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Coronavirus: 100 days that changed the world (part 1)

9 April 2020 - 42 mins
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What began as a mystery virus at a Chinese market in December swiftly became a global crisis. The Guardian’s Michael Safi and Patrick Wintour recount the first 100 days as coronavirus took hold, upending the lives of billions of citizens. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

42 mins

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The view from Belfast after a night of violent protests - The Latest

The view from Belfast after a night of violent protests - The Latest

Violence erupted in Northern Ireland last night in response to a stabbing attack in Belfast that was captured in a graphic video. Crowds, including masked men, burned vehicles and houses, hours after Elon Musk, Tommy Robinson and other agitators encouraged people to take to the streets. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

12 mins

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‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control?

‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control?

Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer on Vladimir Putin’s increasing isolation – and seeming paranoia – as ordinary Russians become more restive over the toll of the war in Ukraine and a struggling economy at home. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

27 mins

10 June Finished

Can Badenoch’s culture war win back Reform supporters? – The Latest

Can Badenoch’s culture war win back Reform supporters? – The Latest

Kemi Badenoch has vowed to reform the Equality Act in what is viewed as an attempt to win back support from Reform voters. The Conservative leader, who also served as equalities minister from 2020 to 2022, wants to scrap the public sector equality duty – a legal requirement that forces public institutions to actively consider how their decisions affect equality. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to community affairs correspondent Aamna Mohdin – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

10 mins

9 June Finished

The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup

The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup

Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans – and the government?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

24 mins

9 June Finished

Israel and Iran trade strikes: what does this mean for peace deal? – The Latest

Israel and Iran trade strikes: what does this mean for peace deal? – The Latest

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Israel and Iran have exchanged direct strikes for the first time since a ceasefire was reached in April, raising fears of a return to a full-scale regional war. The Israeli strikes are in apparent defiance of Donald Trump, who told Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, not to retaliate against Iran, in order to avoid derailing peace talks. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

9 mins

8 June Finished

The jailing of Germany’s most wanted woman

The jailing of Germany’s most wanted woman

Dancer, dog owner, bank robber. Germany’s most wanted woman, Daniela Klette, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after decades on the run. Deborah Cole and Jason Burke report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

33 mins

8 June Finished

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