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25 September 2023 - 26 mins
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Why is the retired NFL player Michael Oher bringing a lawsuit against the family who took him in as a teenager? Andrew Lawrence reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

26 mins

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Why did Trump chicken out on Greenland? – The Latest

Why did Trump chicken out on Greenland? – The Latest

The US president has backed down from weeks of threats to seize Greenland after threatening Europe with tariffs and the potential of military force. After talks with the Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, Donald Trump said the ‘framework of a future deal’ had been agreed that would allow the US to build up its military presence in the territory. Trump has also backed down from the tariff threat against eight countries including the UK, Denmark and Germany. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe correspondent Jon Henley – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

10 mins

22 January Finished

Will Trump’s board of peace replace the UN?

Will Trump’s board of peace replace the UN?

Trump’s board of peace includes Putin, Netanyahu and Tony Blair. What on earth will it do? Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

30 mins

22 January Finished

Prince Harry v Daily Mail: Duke of Sussex gives evidence - The Latest

Prince Harry v Daily Mail: Duke of Sussex gives evidence - The Latest

The Duke of Sussex has been giving evidence in the high court, accusing the publisher of the Daily Mail of ‘grave breaches of privacy’ and unlawfully gathering information. The prince is joined in the legal action by a group of other notable figures including Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley and Doreen Lawrence. Lucy Hough speaks to the senior national news editor Aaron Sharp – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11 mins

21 January Finished

How we got hooked on The Traitors

How we got hooked on The Traitors

Former contestant Diane Carson, and journalist Elle Hunt on the success of the BBC’s hit show The Traitors. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

30 mins

21 January Finished

Beckham feud: Marina Hyde on why Brooklyn has gone nuclear – The Latest

Beckham feud: Marina Hyde on why Brooklyn has gone nuclear – The Latest

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, has appeared to permanently cut ties with his family. In an explosive statement posted on Instagram, he claimed his parents had been controlling narratives in the press about his family, and had tried to ‘ruin’ his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian columnist Marina Hyde – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

13 mins

20 January Finished

Why Donald Trump really wants Greenland

Why Donald Trump really wants Greenland

Tom Burgis on Donald Trump’s friend Ronald Lauder, a billionaire with business interests in Greenland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

28 mins

20 January Finished

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