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Offenders will be made to attend sentencing hearings under new laws. Farah Naz, the aunt of Zara Aleena, who was killed in 2022, joins Adam to talk about her experience of the perpetrator not attending his sentencing. Former Old Bailey judge Wendy Joseph KC explains the difficulties of forcing criminals into the dock. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said that the UK will not disengage with China as he travels to Beijing for talks. Cindy Yu, the Assistant Editor at the Spectator and host of the magazine’s Chinese Whispers podcast discusses whether the UK is reliant on China. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Clare Williamson and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The editor is Damon Rose.

How did a technical issue lead to hundreds of cancelled flights? An investigation has been launched over UK flight disruption that has left thousands of passengers stranded. Former air traffic controller, Michele Robson and operating director at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Paul Staples, join Sima Kotecha to help us understand the system that should keep planes taking off on time. Newscasters Bex and Lydia also share their experience of cancelled flights. And, the Ultra Low Emission Zone has expanded to include all London Boroughs. Claims and counter claims are being made about the scheme's effectiveness. BBC science journalist Esme Stallard helps us get to the truth. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Sima Kotecha. It was made by Chris Flynn with Maddie Drury and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The editor is Damon Rose. 00:00 - Exciting Newscast news 02:27 - Inside the flight control room

Police forces in the UK have made welfare checks on every household that purchased poison from an online seller based in Canada. Over 200 people bought the poisonous substance from Kenneth Law, with 88 people subsequently dying, many of them young and still at university. James Beale and Will Roe, The Times journalists who tracked down Law, tell us how they posed as a potential buyer, eventually taking their findings to the Canadian authorities. The latest energy price cap for the first months of winter has been announced. While the headline price has fallen slightly, the BBC’s Cost of living correspondent, Colletta Smith, delves into the devilish detail to explain what the new numbers mean for us - and gives her latest tips for saving money. And, having been set the challenge of naming her three top documentaries on Thursday’s Newscast, film-maker Molly Dineen calls in to give Adam her suggestions. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's News

It’s GCSE results day! Branwen Jeffreys is reporting on the picture across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while headteachers Sir Anthony Seldon and Educating Yorkshire’s Jonny Mitchell tell Adam how their schools got on. And documentary-maker Louis Theroux has made a speech about the future of TV in which he said the BBC has been ‘playing it safe’. Former creative director of BBC Alan Yentob and documentarian Molly Dineen discuss how documentaries are commissioned. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tom Smithard with Hayley Clarke, Madeleine Drury and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall. BBC Sounds topics: 00:00 - Newscasters let us know their GCSE results 02:31 - Headteachers Jonny Mitchell and Anthony Seldon join Branwen Jeffreys to chew over GCSE results 19:09 - Documentary makers Molly Dineen and Alan Yentob discuss whether th

The boss of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, is presumed dead after a plane crash north of Moscow killed all on board. Ukrainecast’s Vitaly Shevchenko and security correspondent, Frank Gardner, join Adam to go through what we know. Lou Osborn from the monitoring group All Eyes on Wagner also shares her expertise. And, India has made history by landing a spacecraft near the south pole of the Moon for the first time. Journalist and author of the book The Future of Geography: How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World Tim Marshall explains where it puts them in the 21st century space race. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall. 01:18 - Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash 16:36 - India’s historic moon mission

Drugs deaths are falling in Scotland, but it continues to have the worst drug death rate in Europe. Scotland editor James Cook has been to Portugal, where they’ve decriminalised drugs for personal use. He’s on to talk about whether its working, and what the UK could learn, with Professor Fiona Measham, chair in criminology at the University of Liverpool. And could we be on the verge of a national screening programme for prostate cancer? Health editor Fergus Walsh is in the studio to talk about the disease, which 1 in 8 men suffer from. Plus the funniest gag at Edinburgh fringe this year. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Clare Williamson and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall. 00:00 - The Edinburgh Fringe’s funniest gag 03:18 - Why does Scotland have the worst drug death rate in Europe? 22:24 - A potential prostate

Lucy Letby will spend the rest of her life in prison with no chance of parole. She refused to appear in court to hear her sentence or the statements of grief and loss from the families of the babies she murdered. Shaun Lintern, health editor at The Sunday Times, has spent years investigating the case and is in the studio. And 5 Live commentator Vicki Sparks is back on, as well as former England player Karen Bardsley, talk us through what it was like commentating on the first World Cup final for England since 1966, and what’s next for the women’s game. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Hayley Clarke and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall. 00:00 - A Newscaster’s message from Stadium Australia 01:39 - Remaining questions for the NHS as Letby is sentenced 22:16 - The commentary team behind

TV anchor and Newscaster Gabby Logan chats with Adam about who the Lionesses are up against, how Australia embraced the Beautiful Game, and her disappointment at Prince William’s no-show on Sunday. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Josh Jenkin. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder a further six. She deliberately injected babies in her care with air, force fed others milk and poisoned two with insulin. Her crimes make her the UK's most prolific child serial killer in modern times. We hear from two journalists covering the case and the ten month long trial, the BBC’s Judith Mortiz and Caroline Cheetham, host of The Trial of Lucy Letby podcast. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Clare Williamson and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor is Sam Bonham.

How did Michael Parkinson change British television? To mark his death at the age of 88, Adam assembles his own panel of legends for a chat on the imaginary sofas of the Newscast studio. Parkinson producer Bea Ballard, former BBC One controller Lorraine Heggessey and presenter Dame Esther Rantzen lift the lid on behind-the-scenes moments and delve into the enduring power of Parky. We also catch up with the BBC’s education editor Branwen Jeffries at the end of a busy day taking questions from our Discord community on today’s A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tom Smithard with Joe Wilkinson and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham. BBC Sounds topics: 00:00 - A note from fellow Yorkshireman Chris Mason 02:33 - Three legends of broadcasting pay tribute to Parky 24:57 - Branwen

England reached the Women's World Cup final for the first time. The BBC's Vicki Sparks speaks to Adam from Sydney, straight after commentating on the match. And the BBC's Dominic Casciani talks us through DNA evidence and updates in Andrew Malkinson’s case after he had a wrongful conviction for rape overturned by the Court of Appeal last month. We also hear from Neal Keeling, chief reporter at the Manchester Evening News, who covered the original court case, who reflects on his reporting at the time of Andrew’s conviction. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham. 00:00 - Discord 4000 02:08 - Lionesses 18:33 - Andrew Malkinson case 35:48 - Women's World Cup final

Three people have been arrested and are suspected of spying for Russia in the UK. It’s BBC correspondent Daniel De Simone’s exclusive, and he’s in the studio to give the background. And, information from 10,000 employees at the Police Service of Northern Ireland has been mistakenly released. An ex PSNI officer is on to discuss why many are feeling unsafe as a result, as well as Jordan Dunbar, presenter of BBC podcast series Blood On The Dance Floor, which is about the killing of a Northern Irish police officer. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner describes what the intelligence services are focussing on, and is on throughout. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Clare Williamson and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor is Damon Rose. This podcast has been edited since it was first published to delete a section in which a contributor

At least 96 people died in wildfires in Hawaii, making them the deadliest in the US in more than a century. CBS reporter Jessica Kartalija is on the island of Maui and tells us about why the toll is so large, and the questions being asked in its aftermath. What can be done to mitigate against wildfires and make towns and cities more resilient? We talk to Dr Kimiko Barrett, an adviser to the Biden administration on wildfires, and analyst at Headwaters Economics. And Americast host Justin Webb explains how the events are playing out in American politics. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today’s episode is hosted by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson and Clare Williamson. The technical director is Gareth Jones and the editor was Damon Rose. 00:00 - James Cook’s experience of reporting on wildfires 02:54 - The situation in Maui 12:02 - Why the fires spread so fast, and the political reaction

Adam’s joined by the BBC’s health reporter Jim Reed who lets him peek inside two junior doctors’ pay slips - a new trainee and an old hand. And we try to answer the question of whether they earn more or less than a barista. TV and theatreland’s James Graham talks England and penalties, from Southgate to Kane and the Lionesses. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Joe Wilkinson and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. BBC Sounds audio: 00:00 - Steps count on a stationary cycle 03:19 - NHS pay slips and waiting 19:17 - Playwright James Graham on Southgate, penalties and the Lionesses

Broadcasting legend Trevor Nelson celebrates 50 years of hip-hop. He chats to Adam about the early days of hip-hop, his stand-out tracks and the impact the music has had on popular culture. The BBC's Ben Chu and the FT’s Yuan Yang talk about the Chinese economy. What is going wrong and should the rest of the world be worried? 00:00 - Steps count 02:23 - Chinese economy 14:43 - Cost of living 16:16 - 50 years of hip-hop You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Joe Wilkinson and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Understanding the asylum system, and the benefits of 5000 steps. Chief political correspondent Nick Eardley discusses the government’s latest immigration policy proposals and leading immigration barrister Colin Yeo explains how the legal system works for asylum seekers. New research says that doing more than just 3967 steps a day can boost your health. Stats legend Sir David Speigelhalter explains what the numbers mean, and best-selling author of The Salt Path, Raynor Winn, tells Adam how walking has changed her life. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The editor is Damon Rose. 01:40 - Understanding the asylum system 21:35 - The benefits of 5000 steps

Voters’ personal details stolen in cyber attack. The Electoral Commission has revealed that they have been the subject of a ‘complex attack’ and hackers have accessed electoral registers. BBC cyber correspondent Joe Tidy and Mihaela Jembei from the Information Commissioner’s Office join Adam to discuss what we know so far, and who could be behind the breach. Niger has closed its airspace as a military group continues their coup. CNN’s international correspondent, and friend of the podcast, Larry Madowo is on to talk about how Russia, France, and the US are all involved in the story. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham. 02:09 - Electoral Commission cyber attack 17:38 - Niger coup latest

How to stop the next pandemic One of the UK's most secretive research centres has been looking into Disease X. James Gallagher and Professor Dame Jenny Harries tell us more about how the centre hopes to safeguard the UK against the next pandemic. The BBC's Ellie Price explains what's going on as the first asylum seekers board the Bibby Stockholm housing barge in Dorset. After a tense penalty shootout, the Lionesses have made it to the quarter-finals! Former England goalie Siobhan Chamberlain joins Adam to celebrate. And Marianna Spring has returned to Conspiracyland for the next episode in her series Marianna in Conspiracyland. She tells us about her latest investigation which takes her to Ireland. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The editor was Damon Rose. The senior news editor is Sam Bon

The Edinburgh Fringe kicks off this week! Adam is checking out the vibe at the Festival with comedians John Robins and Rosie Holt. Oceans reached their hottest ever recorded temperatures this week. BBC’s former climate analyst Roger Harrabin and Blue Planet cameraman Doug Allan join Adam to discuss the findings and share what they’ve seen when working around the world’s oceans. And… What do you call your TV remote? This week’s debate between Newscasters rumbles on. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Fiona Leach with Miranda Slade and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Adam gets out his hoofer-doofer (everyone else calls it a remote control) and starts flicking through the media landscape in search of answers for why no-one is watching or listening to the stuff they were just a few years ago. Legendary disc jockeys Tony Blackburn and Shaun Keaveny give their take on the latest Rajar ratings which show a steep decline in listening to traditional networks like Radio 2 and Radio 4. And Danny Cohen, former boss of BBC television, and Helen Daly from the Radio Times talk through a new Ofcom report on what we’re now watching (clue: not so much terrestrial television, especially soaps). You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tom Smithard with Miranda Slade and Chloe Desave. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The editor is Sam Bonham.