The Smart 7
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London swamped by Far Right protest march, Historic win for Adolescence at the Emmys, and Tributes to a Boxing Great
7 mins; September 15, 2025
The Sunday 7 - NASA confirms life on Mars, Apple’s new super slim phone launches, Elon says Starlink is coming to your handset
19 mins; September 14, 2025
The Standout 7 - Israel strikes Hamas in Qatar, Russia invades Poland’s airspace, Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot in Utah
20 mins; September 13, 2025
Charlie Kirk shooting sparks political row in US, Mandelson sacked over Epstein emails, Premier League returns with Postecoglu at Forest
7 mins; September 12, 2025
NATO prepares for Russian escalation, Israeli President visits Downing Street, Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot at Utah University event
7 mins; September 11, 2025
Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar, Trump struggles with new Epstein disclosures, England clean up in Serbia
7 mins; September 09, 2025
Labour start search for new Deputy Leader, French Government on brink of collapse, Man City settle with Premier League
7 mins; September 09, 2025
Major Cabinet reshuffle after Rayner resignation, Trump threatens “war” on Chicago, Verstappen roars back at Monza
7 mins; September 08, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Why America is turning against Vaccines, Why the Government is sending you an Emergency Alert, and Why Sharks are losing their teeth
19 mins; September 06, 2025
The Standout 7 - Starmer attempts to reshuffle and reset, Trump bounces back after internet rumours run wild, Tributes to an Italian fashion icon
18 mins; September 06, 2025
Rayner’s political fate hangs in the balance, Coalition of the Willing pledge troops for Ukraine, tributes to Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, RIP
7 mins; September 05, 2025
Angela Rayner under pressure over Stamp Duty error, Putin offers to meet Zelensky in Moscow, Epstein survivors point fingers at Trump
6 mins; September 04, 2025
Green Party elects new Eco-Populist Leader, Putin and Xi celebrate Victory Day in Beijing, Donald Trump returns from the dead
7 mins; September 03, 2025
Keir Starmer resets and reshuffles to focus on Immigration crisis, Rescuers struggle after Afghanistan earthquake, Premier League transfer window slams shut
7 mins; September 02, 2025
Putin in China on Diplomatic Mission, Protestors set sail for Gaza, Liverpool top the Premier League
7 mins; September 01, 2025
The Sunday 7 - The AI Wars continue, the Earthshot prize ramps up, and positive news on Prostate Cancer
19 mins; August 30, 2025
The Standout 7 - Reform launch Immigration Policy, Russia cranks up pressure on Kyiv, Taylor and Travis go Superviral
19 mins; August 30, 2025
European leaders condemn Russian strikes on EU and UK targets in Kyiv, UN warns Gaza is at “breaking point”, Formula 1 revs up for Dutch Grand Prix
7 mins; August 29, 2025
Energy prices set to rise again, US shocked by Minneapolis school shooting, Man United crash out of Carabao Cup at Grimsby
7 mins; August 28, 2025
Reform launch new Immigration plan, Israel claims Hospital attack targeted terrorists, Taylor and Travis are the talk of New York
7 mins; August 27, 2025
Israel “deeply regrets” strikes that killed 5 journalists, Lavrov pours cold water on Ukraine talks, Liverpool battle to an away win at Newcastle
7 mins; August 26, 2025
The Sunday 7 - How AI is leading to Medical breakthroughs, why Autumn is arriving early, and how your hair could save your teeth
20 mins; August 23, 2025
The Standout 7 - EU Leaders race to Washington, Famine declared in Gaza, Tributes to 60s icon Terence Stamp RIP
18 mins; August 22, 2025
Asylum seeker numbers hit record high, Putin cools on peace talks, Women’s Rugby World Cup ready to kick off
7 mins; August 22, 2025
Government faces Hotel Housing Crisis, Russia wants role in Ukraine Security Guarantees, Salah crowned PFA Player of the Year for a record third time
7 mins; August 21, 2025
Council win Injunction over Epping Asylum Seeker Hotel, Trump considers options for Ukraine support, US Open Tennis underway with dramatic Mixed Doubles
7 mins; August 20, 2025
Trump and Zelenskyy meet in the Oval Office, Hamas accepts new Gaza ceasefire proposal, Leeds make a Premier League splash
7 mins; August 19, 2025
Trump fails to secure any concession in Putin Alaska meeting, European leaders head to Washington, tributes to a 1960s Icon
7 mins; August 18, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Uk’s 4th Heatwave sparks Drought warnings, AI Chatbots causing misery, and the Humanoid Robot Games get underway
19 mins; August 16, 2025
The Standout 7 - Immigration Chaos continues, England wrestles with a Drought, Trump and Putin head to Alaska, and Taylor Swift does a Podcast!
18 mins; August 15, 2025
Good grades for the UK Economy, Trump prepares for Alaska Summit with Putin, the Premier League kicks off
7 mins; August 15, 2025
European Leaders prep Trump ahead of Putin Summit, Police change guidelines after protests, heartbreak for Spurs in UEFA Super Cup
7 mins; August 14, 2025
Channel Crossings hit new record high, England struggles with Heatwave and Drought, Taylor Swift announces brand new album
7 mins; August 13, 2025
Israel faces condemnation over killing of Journalists, Trump takes control of Washington DC, Crystal Palace lose Europa League appeal
7 mins; August 12, 2025
UN Security Council condemns Israel’s Gaza City plan, Confusion over Trump-Putin Alaska summit, Crystal Palace shock Liverpool at Wembley
7 mins; August 11, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Inside the Oceangate Sub Disaster, RFK Jr changes course of MRNA Vaccines, and we meet some Radioactive Rhinos
20 mins; August 09, 2025
The Standout 7 - Government focuses on Immigration, Israel moves to occupy Gaza, the UK bids farewell to its favourite Shock Jock
19 mins; August 08, 2025
Netanyahu announces plan to occupy Gaza, Government to crack down on “Cosmetic Cowboys”, Emma Raducanu beefs up her team before US Open
7 mins; August 07, 2025
PM refuses to rule out Tax Rises, Trump hails “great progress” in talks with Putin, Naomi Osaka celebrates as she reaches Canadian Open final
7 mins; August 07, 2025
New Immigration deal with France kicks in, Trump threatens more Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Jose Mourinho pays tribute to Jorge Costa RIP
7 mins; August 06, 2025
Gaza hostage videos spark political condemnation, Government battles to contain Immigration crisis, Tributes to the “rudest man on radio”, James Whale RIP
7 mins; August 05, 2025
Record Channel crossings spark new crackdown, no progress after US Envoy visits Gaza, disappointment for Ferrari in Hungary
7 mins; August 04, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Russia’s Record Earthquake, meet the new Astronomer Royal and everything you need to know about VPNs
19 mins; August 02, 2025
The Standout 7 - Donald Trump in Scotland, Pressure mounts on Israel, and the Lionesses make history
19 mins; August 02, 2025
US Envoy heads to Gaza, No “Malign Intent” in London airspace shutdown, and Verstappen sticks with Red Bull
7 mins; July 31, 2025
Tsunami Warnings downgraded after massive Russian earthquake, Canada to recognise Palestine, Birmingham salutes the “Prince of Darkness”
7 mins; July 31, 2025
UK set to recognise State of Palestine unless Israel acts on Gaza, Online Safety Act sparks political row, Victory parade for England’s Euro winners
7 mins; July 30, 2025
Aid begins to flow into Gaza, Trump and Starmer meet in Scotland, Triumphant Lionesses welcomed at Downing Street
7 mins; July 29, 2025
Starmer to recall Cabinet over Gaza crisis, Trump signs EU Trade Deal in Scotland, Lionesses grab Euro Glory
7 mins; July 28, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Landmark judgement on Climate Change, the AI Arms Race, and we dive into Shark Week
18 mins; July 26, 2025
The Standout 7 - Stark warnings over Gaza, Trump battles to keep Epstein scandal at bay, Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne RIP
18 mins; July 26, 2025
UK and India sign billion pound Trade deal, Donald Trump heads to Scotland, and tributes to WWE’s Hulk Hogan, RIP
7 mins; July 25, 2025
Police Federation warn of Summer violence, Trump ramps up Obama conspiracy theories, Marcus Rashford heads to Barcelona
7 mins; July 24, 2025
Kemi Badenoch reshuffles her Shadow Cabinet, the Lionesses head to the Euro Final and tributes to the Prince of Darkness
7 mins; July 23, 2025
UK to get a new Water Regulator, Israel begins new offensive in Gaza, Lionesses ready to roar in Euro Semi Final
7 mins; July 22, 2025
The Pope weighs in on Gaza, Trump battles Murdoch over Epstein accusations, Scottie Scheffler wins the British Open
7 mins; July 21, 2025
The Sunday 7 - The UK faces a Drought, Mark Zuckerberg settles a lawsuit with his own Shareholders, and why Ticks are terrifying
19 mins; July 19, 2025
The Standout 7 - Secret Super Injunction Scheme revealed, Teenagers get the right to vote, and good news from the Emmy nominations
15 mins; July 19, 2025
Teenagers get the right to vote, The UK and Germany sign historic treaty, The Lionesses roar back to claim a Euro Semi Final place
7 mins; July 18, 2025
Government seeks answers over Afghan Data breach, Labour Backbench Rebels suspended, Lionesses get ready for Euro 2025 Quarter Final
7 mins; July 17, 2025
High Court lifts Super-injunction on Government Afghan scheme, Warnings that UK could face drought, Emmy nominations delight for “Adolescence”
7 mins; July 16, 2025
Streeting strives to stave off Resident Doctor’s Strikes, Trump agrees new Ukraine arms deal, BBC publishes Masterchef Investigation report
7 mins; July 15, 2025
Trump Tariffs could spark new Trade War, Online Safety Bill verification on the way, Wimbledon crowns new King and Queen
7 mins; July 14, 2025
The Sunday 7 - The perils of Death Cap Mushrooms, Elon’s Grok accidentally goes off the rails, and why Stone Stacking is frowned upon
18 mins; July 12, 2025
The Standout 7 - French President pays a visit, Texas battered by floods, shock news at Red Bull, and Black Sabbath bow out
16 mins; July 12, 2025
UK and France agree new Channel deal, EU urges members to invest in Ukraine’s Defence, Sabalenka out at Wimbledon
7 mins; July 11, 2025
Government warned over delay in payments for Infected Blood victims, Resident Doctors set to strike for 5 days, Christian Horner out at Red Bull
7 mins; July 10, 2025
First Volume of Post Office Horizon IT Report published, Trump shifts position on Putin, Norrie goes out in Wimbledon Quarter Final
7 mins; July 09, 2025
Positive news on Welfare Bill as Government focuses on Education reforms, Trump restarts Tariff Wars, and Djokovic heads to Wimbledon Quarter Final
7 mins; July 08, 2025
Labour mark one year in power, Texas Flash Floods leave dozens missing, Black Sabbath bow out in Birmingham
7 mins; July 07, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Medical AI accelerates, Europe struggles under a Heat Dome, and Sir James Dyson has reinvented the Strawberry
18 mins; July 06, 2025
The Standout 7 - Government battles Welfare Bill Rebellion, Glastonbury chants cause chaos, and tributes to a Liverpool star and an American icon
17 mins; July 05, 2025
Labour launches 10 year plan for the NHS, Donald Trump celebrates One Big Beautiful Bill, tributes to Liverpool star Diogo Jota RIP
7 mins; July 04, 2025
Chancellor under pressure after Welfare climbdown, Sean Combs guilty on 2 counts, Raducanu and Norrie through to Round 3 at Wimbledon
7 mins; July 03, 2025
Welfare Bill stumbles through Commons Vote, Trump threatens Elon with deportation, more shocks on Day 2 of Wimbledon
7 mins; July 02, 2025
Avon and Somerset police open Glastonbury investigation, Government fails to quell Welfare rebellion, Record temperature on Day 1 of Wimbledon
7 mins; July 01, 2025
Political Chants spark Glastonbury Row, Starmer apologises over Welfare Bill rebellion, Wimbledon gets underway in SW19
7 mins; June 30, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Apple Podcasts celebrate 20 years, why your baby could be DNA mapped, and good news from a Galaxy, far, far away
18 mins; June 29, 2025
The Standout 7 - Twelve Day war ends in Ceasefire, Things get weird at the NATO Summit and The Edge finally picks up an Irish passport
17 mins; June 28, 2025
Government set for step back on Welfare Bill, Trump administration lashes out over Iran coverage, Worry over Weight Loss Jabs
7 mins; June 27, 2025
Standoff continues between PM and Labour Welfare rebels, NATO summit gets weird as Rutte calls Trump “daddy”, Southgate receives his Kinighthood
7 mins; June 26, 2025
Trump drops the F Bomb as shaky ceasefire holds, NATO leaders assemble in The Hague, Starmer faces Labour rebellion over Welfare Bill
7 mins; June 25, 2025
Trump declares end of “Twelve Day War”, Zelensky in UK to meet King Charles, The Edge picks up his Irish passport
7 mins; June 24, 2025
US strikes Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Starmer calls for calm as Iran promises retaliation, Carlos Alcaraz is the new King of Queens
7 mins; June 23, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Can Britain cope with 40 degree heatwaves? How a job in AI could make you $100 million, and a Bear battles a Barrel
18 mins; June 22, 2025
The Standout 7 - Government U Turns on Grooming Gang Inquiry, Israel and Iran trade blows, tributes to the Queen of Clean, RIP
17 mins; June 21, 2025
Trump wants 2 week window on Iran strike, new Post Office compensation scheme opens, Welsh Women ready for Euro Glory
7 mins; June 20, 2025
Trump ponders US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, Bad news on HS2, Man City pick up a win in Club World Cup
7 mins; June 19, 2025
Israel and Iran continue to trade blows, Baroness Casey calls for calm over Grooming Inquiry, Tributes to the “Queen of Clean”, RIP
7 mins; June 18, 2025
Baroness Casey Report prompts new Grooming Gang Inquiry, Trump exits G7 early, Chelsea off to a winning start in Club World Cup
7 mins; June 17, 2025
Israel and Iran continue to escalate Middle East conflict, Suspect arrested in Minnesota shootings, George Russell claims Mercedes win in Montreal
7 mins; June 16, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Britain leans into AI, All the updates from Apple’s WWDC25, and why you might need Poo Pills
20 mins; June 15, 2025
The Standout 7 - Labour splash the cash on the NHS in Spending Review, Trump causes chaos in Los Angeles, and tributes to music icon Brian Wilson, RIP
16 mins; June 14, 2025
Air India flight crashes on take off, Israel launches preemptive strikes on Iran, Hamilton hopeful as F1 heads to Montreal
7 mins; June 13, 2025
Reeves splashes the cash in Spending Review, Trouble flares again in Northern Ireland, tributes to an American Music Icon, Brian Wilson RIP
7 mins; June 12, 2025
Britain to invest Billions in Nuclear Energy, Austria stunned by School Shooting, Thomas Tuchel chalks up first loss as England boss
7 mins; June 11, 2025
Labour officially U-Turn on Winter Fuel Allowance, NATO Chief warns of Russia Threat, Andy Murray is back at the Queen’s Club
7 mins; June 10, 2025
Trump escalates tension in LA as National Guard arrive, Greta Thunberg intercepted by Israeli Navy, Carlos Alcaraz wins epic French Open final
7 mins; June 09, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Sam Altman’s predictions for AI’s next steps, Will Guyatt reviews Nintendo Switch 2, and the World’s Smallest Violin
17 mins; June 08, 2025
The Standout 7 - Government pledges “Battle Ready Britain”, Ukraine surprise Russia, twice, and Jessie J shares some shocking news
18 mins; June 07, 2025