Are stalking cases soaring in Britain?
New data suggests that stalking offences have increased fiftyfold in England and Wales in the last decade. What explains the rise? Writer: J...
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Will the government’s plan to stop young people smoking work?
A law will make it illegal for people born after 2008 from buying tobacco in the UK Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Casey Magloire Host: Cas...
Why is the Michael Jackson biopic such a hit?
In cinemas around the world crowds are gathering to sing, and even dance along to the new Micheal Jackson biopic. Does that mean the controv...
How a sub-2 hour marathon finally happened
Until Sunday, no one in history had run a sub-2 hour marathon. So how did Sabastian Sawe do it? Writer: Jonathan Lewis Producer: Casey Maglo...
Why your hayfever is getting worse
Climate change and pollutants are making your allergies worse. But could the health consequences of warming weather be even more serious in...
Is Ticketmaster ripping off fans?
A jury in the US has won a case against Ticketmaster, claiming that they have monopolised the ticketing industry. What does this mean for co...
What does Apple’s new CEO tell us about its future?
Apple CEO, Tim Cook, has announced that his successor will be the company's current head of hardware, John Ternus. But what does his appoint...
Why is Keir Starmer on the ropes?
Keir Starmer finds himself in hot water once again over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. How much danger is he in? Reporter: Cat Neilan W...
Why is the UK paying to switch off wind energy?
Wind, solar and nuclear now generate the majority of the UK's energy, but in a bid to promote renewables the government has ended up paying...
Trump vs the Pope. What does it mean?
A public clash between Donald Trump and the Pope has exposed tensions inside America’s Christian right. Why does this matter? Writer: Jonath...
Why do Reform councillors keep quitting the party?
Reform councillors are quitting more than any other party. What is behind the trend and how will it impact the local elections? Writer: Made...
Who really revealed Banksy’s identity?
For years, many people have claimed to know the identity of Banksy, the anonymous British street artist. Now a recent report claims to have...
Why are beta blockers so popular?
Data reveals that young women in the UK are increasingly being prescribed beta blockers. What is behind the trend? Read more here - ‘Magic p...
Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon?
As talks between Israel and Lebanon get underway in Washington, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli troops in sout...
The downfall of Europe’s great populist
Viktor Orbán built one of Europe’s most entrenched political systems and still lost. What does Hungary’s election result tell us about how p...
We’re losing the race to save the emperor penguin
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has placed emperor penguins in the endangered species list with some predicting they coul...
US vs. China: the new space race
Tomorrow morning Artemis II will splash down off the coast of San Diego. What’s next for the $90 billion space programme’s plan to put a hum...
Will the US-Iran ceasefire hold?
Barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s Tuesday deadline to obliterate Iran and its infrastructure, the US and Iran agreed to a two-w...
Why are art heists on the rise?
Over the past two years, there have been major thefts from galleries and museums in the Netherlands, France and Italy. So what’s happening?...
Is shared ownership housing really an affordable option?
Why some people in shared home ownership schemes don’t feel they're as affordable as they seem. Writer: Ada Barumé Producer: Matt Russell Ho...
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