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Trump, Putin and an uncertain future for Ukraine

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The election of Donald Trump has raised serious questions about the flow of American funds and weapons to Ukraine's forces. So what is the mood in Kyi...

Inside the scandal that brought down the Archbishop of Canterbury

14 Nov 2024

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The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned after being accused of mishandling abuse allegations against a man described as the “most prolific serial ...

'Send in the troops': Trump's mass deportation plan explained

13 Nov 2024

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Donald Trump has started to appoint key figures to his new administration, and one of the early picks is Tom Homan - his new ‘border tsar’. The pr...

Why are we getting worse at sleeping, not better?

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you get a decent night’s rest regularly, you’re likely to be slimmer, happier and healthier. But with research suggesting that the more we thin...

The millions of Americans who think the Democrats despise them

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For weeks, we were told the polls were too close to call. But when the votes were counted, the Democrats lost every single swing state - and the popul...

Prince William on the "hardest year" of his life

10 Nov 2024

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As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from our sister podcast, The Royals with Roya and Kate. They have been in South...

The political transformation of Elon Musk [Replay]

09 Nov 2024

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Elon Musk has aggressively backed Donald Trump in the US election, raising questions about whether he may be part of Donald Trump's new administration...

The cost of being ugly

08 Nov 2024

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Do looks matter? Pulchronomics, the study of economics and beauty, says they do. But just how much impact does being attractive have on your love life...

Team Trump’s plan to remake America

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has stormed to victory, so what does his vision for the future of the US look like? Who will he take into the White House with him? And w...

Ball gowns and battle grounds: The re-election of Donald Trump

06 Nov 2024

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After two years of campaigning, Americans have cast their votes, with Trump riding a growing wave of momentum. This is how the night unfolded.This pod...

Revealed: The property empires that make Charles and William millions

05 Nov 2024

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An investigation by the Sunday Times’ Insight team has revealed for the first time the extensive property empires of the King and Prince of Wales. T...

Can Kemi Badenoch make the Tories popular again?

04 Nov 2024

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The new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch grew up in Nigeria and - as the state failed - was forced to complete her homework by candlelight. So how has that s...

The budget recovery plan!

03 Nov 2024

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As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from the new Money Podcast from The Times. Rachel Reeves’ first budget raised...

Trump vs. Harris: The battle of the sexes [Replay]

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off tonight in their first TV debate, it’s more than just a political showdown - it's a battle of the sexes. ...

How violent could the US election get?

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As polling day approaches, fears are growing that the result will not be accepted by the losing side. The potential consequences range from election d...

The £40 billion gamble

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has raised taxes by £40 billion in the first Labour budget in fourteen years. Does it ‘fix the foundations’ or does ...

Liam Payne and the rise of pink cocaine

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The One Direction star is alleged to have died with a substance known as ‘pink cocaine’ in his system. This popular, dangerous high could mark a n...

The Democrats voting for Trump

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kamala Harris’ campaign is pulling out all the stops to woo black and Latino Americans, over concerns that voters from these groups are signalling t...

My daughter died of ME. I had to fight the NHS for answers

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Sean O’Neill’s daughter Maeve died aged 27 from malnutrition caused by severe ME - myalgic encephalomyelitis - he faced years of waiting for ...

Satya Nadella, Chairman and Chief Executive of Microsoft

26 Oct 2024

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As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from the new Tech Podcast from The Times. Presenters Katie Prescott and Danny F...

Melania: Donald Trump’s secret weapon?

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The former first lady’s new ‘tell all’ memoir addresses everything from her nude modelling and her husband’s policies to her surprising stance...

'Rivals' and the cult of Jilly Cooper

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

'Rivals' hit our TV screens this month; it’s the first adaptation of a Jilly Cooper ‘bonkbuster,’ the 87 year old Dame who taught a generation a...

The Irish politician and the Russian 'honeytrap'

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When news dropped that a member of Ireland’s parliament was a suspected Russian agent, chaos ensued in the Irish parliament as politicians stood up ...

The full story of the Chris Kaba killing

22 Oct 2024

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Anger is building on both sides after a Met police officer was found not guilty of the murder of an unarmed black man. Chris Kaba was shot dead in 202...

What the death of the Hamas leader means for the war

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Israel released pictures of an underground bunker, furnished with flat screen TV and a hot shower. It was the place where Hamas leader Yahy...

What happens if the American election is a tie?

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One tiny ‘blue dot’ in Omaha, Nebraska could result in a tie between Trump and Harris. Why? And what happens then to decide who wins?This podcast ...

Can a ‘miracle’ weight loss drug end Britain's obesity epidemic? [Replay]

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The government has announced a five-year trial of the weight-loss drug Mounjaro to consider whether its use could reduce unemployment and relieve pres...

Al Gore, tech and climate

18 Oct 2024

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As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from the new Tech Podcast from The Times. Presenters Katie Prescott and Danny F...

The death of One Direction star Liam Payne

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Wednesday night it was announced that Liam Payne had died in Buenos Aires aged 31, where he was on holiday. What does his death say about the ...

A brief history of Israel and Lebanon at war

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions are escalating between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy militia in Lebanon. Attacks on both sides have led to thousands dead and over a m...

Gangs of Marseille: Inside France's drugs wars

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new era of violence is erupting in the French city of Marseille between rival drug gangs. Deaths are soaring - with 49 murders in the first half of ...

Why the US government is gunning for Google

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2020, the US Justice Department sued Google, alleging it illegally monopolised the online search market. The US government won, and is now threaten...

How Kamala Harris schmoozed California

13 Oct 2024

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Kamala Harris may become the first female president of the United States – but who is she? Megan Agnew rode through the hills of San Francisco, talk...

Could there (ever) be a road map for peace in the Middle East?

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we bring you a conversation from our fellow podcasters and Times Radio broadcasters Jane & Fi.This week marked a year since the October 7 at...

100 days of Starmer: What makes a good PM?

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keir Starmer has been prime minister for 100 days. It's the point in any premiership that's considered a measure of how a new leader is performing, ev...

A diary from Gaza - what happened next

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A year on from the October 7th attacks in which some 1,200 Israelis were killed and 251 taken hostage, Israel's bombardment of Gaza has resulted in th...

The Boris Johnson interview

09 Oct 2024

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To mark the publication of his memoir “Unleashed”, Boris Johnson sat down with Times Radio’s Stig Abell to talk about Donald Trump, Brexit, and ...

How The Sunday Times broke the freebies scandal

08 Oct 2024

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Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Sue Gray resigned amid weeks of bad headlines for the government over freebies. Labour’s troubles arguably began...

Sober October: Me, my father and the demon drink

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As many take a break from booze for Sober October, the writer Hannah Betts marks ten years since she gave up alcohol. It’s given her a moment to ref...

How I survived October 7

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A year ago today, 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were killed in an orchestrated terrorist attack by Hamas. 251 were taken hostage. Today, we hea...

Lessons from the world's assisted dying capital [Replay]

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This month, Parliament will look at proposals to give terminally ill people in England and Wales the right to choose to end their lives. To better und...

Inside the six-day siege that changed Britain

03 Oct 2024

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On April 30, 1980, six gunmen stormed the Iranian embassy in London, taking everyone inside hostage. The ensuing siege would change the course of hist...

Iran strikes Israel. What next?

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel has vowed that Tehran will ‘pay’ after Iran launched over 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, following an Israeli ground invasion in souther...

The Tory Hunger Games

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the competition between the leadership candidates - Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Tom Tugendhat - heats up as the four make...

The historian who picked nearly every winner calls the US election

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For 40 years, Professor Allan Lichtman has honed a near-perfect system for picking the next American president. It was inspired by a Soviet seismologi...

Anna Wintour: The most powerful woman in fashion

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

She's a fashion icon - known for her sharp bob and dark glasses. As Paris Fashion Week wraps up, we consider the enduring influence of the Vogue edito...

William Hague talks to Yuval Noah Harari: The power of information

28 Sep 2024

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Yuval Noah Harari’s books Sapiens and Homo Deus sold millions around the world. His latest - Nexus - examines information and how we share it, from ...

What is Hezbollah and can anyone avert all-out war?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah, who is the Iranian-backed group and could this new conflict break out into a wider, regional war...

Investigation: The families living in Britain's ‘slums of the future’

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Sydney and her 23-month-old son turned to the council for temporary accommodation, they were housed in an old office converted into a studio flat...

Is Keir Starmer’s honeymoon over?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The prime minister has told his party’s conference that there is ‘light at the end of this tunnel’. But after weeks of bad press about his top a...

How Sally Rooney became the voice of a generation

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Normal People and Conversations with Friends author Sally Rooney is a publishing sensation and became a huge star whilst still in her twenties. Her ne...

Slackers or grafters? The truth about working from home

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Labour’s party conference gets into full swing in Liverpool this week, we look in detail at a key part of the government’s employment rights pa...

Exploding pagers and Israel's new phase of war

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies targeting Hezbollah members have killed dozens of people and injured thousands in Lebanon and Syria. Israel hasn’...

The British missile that Putin fears

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At the UN General Assembly next week, Ukraine's President Zelensky will present his 'plan for victory' to world leaders. Key to that victory, he think...

The King’s Prince Andrew problem just got bigger

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a new TV drama re-examines Prince Andrew’s controversial 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, it's understood King Charles is losing patience with his b...

Inside the land of silent women

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you live in a society where you can’t speak in public? Where you can’t travel to work without a chaperone? Where you can’t leave the city...

Why the price of gold is skyrocketing

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The shiny, indestructible metal saw its fortunes wane in the postwar years, but investors and central banks are again flocking to it, with its value h...

From the archive: Undercover at one of the UK's most dangerous prisons

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the week that thousands of inmates were freed early from prison, we revisit our recent undercover investigation which prompted an urgent investigat...

Undercover: The Times investigation into Turkish plastic surgery clinics

12 Sep 2024

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Medical tourism to Turkey for ‘Brazilian butt lifts’ and liposuction is surging despite the risks. The UK government says at least 28 people ...

Trump vs. Harris: Did the debate shift the dial?

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris came straight after a strong performance against the former President, Donald Trump. Our correspond...

The AfD and Germany's Nazi past

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The hard-right Alternative for Germany party won its first state election earlier this month in Thuringia. Anti-immigrant, anti-woke and anti-green, i...

Trump vs. Harris: The battle of the sexes

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off tonight in their first TV debate, it’s more than just a political showdown - it's a battle of the sexes. ...

Prince Harry at 40: Time to reconcile?

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Duke of Sussex turns forty. A milestone for anyone - but for Harry, could this moment of natural reflection be a turning point? The...

‘We need to talk about what motherhood does to women’

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zoe Blaskey, author of Motherkind, didn’t realise that she was unprepared for the huge psychological and physiological changes that motherhood broug...

William Hague talks to Tony Blair: Legacy, war and prospects for peace in the Middle East

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will there ever be peace in the Middle East? How should we interact with China, Russia and Europe? And how does the man who took the UK into the Iraq ...

The UK bans some arms sales to Israel, but what difference will it make?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, has condemned the British government’s decision to suspend some arms sales as ‘shameful’. But wha...

Why tech billionaires are backing Trump

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk and other tech billionaires in Democrat-leaning Silicon Valley are backing Donald Trump in 2024. What’s driving this shift, and what could...

Why some experts are doubting Lucy Letby’s conviction

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conspiracy theories have swirled around the former nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies. But now some experts have also raised concerns about ...

From the archive: The Grenfell fire (Pt 2): The cladding scandal

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower will publish its final report on Wednesday. Ahead of its findings, we're re-visiting a two-part ser...

From the archive: The Grenfell fire (Pt 1): Stories from the tower

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Public Inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower will publish its final report on Wednesday. Ahead of its findings, we revisit a two-part podcast fr...

Uncovered: The ‘Ketamine Queen’ and the death of Matthew Perry

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two doctors and a dealer known as the ‘Ketamine Queen’ have been charged in connection with the Friends actor's drug overdose in October. What doe...

The tragedy of Mike Lynch and the sunken yacht

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Five bodies were found yesterday inside a shipwrecked yacht in the search for British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and fellow missing passengers. Just hours...

Why there’s talk of civil war in Israel

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The war in Gaza has put Israeli society under unprecedented strain, exacerbating political, religious and ethnic divisions. While Netanyahu told a new...

What’s fuelling the emergence of Ireland's far right?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new political movement is fomenting in Ireland, inspired by American far-right groups and fuelled by anger over immigration.This podcast was brought...

Why Trump is struggling against Harris

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the Democratic National Convention begins today, the Harris campaign is riding a wave of momentum. Why has Trump struggled to find a foothold?This ...

What 50 years of best-selling books says about us

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Sunday Times bestsellers list celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend - so what do Britain’s favourite books say about who we are?A 20 per ...

The political transformation of Elon Musk

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether amplifier of far-right voices or dogged defender of free speech, Elon Musk divides opinion. But what’s led the one-time political liberal to...

The gambling addicts hooked on crypto

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The government says it wants to make the UK a global hub for crypto firms. But with the NHS warning it’s being left to ‘pick up the pieces’ as p...

The incursion humiliating Putin

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Ukrainian advance into Russia is a bold gamble that may change the course of the war. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support o...

The social media Ozempic pushers

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Times investigates how easy it is to buy weight loss jabs online, despite the risk of serious side effects for those of a healthy weight.This podc...

The high school class that found a serial killer

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Alex Campbell suggested to his high school sociology class that they would be investigating a 40-year-old cold case, he had no idea where it woul...

Why Kamala Harris picked Tim Walz

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz as her running mate. The Minnesota governor is seen as a safe choice who can appeal to white working class vot...

Inside Britain’s far right

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Riots have engulfed Britain after the stabbing of three girls in Southport. The far-right are being blamed for inciting the violence and disorder - bu...

How Putin played the West in the prisoner swap

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, 24 prisoners, spanning seven countries, were exchanged in the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War. Is this a triumph for diplomacy, or...

Our four rules for your summer reading

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sally Rooney, confessions of guilt, and fist fights - two of our books editors take you through their four golden rules for what to read on your holid...

Planet Hope: Capturing nature’s urgent calls with Paul Nicklen

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative, hosted by The Story as a bonus weekly ser...

The downfall of Huw Edwards

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children. Will he go to prison and could this latest scandal topple the BBC Director Gener...

'Tourists go home': Why Europe is at its limit

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of tourists flock to Europe each year - with some hotspots completely flooded by visitors. Locals are fighting back - in one extreme case eve...

Will Labour raise taxes?

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Reeves' first statement as the new Chancellor has kicked off a huge political row. She accused her predecessor Jeremy Hunt of lying about the '...

Kidnap for ransom: The search for Muriel McKay (Pt 2)

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 1969, 55-year-old Muriel McKay, the wife of a Sun newspaper executive, was abducted for a million-pound ransom. She was killed, but her body was ne...

Kidnap for ransom: The disappearance of Muriel McKay (Pt 1)

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the 29th of December in 1969, the wife of a Sun newspaper executive was abducted from her home. In a case of mistaken identity, Muriel McKay w...

Planet Hope: Coral reef gardening with Titouan Bernicot

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative, hosted by The Story as a bonus weekly ser...

William Hague talks to Seb Coe: Olympics, doping and the trans issue

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In his monthly episode for The Story, former foreign secretary and Times columnist Lord Hague sits down with Lord Sebastian Coe - gold medal winning O...

Amazon at 30: How one company changed the world

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s thirty years since Amazon launched. What began as a website selling books has become an online juggernaut - where you can buy just about everyt...

Strictly Come Dancing and the bullying allegations

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the BBC's flagship Saturday night entertainment show and is a cash cow for the corporation but in recent weeks allegations of physical and verbal...

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump?

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Biden has stepped down as the Democrat’s nominee for president, endorsing his vice-president Kamala Harris. So, what happens next? Are there oth...

Trad Wives: The influencers selling 1950s house-wife life

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of social media users are flocking to follow the Trad Wives: stay-at-home mothers who champion a life making meals from scratch and serving t...

Planet Hope: Discovering the ocean's twilight zone with Luiz Rocha

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative, hosted by The Story as a bonus weekly ser...

Introducing Cocaine Inc.

18 Jul 2024

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Today, we bring you the first episode of a new eight-part series.Cocaine Inc. is hosted by Fiona Hamilton, chief reporter at The Times, David Collins,...

‘A boss move’: Why Trump’s VP pick shows he thinks he can’t lose

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the last day of the Republican National Convention, where Donald Trump has been officially crowned as his party’s nomination for president ...