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The Sunday 7 - Microsoft makes Quantum Computing breakthrough, Gene Therapy restores sight to the blind, Nokia to launch 4G on the Moon, and Scotland braces for Wolves!
19 mins; February 23, 2025
The Standout 7 - US and Russia meet for Peace Talks on Ukraine, Trump fumes over Zelensky, UK Inflation jumps, and Eastenders turns 40
19 mins; February 22, 2025
Israeli fury over Hostage Handover, Trump fumes over Zelensky remarks, UK signs Defence pact with Norway, Men’s 6 Nations returns
7 mins; February 21, 2025
Trump and Zelensky trade blows as war of words escalates, UK Inflation jumps in January, new laws on Knife Crime and City bow out of Europe
7 mins; February 20, 2025
Ukraine sidelined as Russia and US meet, 75 passengers escape Toronto plane crash, Heartbreak for Celtic in Champions League and the MOBOs light up Newcastle
7 mins; February 19, 2025
US and Russia begin peace talks on Ukraine, Starmer calls for US Backstop for European security, NHS hits appointment target, and Welsh legend hangs up the Lycra
7 mins; February 18, 2025
Starmer says UK troops could have Ukraine role, Gaza steps back from the brink, Conclave and The Brutalist win at the BAFTAs and Spurs shock United
7 mins; February 17, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Inside the AI Action Summit in Paris, Celebrating 20 Years of YouTube, the Speediest Neutrino ever seen, and why we need to release the Beavers
19 mins; February 16, 2025
The Standout 7 - Trump causes chaos in Gaza and plays nice with Putin, UK economy shows some signs of growth and Starmer under pressure from Farmers
16 mins; February 15, 2025
Zelensky pushes back on Trump’s Putin plan, Dozens injured in Munich attack, UK Economy shows signs of growth, McLaren unveil their 2025 car
7 mins; February 14, 2025
Trump calls Putin on Ukraine, Macron opposes “Riviera” plan for Gaza, Heathrow announce new investment plan, and high drama at Goodison
7 mins; February 13, 2025
Trump threatens to “take” Gaza, as Middle East tensions rise, Government criticised over changes to Assisted Dying Bill, AI Action Summit in Paris, and City struggle against Real Madrid
7 mins; February 12, 2025
Farmer protests back on the streets, Trump warns Hamas over Gaza ceasefire, Labour Whatsapp row sees another MP suspended, and Man City get ready for Real Madrid
7 mins; February 11, 2025
Rayner vows to meet New Homes targets, Trump plans to target Department of Education, Stars turn out for Superbowl LIX and Liverpool in shock FA Cup exit
7 mins; February 10, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Ukraine's Rare Earth Metals, Breast Cancer AI Screening trial underway, a Deep Dive into Elon Musk’s DOGE, and we meet genetically modified Polo Ponies in Argentina
19 mins; February 09, 2025
The Standout 7 - Trump’s Riviera Plan for Gaza, the phony Tariff War, Starmer goes Nuclear and Kay Burley Quits
17 mins; February 08, 2025
Starmer presses go on Nuclear Power plan, Trump faces Court Action over DOGE cuts, Bank of England warns on growth, and Liverpool head to Wembley
7 mins; February 07, 2025
Labour criticised over Local Election Delay, Trump announces new Trans ban plan, Kay Burley in shock retirement, and Newcastle hunt for Carabao Cup glory
7 mins; February 06, 2025
Medical Panel questions Lucy Letby evidence, Trump floats US takeover of Gaza, 11 killed in Swedish shooting, and Arsenal face Newcastle in Carabao Cup Semi Fina
7 mins; February 05, 2025
Canada and Mexico duck Trump Tariffs, Starmer meets leaders in Brussels, Philipson warns parents on school attendance, and Transfer Window snaps shut
7 mins; February 04, 2025
Trump’s Tariff Wars kick off, Starmer focuses on European Allies, Beyonce makes history at the 67th Grammy awards, and Arsenal thump Man City
7 mins; February 03, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Cutting edge Cancer Treatment, an update on the Doomsday Clock, Celebrating 40 years of Tetris, and Good News for Britain’s loneliest bat
19 mins; February 02, 2025
The Standout 7 - Rachel Reeves under pressure over growth plans, Trump blames DEI for Potomac crash, Gaza ceasefire holds, and tributes to a British icon
19 mins; February 01, 2025
Trump blames Diversity Policies for Potomac crash, Reeves criticised by environmental groups, Man United and Spurs win in Europa League, and Marianne Faithfull RIP
7 mins; January 31, 2025
US Coast Guard searches Potomac River after air crash, Reeves faces push back on Growth Plans, Drama in Champions League knockouts
7 mins; January 30, 2025
Home Office warns of new extremism threats, White House solves NJ Drone mystery, Serbian PM quits, and Man City under pressure in the Champions League
7 mins; January 29, 2025
King Charles marks Holocaust Memorial Day in Poland, Trump bans Diversity and Inclusion in the military, a look ahead to the 6 Nations and Alec Baldwin new documentary
7 mins; January 28, 2025
Trump suggests new solution for Israel / Palestine question, Musk doubles down on Far Right rhetoric, tough day for Spurs fans, and ‘Suits’ moves to LA.
7 mins; January 27, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Trump launches new AI Project “Stargate”, inside the latest Samsung launch, worrying news on Adult ADHD, and why you should keep your eyes on the Skies
19 mins; January 26, 2025
The Standout 7 - Trump becomes America’s 47th President, Starmer announces Southport Inquiry, World Leaders gather in Davos, and Chappell Roan is the Sound of 2025
17 mins; January 25, 2025
Southport killer sentenced to 52 years, Trump declassifies JFK files, Ireland battered by Storm Eowyn, Spurs and Man United have a good night in Europe
7 mins; January 24, 2025
Prince Harry wins Apology and Settlement from Murdoch Newspapers, Reeves flies into Airport Runway Row, Trump threatens Biden investigation, Man City stumble in Paris
7 mins; January 22, 2025
Starmer speaks out about Southport killings, Trump challenged at church, Liverpool set a new record and Chapel Roan is ‘sound of 2025’
7 mins; January 22, 2025
Trump inaugurated as 47th President of the United States, Displaced Palestinians begin returning home, Hamilton starts at Ferrari and Kid Rock creeps us out
7 mins; January 21, 2025
Ceasefire deal sees hostages and prisoners released, Trump back tracks on Tik Tok, Man Utd manager tells it like it is and why Americans don’t get Robbie Williams
7 mins; January 20, 2025
The Sunday 7 - The UK aspires to be an AI Superpower, details on the new Nintendo Switch 2, a revolutionary treatment for Parkinson's Disease, and the Funnel Web Spider just got scarier
22 mins; January 19, 2025
The Standout 7 - Reeves battles critics over Economy, Gaza Ceasefire deal approved, Biden signs off from the Oval Office, and tributes to a Movie great
20 mins; January 18, 2025
Israeli Security Cabinet due to meet on Ceasefire deal, Starmer in Kyiv to support Ukraine, Badenoch attempts Tory reset, tributes to David Lynch RIP
7 mins; January 17, 2025
Ceasefire deal announced in Doha, Inflation drops in December, Polish PM warns of Russian bomb plot, and Arsenal triumph in North London Derby
7 mins; January 16, 2025
Gaza ceasefire terms agreed in principle, Rachel Reeves pushes back at critics, Lavrov welcomes Trump’s views on Ukraine and Forest surprise Liverpool
7 mins; January 15, 2025
Labour back AI for UK, Melania Trump on her return to the White House, Moyes talks up Everton, and Ben Stiller is back in Happy Gilmore 2
7 mins; January 14, 2025
California wild fires claim more lives, Trump eyes up Greenland, chaos in the FA Cup, and a new Jack Reacher movie on the way.
7 mins; January 13, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Social Media rips up the Rulebook, Inside the new tech from CES, the latest on the HPMV outbreak, and we meet an Emotional Robot
18 mins; January 12, 2025
The Standout 7 - Elon Musk Tweets up a Storm, LA struggles with Wildfires, Trump ducks prison time, and Demi Moore celebrates at the Golden Globes
17 mins; January 11, 2025
Death toll rises in California Fires, US President Carter laid to rest, Home Office deportations rise, and Everton sack Dyche hours before FA Cup
7 mins; January 10, 2025
Los Angeles ravaged by Wildfires, Tories fail to force Grooming Gang Inquiry, Ukraine meets with Western Allies, and Spurs gain narrow Carabao Cup advantage
7 mins; January 09, 2025
Labour push back against Musk Grooming Gang Row, Trump threatens Panama, Canada and Greenland, Meta drop Fact Checkers, and Newcastle in Carabao Cup action
7 mins; January 08, 2025
Justin Trudeau resigns, Labour announce plans to reform NHS, Nottingham Forest winning streak continues and another season of the The Penguin in the works
7 mins; January 07, 2025
Musk and Farage disagree over Reform party leadership, Surprise wins at the Golden Globes, Ukraine launch new offensive into Kursk and Bono gets a medal
7 mins; January 06, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Best of 2024 Part 2 - July to December
23 mins; January 05, 2025
The Smart 7’s Look Ahead to 2025
25 mins; January 04, 2025
Labour plan new crackdown on People Smugglers, FBI says New Orleans suspect acted alone, Rail Strikes make a comeback and Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show is on the way
7 mins; January 03, 2025
FBI Investigates New Year’s Day Attacks in US, Fresh calls for Post Office Payouts, Arsenal start 2025 with a win, and The Traitors returns to BBC1
7 mins; January 02, 2025
The Standout 7 - The Ones We Lost in 2024
17 mins; January 01, 2025
The Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - November & December
13 mins; December 31, 2024
The Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - September & October
16 mins; December 30, 2024
The Sunday 7 - Best of 2024 Part 1 - January to June
22 mins; December 29, 2024
The Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - July & August
17 mins; December 28, 2024
The Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - May & June
16 mins; December 27, 2024
Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - March & April
17 mins; December 26, 2024
The Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - January & February
19 mins; December 25, 2024
Labour gets poor end of term report on Economy, Luigi Mangione appears in New York court, Ethics Report sees Matt Gaetz in hot water, Arsenal faces Christmas without Saka
7 mins; December 24, 2024
Germany shocked by Christmas Market attack, Lord Mandelson selected as US Ambassador, Putin fury at Drone Attack, and Liverpool stay on top
7 mins; December 23, 2024
The Sunday 7 - How new blood testing plans are working, the environmental and financial impacts of the UK’s unfit water works and how AI tech is transforming care for stroke patients
18 mins; December 22, 2024
The Standout 7 - Sentencing takes place in Pelicot Rape Trial, UK economic growth slows, Syria begins process of recovery and Daniel Craig on how they made ‘Queer’.
13 mins; December 21, 2024
Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years in prison, Starmer says Labour will build record number of new homes, Carabao cup chaos and new Karate Kid movie.
7 mins; December 20, 2024
Inflation jumps again, Starmer under pressure over WASPI Women compensation, Russia threatens Times Editors, and Carabao Cup Quarter Final results
7 mins; December 18, 2024
Sting in the Tail for WASPI Women, Ukraine strikes at the heart of Moscow, Post Office Inquiry wraps up, and Arne Slot misses trip to Southampton
7 mins; December 18, 2024
Germany's Government collapses, Trumps plans for Ukraine, Pep Guardiola under pressure as losses continue and Zane Lowe does Christmas Carpool Karaoke
7 mins; December 17, 2024
Labour migration plans called ‘cruel’, Prince Andrew back in the spotlight, Man City have a bad day and Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon star in ‘You’re cordially invited’
7 mins; December 16, 2024
The Sunday 7 - The risks from Medical Misogyny, Why “Brain Rot” is word of the Year, NASA steps back on Artemis, and beware of the Quad-demic
17 mins; December 15, 2024
The Standout 7 - Syrian Rebels take Damascus, Labour doubles down on Housebuilding, Donald Trump is Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” and the Jungle gets a new King
19 mins; December 14, 2024
Labour double down on Housebuilding pledge, NATO chief issues stark warning, Donald Trump is Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, and Spurs battle Rangers in Europe
7 mins; December 13, 2024
Farmers hit the Streets again, Anger grows in Syria over Assad atrocities, Streeting bans puberty blockers, and City lose again in Europe
7 mins; December 12, 2024
Syrian Rebels move to form Government as Israel targets weapons stockpile, Reeves promises “War on Waste”, Candy join Reform, and Liverpool on top in Europe
7 mins; December 11, 2024
Suspect in United Healthcare CEO shooting arrested, UK pauses Syrian asylum process, West Ham win out and new series of Actors on Actors drops
7 mins; December 10, 2024
Rebel forces take Syria as Assad deposed, Danny Jones crowned King of the Jungle, Trump on aid to Ukraine and Victory for McLaren in Constructors’ Championship
7 mins; December 09, 2024
The Sunday 7 - Meta faces Class Action Lawsuit, ABBA get annoyed about AI, the perils of “Face Blindness” and Will Guyatt gives us his Christmas Tech list
19 mins; December 08, 2024
The Standout 7 - Labour attempt to reset the narrative, French Government collapses, South Korea declares Martial Law, and Gregg Wallace is in hot water
19 mins; December 07, 2024
Macron refuses to quit as French President, Labour lay out 6 new Milestones, Amnesty International report accuses Israel of Genocide, F1 wraps up the season
7 mins; December 06, 2024
Britain’s Trains on track for Re-Nationalisation, French PM set to resign, South Korea President faces Impeachment, and Man City get back to winning ways
7 mins; December 05, 2024
Chaos in South Korea, Labour cracks down on Stalking, Zuckerberg courts Trump and Van Nistlerooy gets the Foxes up and running
7 mins; December 04, 2024
Labour pledges to clean up Cladding, Controversy as Biden pardons Hunter, French face chaos as Government could collapse, and Elton John battles blindness
7 mins; December 03, 2024
Parliament backs Assisted Dying Bill, Rebels seize control of Aleppo, Greg Wallace takes to Instagram, Liverpool favorites to win Premier League and Cate Blanchett doesn’t like AI.
7 mins; December 02, 2024
The Sunday 7 - Australia bans Social Media for Teens, Wales struggles with aftermath of Floods, Warning over Weight Loss Drugs, and Inside the Mind of a Puppy
19 mins; December 01, 2024
The Standout 7 - First Labour Minister quits, Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Putin threatens strike on Kyiv, and tributes to much loved author Barbara Taylor Bradford RIP
18 mins; November 30, 2024
Labour cracks down on Immigration, Putin threatens strike on Kyiv, Assisted Dying Bill set for vote, and relief for new United boss in Europe
7 mins; November 29, 2024
Ceasefire holds in Lebanon, Badenoch flags new Tory immigration review, Trump nominates envoy for Russia and Ukraine, Joy for Liverpool in Champions League
7 mins; November 28, 2024
Biden brokers ceasefire deal for the Middle East, Labour plans on getting young people back to work, another defeat for Man City and Keanu Reeves stars in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
7 mins; November 27, 2024
PM Starmer dismisses Elon Musk election petition, 6th Jan case against Donald Trump dismissed, Ed Sheeran apologises and RIP Barbara Taylor Bradford
7 mins; November 26, 2024
Labour’s Get Britain Working package on the way, international debate about ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Verstappen victorious in Las Vegas and Moreno gets a Barbie.
7 mins; November 25, 2024
The Sunday 7 - The Digital Voice of Richard III, Google face the sale of Chrome, COP 29 struggles for consensus, and Jason DeRulo talks AI
16 mins; November 24, 2024
The Standout 7 - Farmers protest in Westminster, Ukraine marks 1000 days of Russia’s war, ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, tributes to John Prescott RIP
18 mins; November 23, 2024
Alarm over Putin missile escalation, ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, Guardiola signs new 2 year contract, and tributes to John Prescott RIP
7 mins; November 22, 2024
Uk Storm Shadow missiles fired at Russian targets, Inflation takes a sharp jump, US Ethics Committee deadlocked over Gaetz, F1 heads to Las Vegas
7 mins; November 21, 2024
Ukraine marks 1000 days of Russia’s war, Farmers protest in London, hopes for ceasefire in Lebanon, and Craig Bellamy leads Wales to triumph
7 mins; November 20, 2024
Russian Reaction to US Change of Policy in Ukraine, Maori Protest controversial bill in New Zealand, Harry Kane gets a statue and Lindsey Lohan on Freaky Friday remake
7 mins; November 19, 2024
Farmers set to Protest in Westminster, Biden lifts restrictions and sends long range missiles to Ukraine, England beats Ireland 5 - 0 and Hugh Grant plays the villain.
7 mins; November 18, 2024
The Sunday 7 - COP 29 gets off to a rocky start, Elon Musk’s new Government Job, a cool innovation for Cancer Patients, and it’s Crab Season on Christmas Island
20 mins; November 17, 2024
The Standout 7 - Donald Trump goes full MAGA for his Cabinet, Keir Starmer hits the road, Gary Lineker quits Match of the Day and tributes to Timothy West, RIP
18 mins; November 16, 2024
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