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Drowning in news? Let The Story guide you. 

Each morning, hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones bring you today's most important story, told by the journalists who know what really happened. 

In depth, honest, and mixed in with exclusive reports and groundbreaking investigations.

Discover the story behind the story with the flagship podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times.

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The Story

Donald Trump announced sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies, saying he hoped it may push Putin to be ‘reasonable’ over ending the Ukraine war. The EU swiftly followed suit, and are discussed using seized Russian assets to help fund Ukraine. Could the financial pressure bring Russia’s economy– and Putin’s war ambitions– to its knees? 

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

Guest: Maxim Tucker, Ukraine correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana. 

Producer: Micaela Arneson, Edith Rousselot. 

Read more: What do Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil mean for Ukraine war?

Trump announces ‘tremendous’ new raft of sanctions against Russia

Clips: Forbes, Associated Press, Times News. 

Photo: Getty Images

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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The financial fight for Ukraine

Donald Trump is promising to give Argentina $20 billion to save its struggling economy but only if incumbent President Javier Milei holds onto power in the midterm elections this weekend. So why does Trump care about a country 5,000 miles away? And is this part of a broader swing to the right across South America?

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

Guest: Stephen Gibbs, contributor, Latin America and the Caribbean, The Times and The Sunday Times. 

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Olivia Case.

Read more: 

Trump to Argentina voters: Back Javier Milei to get US billionsMaría Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize — to fury of Trump’s team
Further listening: Are Trump's strikes in Venezuela a 'war on drugs' - or a grab for oil? 

Clips: AP, Forbes, ABC, PBS, Vivo / YouTube, New York Post, The Guardian. 

Photo: Getty Images.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Is Trump trying to sway Argentina's election?

On the night of September 9, sirens sounded across eastern Poland. Around 20 Russian drones had crossed the border, and NATO aircraft were scrambled to shoot them down. The incident became a wake-up call for Europe and the US, where further sightings of drones over airports and military facilities have since been reported. This week, defence secretary John Healey announced a plan to allow British troops to bring down drones over military bases. But the UK isn’t the only country taking this growing threat more seriously. So what’s Europe’s plan to fight Putin’s drones? 

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

Guest: Oliver Moody, Berlin correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times. 

Host: Manveen Rana. 

Producer: Micaela Arneson. 

Read more: Drones and balloons cause wave of panic in Nato countries

How ‘state-sponsored’ drone activity is pushing Nato to brink

Soldiers will be given power to shoot down threatening drones

Further listening: Putin’s drones, Nato’s fightback, and when is it war? https://pod.fo/e/3352cd 

Clips: NPR, 7 News, Sky News, Channel 4 News, BBC News.

Photo: Getty Images. 

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Europe’s plan to fight Putin’s drones

Late last week, after new revelations about the relationship between the Duke of York and Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew was forced to relinquish his titles. His meeting with the King also followed the publication of extracts from the autobiography of Virginia Giuffre, which is released today. Giuffre accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, something he has always strongly denied. In recent days, there have been further questions about the prince's judgement and financial arrangements. 

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

Guests: 

 • Katie Gatens, Commissioning Editor of News Review, The Sunday Times. 
 • George Greenwood, Investigations Reporter, The Times. 

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producers: Edith Rousselot and Shabnam Grewal. 

Read more: ‘Tell us everything you saw, Andrew, for Virginia’s sake’

Clips: BBC, Times Radio.

Photo: Getty Images

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The continuing fall of Prince Andrew

Today we bring you the first episode from The Times' new investigative series, The Poppy Day Bomb.

On Remembrance Sunday in 1987, an IRA bomb went off in Mario Ledwith’s hometown of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, which ultimately killed 12 people. A lifetime later, Mario returns to investigate the silence surrounding that terror attack.

To make sure you don't miss the rest of the series, subscribe to the Poppy Day Bomb.

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence that you may find upsetting.

Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter, The Times. 

Get in touch: mario.ledwidth@thetimes.co.uk

podcasts.investigates@thetimes.com

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The Story presents: The Poppy Day Bomb

The small Irish town of Tuam is home to one of Ireland's most shocking secrets. During the 20th century, thousands of children born out of wedlock were taken from their mothers, branded the 'children of sin' and sent to institutions run by nuns. At St Mary's, it’s claimed 800 died of preventable causes, their remains discarded. Now, following a decade-long campaign for justice, an excavation has begun. Will it finally uncover the truth? 

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

WARNING: This episode contains references to rape, and the deaths and mistreatment of babies and infants.

Guest: Sean O’Neill, senior writer, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Dave Creasey.

Clips: BBC, Sky News, The Journal, RTE, ABC, France24.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com.

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The lost children of Tuam - the Sunday Story

This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Each episode is hosted by The Story released as a bonus weekly series on Saturdays. 

Marine scientist Ben Fitzpatrick is fighting to protect the Ningaloo Coast and Exmouth Gulf – one of Earth’s last wild marine frontiers, home to whale sharks, dugongs, manta rays and vibrant coral reefs. Speaking with Adam Vaughan, he reflects on growing up in Western Australia and why safeguarding this rare ocean wilderness matters for future generations.

Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 

Guest: Ben Fitzpatrick, Marine Scientist and Mission Blue Hope Spot Champion

Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times

Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Sound Designer: David Crackles

This podcast is advertiser funded.

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The Story presents: Planet Hope - Protecting Australia’s Ningaloo Coast

In politically unstable times, the whims and worries of the global bond market are having a huge impact on what action governments around the world can take. So who are these people trading in government debt? And how did they get the power to leave so many governments so shaken and stirred?

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

Guest: Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times.

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Shabnam Grewal.

Read more: 

IMF warns soaring debt levels threaten financial stabilityWhy bond markets rule the world (and give Rachel Reeves a lifeline)UK to have highest inflation rate of major economies, IMF says
Clips: Bloombergtv, Eurodollar University, Stone X, Bloomberg Podcasts, Al Jazeera English, CNBC International Live.

Photo: Getty Images.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Do bond markets rule the world?

Since the case against two British men accused of spying for China suddenly collapsed, the Government and the Crown Prosecution Service have been playing the blame game, each accusing the other of being responsible. So who’s really at fault? And did China get a free pass in order to secure a better trade deal?

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

Guest: Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor, Sunday Times. 

Host: Manveen Rana. 

Producers: Olivia Case, Micaela Arneson. 

Read more: 

The inside story of China spy case collapse: ‘It came from the very top’Keir Starmer’s security adviser ‘too close to China’, ministers warn
Further listening: The Westminster aide suspected of spying for China 

Clips: Sky, WION, BBC, ITV, Parliament TV, Channel 4.

Photo: Alamy, Lauren Hurley/No 10 Downing Street/Crown Copyright, Faculty AI, Adobe Stock, Denise Kelly. 

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Why questions remain about the collapsed China spying case

With increasing numbers of people crossing the Channel in small boats, emergency call logs lay bare the fears faced by those trying to reach Britain. These calls highlight the risks taken every day by those at the centre of this growing crisis. 

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

Guest: Emma Yeomans, News reporter, The Times. 

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Edward Drummond. 

Read more: Bigger, deadlier crossings: distress calls show migrant crisis has changed

Further listening: The human cost of the migrant crisis

Clips: ITV News, The Times, GB News.

Photo: Getty Images

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Channel chaos laid bare in distress calls

Under lockdown, police have been given extraordinary new powers. What do the new rules mean for bobbies on the beat, and how will they change our relationship to the police force? 

 

Guest: 

John Simpson, Times crime correspondent 

Jonathan Ames, Times legal editor

John Apter, chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales

 

Host: Manveen Rana

Clips: BBC, Talkradio

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