Episodes

  • Trump’s doing it his own way on Iran – could it work?

    Trump’s doing it his own way on Iran – could it work?
    Jun 17 2025
    After leaving the G7 early, Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One he was seeking what he’s calling a “real end” to the conflict between Israel and Iran and wants to do “better” than just a ceasefire.

    His defence secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed the US is moving “additional capabilities” to its Middle East bases.

    So, will Trump’s unconventional approach to diplomacy work or fuel the crisis in the Middle East?

    On today’s Sky News Daily Mark Austin speaks to Sky’s security and defence analyst Michael Clarke about Trump’s unpredictable approach to world affairs, and whether he’ll be able to strike a deal.

    Producer: Natalie Ktena & Araminta Parker
    Editor: Wendy Parker
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    15 mins
  • Was there a Whitehall cover-up of the grooming gangs scandal?

    Was there a Whitehall cover-up of the grooming gangs scandal?
    Jun 16 2025
    Whitehall officials tried to convince Michael Gove to go to court to cover up the grooming scandal in 2011. That's according to Dominic Cummings, who was working for Mr Gove at the time.

    In an interview with Sky's political correspondent Liz Bates, Mr Cummings has revealed how officials in the Department for Education wanted to help efforts by Rotherham Council to stop a national newspaper from exposing the scandal.

    On the Sky News Daily, Mark Austin speaks to Liz Bates about the scandal and what Mr Cummings told her.

    Podcast producer: Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    18 mins
  • Israel v Iran – what's next?

    Israel v Iran – what's next?
    Jun 13 2025
    On today's Sky News Daily, we're sharing the latest episode of The World.

    Israel has attacked Iran and its operation will continue for "as many days as it takes", according to Benjamin Netanyahu – meanwhile, Iran's leader has vowed "severe punishment" in return.

    In this extra episode of The World, Yalda Hakim is joined by Sky News' international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to ask why Israel decided to launch these attacks now and whether this is the start of something much bigger. He's standing in for Richard - who is on his way to the Middle East.

    Yalda reveals what she's hearing from Mossad agents in Israel and Dominic - who has just returned from Iran - explains why the leaders there are boxed in a corner.

    Also - Yalda and Dominic discuss whether the initial response from the rest of the world will hold. Can Donald Trump stay out of any escalation? And what does it mean for the UK?

    To get in touch or to share questions, email theworld@sky.uk
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    17 mins
  • What happened to Air India flight 171?

    What happened to Air India flight 171?
    Jun 12 2025
    An Air India plane bound for Gatwick has crashed seconds after take-off.

    The Boeing 787 Dreamliner had taken off from Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat in the northwest of India. On board were 242 passengers and crew, including 53 British nationals.

    On today’s episode Matt Barbet is joined by Ian Petchenik, Flightradar 24’s communications director and co-host of the AV Talk podcast, to discuss what we know so far as well as looking at the safety record of the both the plane and airline.
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    10 mins
  • Spending review: What does it mean for me?

    Spending review: What does it mean for me?
    Jun 11 2025
    The chancellor has unveiled her long-awaited spending review, which sets out detailed plans for how individual government departments are funded over the next three years.

    Rachel Reeves says departmental budgets will grow by an average of 2.3% a year, prioritising health, defence and infrastructure projects - but how will this be paid for? And does this make a change for working people as promised by her government?

    In today’s episode, political correspondent Tamara Cohen speaks to economics and data editor Ed Conway about the ambitious figures.

    Producer: Emily Hulme
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    20 mins
  • The making of The Wargame podcast with Sir Ben Wallace and Deborah Haynes

    The making of The Wargame podcast with Sir Ben Wallace and Deborah Haynes
    Jun 10 2025
    The Wargame was designed to test the state of the UK's defences and national resilience after decades of cuts to military spending after the end of the Cold War.

    A year in the making, the podcast was recorded in just one day with a cast of politicians and their advisers, all of whom had worked at the top levels of the British government.

    In today's episode, Dominic Waghorn talks to security and defence editor Deborah Haynes who created and wrote The Wargame about why she thought it was so important to make the podcast - and to former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace, who plays the prime minister.

    Producer: Emily Hulme
    Editor: Wendy Parker
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    20 mins
  • Greta and Gaza – what did she achieve?

    Greta and Gaza – what did she achieve?
    Jun 9 2025

    A boat carrying Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists with aid for Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces overnight.

    The Madleen was operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition and had set off from Sicily over a week ago with the aim of breaking the Israeli naval blockade of the Gaza.

    It was intercepted by Israeli forces overnight and the country’s defence minister has said everyone who was on board will have to watch footage of the 7 October attacks by Hamas on Israel, before they return to their home countries.

    On today’s Sky News Daily, Darren McCaffrey speaks to Middle East correspondent Ali Bunkall about what Greta Thunberg and her fellow activists might have achieved.

    Producer: Emily Hulme
    Editor: Wendy Parker
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    13 mins
  • Roman Abramovich: From rags, to riches, to 'ripping off' Ukraine

    Roman Abramovich: From rags, to riches, to 'ripping off' Ukraine
    Jun 6 2025
    The government is threatening to take former Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich to court over the proceeds of the sale of the club.

    Three years after being sanctioned for the oligarch's links to the Russian president, £2.5bn remains frozen in a bank account. The funds are earmarked for Ukrainian aid, but where will they end up?

    In today's episode, Niall Paterson talks to the financier and author Bill Bowder and Sky's sports correspondent Rob Harris about how Abramovich went from orphan to oligarch and where sanctions leave him today.

    Lawyers for Abramovich did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

    Producer: Gabriel Radus and Emily Hulme
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    21 mins