14 mins
  • Spring break: Culture worth catching this season

    Spring break: Culture worth catching this season
    Mar 27 2026
    Critics Catherine Shoard, Alexis Petridis and Hannah J Davies on what to watch and listen to this season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    33 mins
  • Iran says Trump ‘negotiating with himself’: what next for war? - The Latest

    Iran says Trump ‘negotiating with himself’: what next for war? - The Latest
    Mar 26 2026
    Donald Trump insists Iran is still interested in cutting a peace deal despite Tehran rejecting the US plan. Iran has now put forward a five-point counterproposal and says the war will end on its own terms. Lucy Hough 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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    13 mins
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Better with original presenting team led by Anoushka, but still part of my workday routine. Informative

Better with Anoushka

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In a world of polarised opinions, this podcast from The Guardian provides wider insight and information on the stories of the day. An invaluable source for balanced coverage each day.

Great reporting

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Good overall summary dealing with Harry's position and his chances of winning along with historical summary of how we got here.

Good summary.

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