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The Story

The Times
Andy Burnham
Labour Party
Nigel Farage
Keir Starmer
Iran
Reform UK
United States
Donald Trump
United Kingdom
County Lines
Brexit
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Peter Mandelson
World Cup
Wes Streeting
Russia
Afd
NHS
Gianni Infantino

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Join the world's best journalists to understand what really matters.

The Story is hosted by Manveen Rana and Luke Jones, published seven days a week and ready for you every morning.

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Last week, it emerged that an unnamed celebrity had asked a court for anonymity, and an injunction to stop two news outlets airing allegations that he abused his fame to prey on young women. The request was partly made on mental health grounds - he s... more

The comedian and Hollywood actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault following a trial at London's Southwark Crown Court.

The trial itself followed an investigation by The Times and The Sunday Times, along with Channel 4's... more

The results of Tuesday’s US midterm elections are in – and the results are astounding. Democrats flipped some historic red states to gain control of Congress, in a bruising rebuke to Donald Trump. But what does this stunning victory mean for the Demo... more

Last week, cryptocurrency exchange Binance was hacked, affecting a record £4.7bn of assets. While North Korea denies being behind the attack, investigators say clues point to the actions of the rogue state. How did the country develop into a hacking ... more

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Lucy Easthope
Emergency planning and disaster recovery expert and government advisor
University of Bath
Episode: Prepping goes mainstream - how ready should we be?
Kate Mansey
Assistant editor and royal editor at The Times
The Times
Episode: Does the Thomas Markle scandal change how we see Meghan?
Helen Rumbelow
Feature writer and columnist
The Times
Episode: The teen girls trying to ban school uniforms in porn - The Sunday Story
Ann Treneman
Notebook columnist for The Times
The Times
Episode: What no one tells you about grief - The Saturday Story
Stephen Gibbs
Latin America contributor for The Times
The Times
Episode: Brazil’s election – are the Bolsonaros back?
Adam Vaughan
Environment editor at The Times
The Times
Episode: Why did Labour just approve a new North Sea gasfield?
Charles Bremner
France correspondent for The Times
The Times
Episode: Why riots are suddenly everywhere in Europe
Tom Kington
Italy correspondent for The Times
The Times
Episode: Why riots are suddenly everywhere in Europe
Tom Watling
Writer for The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times
Episode: Inside Kyiv: the firefighters facing Russia’s attacks

Hosts

Manveen Rana
Host of The Story, The Times/The Sunday Times
Luke Jones
Co-host of The Story, The Times/The Sunday Times

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Anti immigration

    I’m afraid that this is incorrect there are many videos filmed on the beaches at France , showing French Police either assisting the illegals migrants or turning a blunt eye !!!

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    remainer Rosy
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • You’re interview the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein special friend

    Will never listen to the story or read the times ever again due to you interviewing Jeffrey Epstein’s special friend Bill Gates??? Wow have you know shame.

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    1
    Downusa
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Positivity will win over the negativity🌟

    It’s a positive Prince Harry and his family are returning to England. The Royal Family have survived many scandals in the past including King Charles’s affair with the now Queen Camilla, Prince Andrew and Epstein.

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    5
    MarieTCM
    Australia3 months ago
  • The sad decline of James Lasdun

    Oh dear. Once upon a time, James Lasdun was a serious writer who wrote beautifully crafted short stories full of delicate observations on human psychology; An Anxious Man springs to mind. Now it seems he’s just another mid-Atlantic true crime “grifter” and has somehow lost all understanding of human behaviour and motivations. His comments on male family annihilation in this podcast are incorrect — men annihilate their families without commiting suicide and for their own selfish benefit all th... more

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    Radionoush
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Native Americans

    Very interesting but a little repetitive, my main quibble is Louise Callahan’s very sloppy diction, she has a pleasant voice but the ends of some words slip away .

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    totterdown-res
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Some criticisms cite voice/readability and occasional perceived bias; overall sentiment leans positive.
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Brazil’s election – are the Bolsonaros back?
Q: Why does Brazil matter so much, and why should we care what happens in the election there?
Brazil is a major Latin American power and global supplier of food, oil and critical minerals. Its election could shape regional politics, U.S. influence and the future standing of BRICS.
Brazil’s election – are the Bolsonaros back?
Q: What is it that's attracting ordinary Brazilians to the Bolsonaro clan again?
Gibbs points to polarization over Jair Bolsonaro's prosecution, ties between the movement and evangelical communities, Flávio Bolsonaro's focus on crime, economic frustration, Lula's age and voters' changing expectations.
The teen girls trying to ban school uniforms in porn - The Sunday Story
Q: Where do we stand in terms of the law when it comes to school uniforms in porn?
UK laws address age verification and simulated child sexual abuse, but school uniforms are not directly named. Enforcement and the legal definition of a child in this context remain uncertain, leaving possible loopholes.
The teen girls trying to ban school uniforms in porn - The Sunday Story
Q: What exactly are they campaigning for?
They want to ban the use of school uniforms in pornography because they believe it sexualizes clothing worn by children.
Does the Thomas Markle scandal change how we see Meghan?
Q: What does happen next in terms of the investigation?
Philippine authorities plan to examine the documents and devices and report what they find. The FBI is assisting with inquiries into possible US offenses, while UK police are reviewing their handling of a 2019 letter.

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