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The Guardian

Hosted by Nosheen Iqbal and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus is unmatched in both scope and depth, delivering analysis and storytelling from right across the planet. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, and beyond, the Guardian offers comprehensive reporting across every continent. Most recently we have introduced new correspondents in the Caribbean, South America and Africa.

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Reporter Emily Dugan investigates the case against Kai Shannon, 33, a London man found guilty of the 2009 murder of Wahab Zaaki. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

‘The sacrifice’: was Kai Shannon wrongfully convicted of murder? Part 2

Reporter Emily Dugan investigates the case against Kai Shannon, now 33 years old, found guilty of the 2009 murder of Wahab Zaaki. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

‘Sacrifice’: Was Kai Shannon wrongfully convicted of murder? – part one

Questions mount over collapse of trial of teacher and parliamentary researcher accused of spying for China. Dan Sabbagh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Inside the mystery of the collapsed Chinese spy trial

As Israeli and Palestinian families waited for loved ones to be released, Trump met world leaders to continue ceasefire talks. Will Christou, Dan Boffey and Jason Burke report on an extraordinary day in the Middle East. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees: how the day unfolded

As Israel and Palestinian families waited for loved ones to be released, Trump met world leaders to continue ceasefire talks. Will Christou, Dan Boffey and Jason Burke report on an extraordinary day in the Middle East. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Today in Focus producer Natalie Ktena heads to a peace camp in Cyprus that aims to bring together children from Israel and the West Bank. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Palestinian and Israeli kids trying to be friends

She’s a global pop star who appears relatable even as her tours alter a country’s economy. But her new album has sparked surprisingly fierce criticism. Alexis Petridis and Laura Snapes explain.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

From boom to backlash: has Taylor Swift lost her touch?

From inside Gaza, Ansam Tantesh and Mai Elawawda react to the news of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel and the prospect of finally ending the two-year war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

‘Thank God we witnessed this’: Palestinians on the ceasefire deal - Today in Focus Extra

Numbers of younger people getting bowel and colon cancers are rising. Devi Sridhar explains why their diets could be to blame. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

What are ultra-processed foods doing to our bodies?

Guardian journalist Abigail Radnor and Dave Rich of the Community Security Trust talk through the grief, fear and anger of the British Jewish community after the Heaton Park Synagogue terror attack. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

‘This is what we’ve been afraid of’: British Jews after the Manchester attack

Gabrielle Canon reports from Los Angeles on the wildfires destroying homes and communities. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

‘The entire community is just gone’: inside the Los Angeles wildfires

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