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    Is Trump scaling back ICE’s operations in Minnesota?

    29/1/2026 | 7 mins.
    After a second civilian is killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, pressure is mounting for a formal investigation into the shooting. Trump has recalled the senior border patrol commander in charge of the operation in Minneapolis, but does this represent a real scaling back of immigration enforcement in Minnesota?

    Writer: Madeleine Parr
    Producer: Madeleine Parr
    Host: Ada Barumé
    Episode photography: Sofia Fenton
    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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    Will the Iranian regime survive?

    28/1/2026 | 9 mins.
    After widespread protests in Iran, the regime has reasserted control. Now, evidence showing the scale of the violence is starting to emerge. With America threatening military attack, will the Iranian regime be able to survive?

    Writer: Serena Cesareo
    Producer: Amalie Sortland
    Host: Ada Barumé
    Executive Producer: Gary Marshall
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    Will Donald Trump’s Board of Peace bring stability to Gaza?

    27/1/2026 | 7 mins.
    Some 60 countries have been invited to join the Board, and each would have to pay a billion dollars if they want to become permanent members. Trump will be its inaugural Chairman, a position he can hold for life.

    Writer: Poppy Bullard

    Producer: Poppy Bullard

    Host: Casey Magloire

    Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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    Could social media be banned for under 16s in the UK?

    26/1/2026 | 8 mins.
    With a vote of support in the house of Lords, the government is under increasing pressure to ban social media for under 16s. But will Keir Starmer back a ban?

    Writer: Ada Barumé

    Producer: Ada Barumé

    Host: Casey Magloire

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    How far will Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian go?

    23/1/2026 | 7 mins.
    The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum. It has been in Donald Trump's cross-hairs since the start of his second term, as he vows to kill off ‘woke’. How far will Donald Trump go in using the Smithsonian to rewrite American history?

    Writer: Jess Swinburne
    Producer: Amalie Sortland
    Photography: Joe Mee
    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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