Russia threatens UK over supplying drones to Ukraine — The Latest

18 August - 12 mins
Podcast Series Today in Focus

Russia has threatened the UK with ‘consequences’ after reports that British drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time. The Ministry of Defence has rebuffed these threats, saying the UK is ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’. Annie Kelly speaks to senior international correspondent Luke Harding – watch on YouTube Luke’s new book Betrayal: Trump, Putin and the New Age of Conquest will be published next week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

12 mins

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Who will be the next James Bond? – The Latest Playing

Who will be the next James Bond? – The Latest

The search for the next James Bond may be in the final stages, with screen tests reportedly taking place this weekend. Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor are among the actors thought to be in the running for the role. So who is likely to emerge as the next 007? And what does the future look like for the Bond franchise now it’s in the hands of Amazon MGM Studios? Michael Safi speaks to film editor Catherine Shoard – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

12 mins

23 October Finished

Brazil’s election and the battle for the Amazon Playing

Brazil’s election and the battle for the Amazon

Our Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, heads to Roraima to hear what’s at stake for the rainforest and the communities that live there in the Brazilian presidential runoff on Sunday. Send your comments and questions to [email protected]. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

29 mins

23 October Finished

PHP: Pretty Huge Problem with the internet – The Latest Playing

PHP: Pretty Huge Problem with the internet – The Latest

Websites around the world have been taken offline as governments and businesses scramble to fix a flaw in the computer language PHP. There are fears that hackers could exploit the vulnerability to steal data, take control of web servers and disrupt services. Millions of attempts have already been made to attack websites since the issue with the programming language was revealed, cybersecurity companies have said. Michael Safi speaks to global technology reporter Aisha Down – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11 mins

22 October Finished

Are the Tories back? Playing

Are the Tories back?

Political correspondent Aletha Adu explores whether the Conservative party under Kemi Badenoch is about to become, once again, the UK’s leading party on the right. Send your comments and questions to [email protected]. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

25 mins

22 October Finished

Drill, baby, drill? Climate campaigners condemn Jackdaw gasfield approval - The Latest Playing

Drill, baby, drill? Climate campaigners condemn Jackdaw gasfield approval - The Latest

Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of living crisis. But there could be a significant victory for green activists when it comes to the much larger Rosebank oilfield, with the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, leaning towards rejecting approval. Michael Safi speaks to environment correspondent Matthew Taylor – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11 mins

21 October Finished

The people of Serbia v the Trump family Playing

The people of Serbia v the Trump family

Serbia’s authoritarian president personally intervened to remove the protection of a historic landmark – then came protests and prosecutions. Tom Burgis on the murky tale of Trump Tower Belgrade. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

31 mins

21 October Finished

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