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Title The Dr Natalie Roberts Interview Short Adam speaks to the Executive Director of Médecins Sans Frontières Long Today we speak to Dr Natalie Roberts, Executive Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Natalie discusses her early medical career in the NHS, working in some of the world's most dangerous countries and how the charity has responded to accusations of racism. M...

Today, we look at what causing people to riot on the streets of England. Unrest has broken out in multiple towns and cities through the week, the first example of which was see in Southport, where three young girls were killed on Monday. In Sunderland on Friday night, three police officers were injured and needed hospital treatment during what police called the "serious and sustained levels of vio...

Today, we’re in Paris! Team GB are climbing up the medal table and there’s controversy in the boxing. Adam runs around the Olympics host city to catch up on the sport with 5 Live’s Kelly Cates, hear from Team GB's gold medal winning rowers Lauren Henry and Georgie Brayshaw, and ask the Paris 2024 CEO Etienne Thobois how you organise such a massive event. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the l...

Today, we look at Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s response to the disorder that spread across the country in the wake of the Southport attack. The PM described those involved as ‘thugs’ as he announced a new ‘national violent disorder programme’ to clamp down on violent groups. To discuss what the programme could look like, Adam is joined by home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani and poli...

Today we look at the killing of Hamas’ political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. Haniyeh was involved in negotiations to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza strip. His killing came hours after an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and raises fears of wider conflict in the Middle East. Adam speaks to international editor Jeremy Bowen and chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet. We al...

Today we look at the court hearing where former-BBC News presenter, Huw Edwards, pleaded guilty to making indecent images. He admitted to having 41 indecent images of children which had been sent to him by another man on WhatsApp. Adam is joined by Culture & Media Editor, Katie Razzall. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings y...

Today, we speak to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the day after she announced her public spending audit and blamed the Conservatives for a ‘black hole’ in public finances. Adam and Chris join Chancellor Reeves in the Treasury to hear about the conversations she had with officials the day after the election and whether it’s fair to accuse Shadow Chancellor Jeremy Hunt of a ‘cover up’. And, Adam is joine...

Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of cuts to spending in order to address what she called a £22 bn ‘black hole’ in public finances. To discuss the government’s plans, Adam is joined by Chris - fresh from the chancellor’s press conference - and Faisal to discuss the chancellor’s announcements, how the claims have been calculated and the response from the opposition benches. You can...

Today we speak to Ben Houchen, the Conservative mayor for Tees Valley who was given a life peerage by Boris Johnson. Adam speaks to Ben about his role as mayor, how he got into politics and how he managed to defeat national trends to hold his position in the 2024 local elections. Ben explains why he thinks the party should have gone shorter with their leadership campaign and his relationship with...

Today, we look at some of the elections that are taking place around the globe in 2024! 6 months after they discussed the future of democracy in 2024, Adam reunites with political scientist Ben Ansell for an update on the elections taking place this year. They discuss the US election; why the Democrats chose to make their campaign all about democracy, and how unprecedented events have changed the...

Today we look at the start of Olympics in Paris. Adam is joined by Sarah Mulkerrins from BBC Sport, our Paris Correspondent Andrew Harding and four time Olympic gold medalist Matthew Pinsent. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Flemin...

Today, Adam is joined by Justin Webb from Americast following Joe Biden's primetime address, announcing he is stepping down from the US presidential race. US President Joe Biden has told Americans that it's time to “pass the torch to a new generation” as he sought to explain the historic decision to end his faltering re-election campaign. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://ti...

Today, we discuss the first post-election edition of Prime Minister’s Questions - and the first since Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak swapped places. Adam is joined by Chris and Alex to talk through the day’s political news, including PMQs, the seven Labour MPs who have been suspended after voting against the government and Baroness Eluned Morgan being elected as the new leader of Welsh Labour. A...

Today, we look at the National Police Chiefs Councils report into rising violence against women and girls, with Home Office minister Jess Phillips. The report estimates at least one in 12 women (about 2 million) in England and Wales would be victims of violence every year, and that the problem had been growing. Adam and Jess also discuss the closing of the Bibby Stockholm barge, the Strictly Come...

Today, everything you need to know about Kamala Harris. We profile Vice-President Kamala Harris, who is the new favourite to be Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden announced he would not be running. What does she stand for? What has she done in her time as VP? And, is she the first truly meme’d politician? Adam is joined by Astead W Herndon, national politics reporter for...

US President Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race after weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats - and backs Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the democratic nominee. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere . Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming, Justin W...

Rachel Reeves hints at above-inflation pay rises for teachers and some NHS workers. Laura and Paddy talk through today's Reeves' interview, as well as shadow chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, who says Labour's claim of the "worst economic inheritance since World War Two" is "absolute nonsense". You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere . Newscast brings you...

Today, we look at what Labour’s Kings Speech says about the way they’re going to govern. Laura and Paddy also talk about the good, and less good, sides of diplomacy as Keir Starmer hosts European colleagues, but critical comments from Trump’s new VP pick emerge. Plus, Hulk Hogan gets involved in politics. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Ne...

Today, Newscast and Americast join forces to answer your questions on the US election. What brought Donald Trump and JD Vance together? If Kamala Harris does run to be President, who would be her VP? And, Is President Michelle Obama a possibility? Adam is joined by Americast’s Justin Webb and Marianna Spring. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityher...

Today, we’re looking at major IT outages that have hit industries across the world. More than 1,000 flights are cancelled. Banking, healthcare and shops are also affected. Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike says a "defect" in one of its software updates hit Windows operating systems You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily ana...

Today, President Zelensky sits down for an interview with Chris Mason. The Ukrainian leader was in the UK, alongside other world leaders, as part of the meeting of the European Political Community at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. Speaking after the event President Zelesnky discussed with Chris the possible return of President Trump, the mistakes of President Biden and the pressure on him persona...

Today we look at the first report released by the Covid Inquiry. Focusing on pandemic preparations, it said the governments of the UK and devolved nations had ‘failed its citizens’ by planning for the wrong pandemic. The report lays out the failures, including ‘groupthink’ mentality and ‘labyrinthine’ systems. Adam is joined by health reporter Jim Reed and Catherine Haddon from the Institute for G...

Today, we look at what was in Labour’s first King’s Speech. Chris joins Adam after King Charles III set out the government's proposed laws at the State Opening of Parliament. They included plans for growth, the nationalisation of railways, and planning reform. We also look at what wasn’t included. Adam also speaks to Labour’s Lucy Powell, now Leader of the House of Commons, whose job it is to make...

Today, we look at the resignation of Welsh First Minister, Vaughan Gething. Just four months into the job, Vaughan Gething has quit his position as First Minister after four members of his cabinet resigned, calling for him to go. Since taking over in March, the FM has faced criticism for accepting a campaign donation from a businessman convicted of environmental offences. He denies any wrongdoing,...

Today, we look at the reaction to Gareth Southgate’s decision to resign as England manager. After almost eight years and 102 games in charge of the Three Lions, Southgate announced his decision to step down two days on from England’s 2-1 loss to Spain in the final of the Euro 2024. But what will be Southgate’s legacy? Adam is joined by BBC 5 Live commentator John Murray and Chief Political Corresp...