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    More than three million pages from Jeffrey Epstein files released

    2026/1/30 | 38 mins.
    The US Justice Department has released more than three million pages of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. BBC North America Editor Sarah Smith explains what some of the documents say.
    Also on the programme: Labour peer Baroness Helena Kennedy KC reacts to the news that China has lifted sanctions on her after PM Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Beijing this week. And the late Fela Kuti will become the first African to be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys – we hear from his son, fellow musician Seun Kuti.
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    The UK and China sign deals during PM’s visit to Beijing

    2026/1/29 | 38 mins.
    The agreements include allowing Britons to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, Downing Street has said. The government is seeking closer trade ties with Beijing to help boost economic growth. But Conservative MP Harriet Cross tells us she’s concerned about the potential security implications of Chinese involvement in infrastructure projects.
    Also on the programme: We hear what life is like in Tehran after the government crackdown on protesters in Iran. And the organist and broadcaster Nigel Ogden has died at the age of 71 – we hear from his friend and fellow organist Phil Kelsall.
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    Trump threatens Iran with ‘massive armada’

    2026/1/28 | 37 mins.
    President Trump has warned Iran that time is running out to negotiate a nuclear deal, threatening Tehran with a ‘massive armada’ headed to the Middle East. We assess the US military build up in the region and hear what protestors inside Iran think.
    Also on the programme: As Keir Starmer prepares to meet the Chinese President, we hear from the son of jailed British pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai.
    And the two-year-old snooker prodigy who has broken two world records with his trick shots.
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    Keir Starmer insists UK can't ignore China as he begins visit to Beijing

    2026/1/27 | 37 mins.
    As Keir Starmer prepares to fly to Beijing, can he sell his trip as an economic win - without selling out on human rights?
    We hear from a Labour MP - and we visit London's Elephant and Castle neighbourhood, where the links between UK and China are visible - and appear to be growing.

    Also on the programme: on Holocaust Memorial Day, we speak to Maurice Blik, the man who became a famous sculptor on the origins of his craft - in a concentration camp.

    And.. as MENSA turns eighty - can it stay relevant?
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    Trump sends border czar to Minnesota

    2026/1/26 | 38 mins.
    After another US citizen is killed by immigration agents in Minneapolis - will a change of tone from the White House alter the public mood?
    We'll speak to the former head of US Customs and Border Protection. Also on the programme: a turbulent 36-hours in British politics as Suella Braverman defects and Andy Burnham is blocked.

    So is it a double win for Reform UK?

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