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Five years after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban show little sign of moderation. Our correspondent reports from the country on what life is like for ordinary people. A giant earthquake reveals two very different Colombias. And celebrating the life of Gurkha ...  Show more

After American troops snatched Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a dawn raid in January, democracy did not seem like a priority. Yet this week, talks between the regime and opposition ended with small, positive steps. Why US consumers’ love of fast food may be slowing. And h ...  Show more

Sir Keir Starmer chats to Laura K and a group of ex-Labour voters, all selected by an independent polling company. They talk trust in politicians, employment and education, among other subjects. Will the Labour Leader be able to reconnect with voters? Today's Newscast was made by ...  Show more

Prime Minister Keir Starmer won the UK election with a massive majority. In this special episode of the podcast, we look at his centre-left Labour Party's plans for the economy, immigration and foreign policy - and how they will fare with right-wing allies. Visit the Thomson Re ...  Show more

Britain’s Labour Party came to power promising to restore order and stability. Our correspondent explains whether its <a href="https://www.economist.com/britain/2024/10/07/the-sue-gray-saga-casts-doubt-on-keir-starmers-managerial-chops?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcas ...

Labour of love. A fresh start for Britain as voters called time on the Tories.  Also this hour, my exclusive interview with the woman at the epicenter of Europe's lurch to the far right, Marine Le Pen.  Then, historian Heather Cox Richardson on the false equivalence created ove ...  Show more