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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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Key Iran leader ‘killed’: what does it mean for war? - The Latest

Key Iran leader ‘killed’: what does it mean for war? - The Latest

Israel claims it has killed the influential Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani in overnight strikes. If confirmed, Larijani’s death would represent a devastating blow to the regime, and the most senior official to die since Ali Khamenei’s death. Lucy Hough speaks to deputy head of international news, Devika Bhat – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

10 mins

17 March Finished

Will the strait of Hormuz torpedo Trump’s war?

Will the strait of Hormuz torpedo Trump’s war?

Events in the narrow waterway are causing chaos around the globe. Jillian Ambrose explains why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

26 mins

17 March Finished

Could Trump blow up Nato over Iran war? – The Latest

Could Trump blow up Nato over Iran war? – The Latest

Donald Trump is pressuring European allies to protect the strait of Hormuz, warning that Nato faces a ‘very bad’ future if members fail to offer assistance. The strait of Hormuz is one of the most important shipping routes in the world. A fifth of international oil supplies pass through the waterway, which has been disrupted since the start of the war. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s south Asia correspondent, Hannah Ellis-Petersen – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

10 mins

16 March Finished

‘El Guapo’: The Spanish PM standing up to Trump

‘El Guapo’: The Spanish PM standing up to Trump

Madrid-based journalist Guy Hedgecoe explains why Pedro Sánchez has been one of the few European leaders to challenge the US president on Iran. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

21 mins

16 March Finished

Oscars 2026: who should win … and who actually will? – The Latest

Oscars 2026: who should win … and who actually will? – The Latest

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After months of red carpets and awards season campaigns, it’s all eyes on Hollywood’s night of nights - the Academy Awards. It looks like it will be a fight between Ryan Coogler’s thriller Sinners and Paul Thomas Anderson’s adaptation One Battle After Another for most of the big prizes, with Jessie Buckley’s performance in Hamnet the clear favourite for best actress. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s film editor, Catherine Shoard – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

12 mins

13 March Finished

‘Let’s-a go!’ The story of Nintendo

‘Let’s-a go!’ The story of Nintendo

Video games editor Keza MacDonald traces the rise of Nintendo, and explains why its sense of fun matters in a world of big tech. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

25 mins

13 March Finished

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