Daily Sensemaker • S1, Episode 1187
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Colonel Hassan Ali Nur Shuute is giving Somali social media users a unique insight into the country’s war on terror.
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7 mins • S1, E1223
Climate change made Hurricane Melissa worse
The exceptional Category 5 hurricane that struck Jamaica was made four times more likely by human-induced climate change. Host: Ada Barume Writer: Jeevan Vasagar Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sophia Fenton Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
8 mins • S1, E1222
The Israeli settlers waiting to move in to Gaza
US President Donald Trump’s peace plan says Gaza will be for the Gazans, but a few miles from the strip’s border, a small number of Israeli settlers are waiting to move in.
9 mins • S1, E1221
How we eat may be making us ill
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up more than half of all the food we eat in the UK and there are increasing fears about the implications for our health. Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Katie Gunning
11 mins • S1, E1220
Trump helps Greenlanders
When Donald Trump tried to buy Greenland, he forced Denmark to tackle longstanding grievances. Reporter: Isabel Coles Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moor
9 mins • S1, E1219
The Louvre heist: What next?
In one of the most audacious art crimes in history, masked thieves raided the Louvre and escaped with France’s crown jewels. Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
9 mins • S1, E1218
Lawless London
London has earned a reputation as Europe’s phone theft capital. A record 80,000 phones were stolen last year. Yet data shows a twist – while devices are at risk, people themselves are safer than they’ve been in decades. Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Katie Gunning
7 mins • S1, E1217
Why young people are toppling governments
From Madagascar to Nepal, young people are leading protest movements that are shaking the foundations of power. What’s fuelling this global wave of unrest – and can it lead to lasting change?
7 mins • S1, E1216
How Prince Andrew lost his Royal titles
Last week, Prince Andrew announced he will no longer use his title or honours. But why has the prince lost his titles now?
7 mins • S1, E1215
Sport is Donald Trump’s new political football
Donald Trump has threatened to move football World Cup games from liberal US cities. Could his friendship with FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino make it happen?
9 mins • S1, E1214
Have Reform found that running councils is harder than it looks?
Soon after winning 10 councils, Reform UK set up a Trump-inspired DOGE department that would cut unnecessary spending. Host: Tomini Babs Writer: Poppy Bullard with reporting from Jon Ungoed-Thomas Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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