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1+ min ago (203+ words) Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay and science correspondent Hannah Devlin to hear about three eye-catching stories from the week, including a study showing that the brain has five "eras, with adult mode not starting until our early 30s. Also on the agenda is new research showing the shingles vaccine not only protects against dementia but could actually slow its progress, and a paper exploring how ants sacrifice themselves when they become infected with pathogens to protect their healthy relativesClips: BBCBrain has five "eras, scientists say " with adult mode not starting until early 30s Continue reading... The brains five eras, the vaccine that protects against dementia and altruistic ants " podcast Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay and science correspondent Hannah Devlin to hear about three eye-catching stories from the week, including a study showing…...

11+ hour, 11+ min ago (97+ words) Vladimir Putin has stalled progress on a peace plan for Ukraine being brokered by Donald Trump's US and has said he is "ready for war' with Europe "if it starts one'. Luke Harding speaks to Lucy Hough--Watch Today in Focus: The Latest on Youtube-- Continue reading... Is Putin about to go to war with Europe? " The Latest Vladimir Putin has stalled progress on a peace plan for Ukraine being brokered by Donald Trump's US and has said he is "ready for war' with Europe "if it starts one'. Luke Harding speaks to Lucy Hough...

15+ hour, 1+ min ago (147+ words) A Guardian Australia exclusive report has revealed details of a planned major overhaul to the national disability insurance scheme. Under the new model, funding and support plans will be generated by a computer, with human involvement dramatically reduced.Senior reporter Kate Lyons speaks to Nour Haydar about what this means for the more than 750,000 Australians relying on the scheme, and why some staff and disability advocates are raising the alarmRead more: Continue reading... A Guardian Australia exclusive report has revealed details of a planned major overhaul to the national disability insurance scheme. Under the new model, funding and support plans will be generated by a computer, with human involvement dramatically reduced. Senior reporter Kate Lyons speaks to Nour Haydar about what this means for the more than 750,000 Australians relying on the scheme, and why some staff and disability advocates are…...

15+ hour, 47+ min ago (250+ words) Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Will Unwin to discuss the Premier League, with David Conn discussing the IOPC report on policing at HillsboroughRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: Manchester City were 5-1 up at Craven Cottage before very nearly throwing it away. If not for Josko Gvardiol's goal-line clearance in injury time, Fulham might have pulled off one of the greatest ever Premier League comebacks. Continue reading... A nine-goal thriller at Fulham and Romero rescues Spurs " Football Weekly Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Will Unwin to discuss the Premier League, with David Conn discussing the IOPC report on policing at Hillsborough On the podcast today: Manchester City were 5-1 up at Craven Cottage…...

16+ hour, 3+ min ago (352+ words) Faye Carruthers is joined by Emily Keogh and Ayisha Gulati to review England's wins over China and Ghana. Plus, Suzy Wrack joins Faye to speak to the new Newcastle head coach, Tanya Oxtoby, about her return to club management.On today's pod: the Lionesses close out 2025 in style. England hit eight past China at Wembley, with Georgia Stanway scoring a hat-trick, before following up with a controlled win over Ghana on the south coast. The panel look at a clinical attacking display, Lucia Kendall's dream homecoming and what Sarina Wiegman will take from facing two very different opponents.Also, the panel reflects on a remarkable year for England, 17 games, 12 wins and back-to-back European titles, and considers what comes next as World Cup qualifying begins in March, with Ukraine, Iceland and Spain awaiting in the group. Continue reading... The Lionesses round…...

1+ day ago (107+ words) We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2022: what's behind the indestructible appeal of the robotic snack?By Tom Lamont. Read by Andrew McGregor Continue reading... From the archive: A day in the life of (almost) every vending machine in the world " podcast We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: what's behind the indestructible appeal of the robotic snack? By Tom Lamont. Read by Andrew McGregor...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (108+ words) Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Emma John and Sam Perry to preview the second Test, a day-night affair at the Gabba, with Australia aiming to continue their outstanding record with the pink ball and England looking to recover from their embarrassing defeat in PerthRead more: Continue reading... Ashes Weekly: will Australia strike again in Brisbane? " Full Story podcast Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Emma John and Sam Perry to preview the second Test, a day-night affair at the Gabba, with Australia aiming to continue their outstanding record with the pink ball and England looking to recover from their embarrassing defeat in Perth...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (251+ words) Where is Nick Fuentes trying to lead the Republican party? J Oliver Conroy reports Over the last month a civil war has erupted within the Republican party over a controversial interview that the broadcaster Tucker Carlson had with Nick Fuentes, a 27-year-old antisemite. The reaction has revealed a conflict within the Maga right over issues of Israel, antisemitism and the future of the Republican movement.J Oliver Conroy, a reporter for Guardian US, explains to Nosheen Iqbal where Nick Fuentes has come from and how he has built a path to the outskirts of the political mainstream, the generational split emerging within the Republican movement, and what the future of the political right might look like after Trump. Continue reading... The 27-year-old white supremacist radicalising MAGA " podcast Where is Nick Fuentes trying to lead the Republican party? J Oliver Conroy…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (123+ words) Criminal cases in England and Wales where a prison sentence is likely to be less than three years will be heard by a judge, not a jury, under plans from justice secretary David Lammy. Would it help reduce the backlog in courts? Or could it be purely to save money? Alexandra Topping joins Lucy Hough Continue reading... Why is Labour scrapping jury trials for some cases? " The Latest Criminal cases in England and Wales where a prison sentence is likely to be less than three years will be heard by a judge, not a jury, under plans from justice secretary David Lammy. Would it help reduce the backlog in courts? Or could it be purely to save money? Alexandra Topping joins Lucy Hough...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (81+ words) Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Emma John and Sam Perry to preview the second Test, a day-night affair at the Gabba, with England looking to recover from their embarrassing defeat in Perth Continue reading... Can England bounce back in Brisbane? " Ashes Weekly podcast Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Emma John and Sam Perry to preview the second Test, a day-night affair at the Gabba, with England looking to recover from their embarrassing defeat in Perth...