Daily Sensemaker

There are reports of a super El Niño on the way. But what would that mean for the UK and the world's weather?

Videos of mobs of people attacking immigrants in South Africa have gone viral over the past few months. Where is all of this anger coming from? Writer: Seun Matiluko Host: Jonathan Lewis Producer:  Matt Russell Clip credits: AfricaWebTV, Reality Street Talk, Sky News, News Central and Newzroom Afrika

Last week, X users were flooded with images of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage fighting Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England. The images were fake, but what were they trying to achieve?   Host: Andrew Butler Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Reporter: Patricia Clarke Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Jasper Corbett  

An Everest guide was discovered close to death after surviving on the mountainside for six day, after he was left by the rest of his climbing party. What can the incident tells us about safety precautions on the world's tallest mountain?

Protests in Albania against a planned luxury resort development linked to Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner may be evolving into a broader political movement.   Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Clip credits: Reuters, David Senra  

Despite assurances that the men's football World Cup would sell out, thousands of tickets are still available on resale sites, at hugely inflated prices.   Writer: Poppy Bullard   Producer: Poppy Bullard   Host: Ada Barume   Episode photography: Joe Mee   Executive Producer: Matt Russell  

Booing AI at graduation ceremonies in the US is becoming a trend. What's behind it?   Host: Madeleine Parr Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Matt Russell  

The police's treatment of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed after he had been stabbed, has prompted riots in Southampton, and allegations of a two-tier policing system.    Writer: Poppy Bullard   Producer: Poppy Bullard   Host: Madeleine Parr   Episode photography: Sofia Fenton   Executive Producer: Matt Russell  

More than a dozen people have died trying to cool off during the May heatwave. When does swimming in cold water become fatal?  

Last week Pope Leo chose to focus on the dangers of artificial intelligence during his first major teaching. Why did he decide to concentrate on AI?

This week Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.   Writer: Poppy Bullard   Producer: Poppy Bullard   Host: Madeleine Parr   Episode photography: Joe Mee   Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett  

A decade after Britain voted to leave the European Union, Brexit is again part of the political debate. Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell

AI videos depicting London rife with gangs, violence and crime may be driving overseas tourists away from the capital.   Writer: April McLennan Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Andrew Butler Episode photography: Lizzie Tucker Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Clips: BBC Panorama, NBC News, LBC  

What the Married at First Sight allegations could mean for Channel 4 and the future of reality TV.  Writer: Ada Barume Producer:  Katie Gunning Host: Madeleine Parr

A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring country Uganda has been declared an international public health emergency by the World Health Organisation. How concerned should we be? Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Clip credit: WHO, Associated Press, TeleSUR

Meta sold seven million smart glasses in 2025, triple that of the previous two years combined. As smart glasses become cheaper and more widespread, do they present a threat to our privacy? Clips: Project TV, Mint  

While the US and Iran maintained the fragile ceasefire over the weekend, the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important shipping lanes, remains effectively closed. Host: Madeleine Parr Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

The Enhanced Games kicks off on the 24th May, where competitors will be allowed to use performance enhancing drugs. But what is motivating elite athletes to take part?

The war in Iran, and its aftermath, threatens to cause widespread disruption to airlines while jet fuel prices could make summer holidays more expensive. What could it mean for summer holidays?