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Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters
Our Political Editor Chris Mason explains how this story happened.
19 Sep 2024,4 mins
Huw Edwards scandal: Shock and anger in the BBC
The BBC's Media Editor Katie Razzall on the corporation's reaction to Edwards' conviction.
15 Sep 2024,9 mins
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
The BBC's health correspondent Catherine Burns on the surge in people seeking treatment.
15 Sep 2024,7 mins
Can gene editing be safe and ethical?
BBC's science correspondent Pallab Ghosh takes us through the great gene editing debate.
11 Sep 2024,13 mins
Why cutting homelessness might be harder than it was
Correspondent Michael Buchanan considers what can be done - and whether it will work.
09 Sep 2024,12 mins
Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?
At nearly 88 years old, Pope Francis is in the middle of his longest foreign visit yet.
08 Sep 2024,7 mins
Mason: Ministers set out a more Israel-sceptic posture
Our political editor on the suspension of roughly 30 arms exports to Israel.
03 Sep 2024,4 mins
How the Grenfell disaster could have been prevented
Reporter Kate Lamble heard the evidence at the Grenfell inquiry and gives her assessment.
02 Sep 2024,17 mins
Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'
The BBC's cyber correspondent Joe Tidy explores how criminals use the messaging app.
01 Sep 2024,8 mins
Crumbling concrete schools will suffer ‘for years to come’
Schools facing another year affected by Raac could feel the financial impact for "years".
31 Aug 2024,7 mins
Why did Bayesian yacht sink in 16 minutes?
Sicily wreck: The 16 minutes that plunged the Bayesian yacht into a deadly spiral.
26 Aug 2024,9 mins
The riots and how the UK far right has changed
Analysis from Daniel de Simone who's spent years investigating right-wing extremism.
21 Aug 2024,10 mins
Ukraine's Russia incursion: How damaging is it for Putin?
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg's analysis on how the Russian president may respond.
14 Aug 2024,3 mins
Ukraine's boldest and riskiest move this year - what next?
Analysis from the BBC's Frank Gardner after forces seized a pocket of Russian territory.
14 Aug 2024,4 mins
Starmer will be judged on how he tackles root causes of riots
The BBC's Joe Pike on how the PM has emphasised “strong policing and swift prosecutions”.
11 Aug 2024,7 mins
What does science tell us about boxing’s gender row?
The science behind our chromosomal make-ups and what advantages they may bring to sport.
09 Aug 2024,15 mins
UK disorder - what is Elon Musk's plan?
The BBC's Marianna Spring on why he's chosen to voice opinions on such a sensitive issue.
08 Aug 2024,7 mins
The real story of the news website accused of fuelling riots
Analysis and explanation from Marianna Spring - the BBC's disinformation correspondent.
08 Aug 2024,9 mins
'Good vibes' and midwestern appeal: why Harris picked Walz
Anthony Zurcher on how Tim Walz's affable style has garnered national attention.
07 Aug 2024,5 mins
Can a woman win the White House? Michigan may hold clues
The BBC's Madeline Halpert on how Kamala Harris may be looking to learn from Michigan.
03 Aug 2024,11 mins
Another dangerous week for the Middle East
Our diplomatic correspondent, Paul Adams, takes stock of the events of the past week.
02 Aug 2024,4 mins
Chris Mason: Blame game brings politics back with a roar
Our political editor expect a noisy argument when the new chancellor addresses parliament.
29 Jul 2024,5 mins
Chris Mason: Starmer’s ruthless streak on show again
After less than three weeks as PM, Sir Keir has suspended seven MPs from his party.
24 Jul 2024,3 mins
The unpredictable birth rate problem
Why the issue is a headache for schools in England.
24 Jul 2024,6 mins
Could a weather conspiracy theory help save the planet?
Amid conspiracies about weather manipulation, Simon King asks: could they help?
22 Jul 2024,11 mins
The two sides of Donald Trump
The BBC's North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher on whether Mr Trump has changed.
21 Jul 2024,12 mins
Starmer the diplomat, Covid, and Tory cash woes
Laura Kuennsberg on the contrasting fortunes of the biggest parties post-election.
18 Jul 2024,5 mins
Will we ever know the truth about ultra-processed foods?
The BBC's health reporter Philippa Roxby says experts can't agree on how they affect us.
14 Jul 2024,10 mins
A massive failure in security for the US Secret Service
Analysis from the BBC's security correspondent, Frank Gardner.
14 Jul 2024,4 mins
'America’s politics have taken a new, deadly turn'
Analysis from our North America correspondent, Anthony Zurcher
14 Jul 2024,5 mins