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The Blind Side and Hollywood’s blind spot

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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Iran says Trump ‘negotiating with himself’: what next for war? - The Latest

Iran says Trump ‘negotiating with himself’: what next for war? - The Latest

Donald Trump insists Iran is still interested in cutting a peace deal despite Tehran rejecting the US plan. Iran has now put forward a five-point counterproposal and says the war will end on its own terms. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent, Julian Borger – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

12 mins

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Is Cuba Trump’s next target?

Is Cuba Trump’s next target?

The journalists Ruaridh Nicoll and Daniel Montero report from Havana as Cuba suffers from a devastating oil blockade imposed by the US. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

22 mins

26 March Finished

Big tech reckoning: Meta ordered to pay $375m in landmark case - The Latest

Big tech reckoning: Meta ordered to pay $375m in landmark case - The Latest

A court in the US has ordered Meta to pay $375m after a jury found that the company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, enabled harm including child sexual exploitation on its platforms. The landmark victory marks the first time the social media corporation has been successfully sued by a US state over child safety issues. Could it set a new precedent for holding big tech to account? Lucy Hough speaks to the investigative reporter Katie McQue – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11 mins

25 March Finished

The Maga divide over Iran

The Maga divide over Iran

Andrew Roth on why the war on Iran is unpopular with the US public and what it means for Maga insiders. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

24 mins

25 March Finished

Ambulance arson attack: what we know so far – The Latest

Ambulance arson attack: what we know so far – The Latest

An investigation is under way into an arson attack on four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in north London. Efforts are being made to verify a claim of responsibility by a group known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI). Security sources have cautioned against a rush to tie Iran to arson and it has not so far been designated as a terrorist incident. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to chief reporter Daniel Boffey – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

10 mins

24 March Finished

Israel’s second front: on the ground in Lebanon

Israel’s second front: on the ground in Lebanon

The conflict in the Middle East is being fought from the air – except in southern Lebanon where Israel and Hezbollah are fighting a bitter ground war. Will Christou reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

25 mins

24 March Finished

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