From Shakespeare to Star Trek: Patrick Stewart’s extraordinary life – The Latest
30 October - 11 minsTributes have poured in for Patrick Stewart, who has died aged 86. The distinguished actor had a long and varied career that began on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company before going on to global stardom on the screen in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises. Stewart was born in Yorkshire in 1940, and had spoken of a challenging childhood marred by alcoholism and domestic violence – something he campaigned against for much of his life. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian film critic Peter Bradshaw – watch on YouTube -- Watch the full Patrick Stewart sketch: what has the ECHR ever done for us?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Donald Trump’s Texas Troubles
Washington bureau chief David Smith reports from Texas, where the Democrats are hopeful of a stunning victory that could also signal a much wider defeat for Trump in the midterms. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30 mins
30 October Finished
Shock and anger in Spain after deadly train crash – The Latest
Spain has begun three days of mourning after at least 69 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in a crash between two high-speed trains. The town of Urda has become the site of a major operation, as emergency services continue to search through the wreckage and relatives wait for news of their loved ones. There is growing public anger over the incident, which is the second fatal train collision in Spain in less than a year. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s Madrid correspondent, Sam Jones – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12 mins
29 October Finished
How students toppled Serbia’s strongman
After two years of protests, a student-led movement has defeated Serbia’s authoritarian leader, Aleksander Vučić, at the ballot box. But can a leaderless movement govern a country? Send your comments and questions to [email protected]. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
29 mins
29 October Finished
Bills, banks, ‘breathing space’: what was in Burnham’s first budget? - The Latest
In his first budget as chancellor, John Healey has pledged to offer ‘breathing space’ to help Britons navigate ‘global economic storms’. There were a record number of measures, including a one-off £100 energy payment to millions and a rise in the levy on bank profits. But the Conservatives have criticised the government for postponing big decisions, including on defence and welfare. Lucy Hough speaks to economics editor Heather Stewart – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
11 mins
28 October Finished
Do we really need to be prepping for disaster?
Food security expert Prof Tim Lang and prepper and YouTube influencer Ana talk about the government’s new campaign encouraging the public to store three days’ worth of basic supplies. Send your comments and questions to [email protected]. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
20 mins
28 October Finished
