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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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After changes to the welfare reform bill failed to save money, the millionaire Dale Vince thinks it’s time for people like him to contribute more to the public finances. Arun Advani explains how a wealth tax could work and if it’s time for Labour to introduce one. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Can we trust nuclear power again?

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Dr Tim Gregory argues that nuclear power is safe, relatively cheap and the only realistic route to achieving net zero targets. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

26 mins

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Trump’s big beautiful betrayal

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Ed Pilkington explains the president’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and what it will mean for millions of poorer Americans who voted for him last November. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

25 mins

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A rogue fertility clinic, stolen eggs, and an unlikely friendship

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Jenny Kleeman reports on the IVF clinic in the US that stole women’s eggs to get other women pregnant. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

32 mins

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Guilty... and not guilty: understanding the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict

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The rapper faced charges often levied at mafia bosses. Anna Betts explains what the jury heard, and Andrew Lawrence tells Nosheen Iqbal what the verdict means for the music mogul. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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