US election extra: what to look out for on election night

5 November 2024 - 10 mins
Podcast Series Today in Focus

It’s the most consequential presidential election in decades. So when will we know the results? Michael Safi reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

10 mins

Series Episodes

Shock and anger in Spain after deadly train crash – The Latest Playing

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 Playing

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 Playing

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? Playing

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

Why Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or - The Latest Playing

Why Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or - The Latest

Harry Kane is the men’s Ballon d’Or winner for 2026, the first Englishman to win the trophy in 25 years. At a lavish ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London, Kane unexpectedly won ahead of co-favourites Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid. In a contest that has been critiqued for promoting individualism and celebrity in sport, Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s chief sports writer, Barney Ronay, about the symbolism of Kane’s win – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

12 mins

27 October Finished

Is this the end for Benjamin Netanyahu? Playing

Is this the end for Benjamin Netanyahu?

It’s being called the most consequential election in Israel’s history. Emma Graham-Harrison explains what’s at stake. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

37 mins

27 October Finished

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