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Hundreds of thousands of games have disappeared from platforms in a crackdown, raising questions about who should be making decisions about content moderation. Host: Tomini Babs Writer: Bex Sander Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Episodic Artwork by Darling Demon Eclipse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to the world’s biggest bird survey, clearing rainforest to make way for cattle farms is even more harmful to biodiversity than we thought. Writer: James Tapper Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel has initiated daily pauses in its military operations - to allow more aid to get into Gaza.  But how much aid is getting through and will it be enough for the Palestinians who rely on it? Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As people are turning to AI for mental health support and relationship advice, could chatbots replace the role of a trusted friend, or even a therapist? Writer: Ada Barume Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Tomini Babs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The England women’s football team won the Euros for a second time, after they defeated Spain 3-1 on penalties in the final, having drawn 1-1 after extra time, two years after they lost to the same opponent in the World Cup final. Writer: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Sofia Fenton   Executive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. S...

The pharmaceutical industry is pursuing what some consider to be the holy grail: developing and licensing the first drug that slows the body's natural aging process. Writer: Jon Ungoed-Thomas Producer: Casey Magloire  Host: Tomini Babs  Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration is setting the stage for what might become the largest deportation of illegal immigrants in US history. Can it succeed?  Writer: Stephen Armstrong Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Casey Magloire To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our website observer.co.uk   Download the Tor...

How Ukraine’s president, Volodomyr Zelensky, sparked a $200 million dollar crypto bet and an online rebellion through his choice of clothing.   Writer: Bex Sander Producer: Katie Gunning Host: Ada Barume Editor: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2022, a UK Special Forces official accidentally leaked the names of over 18,000 Afghan nationals, British special forces operatives and MI6 agents, putting thousands of lives at risk if the information fell into the wrong hands. Writer: James Tapper  Producer:  Jonathan Lewis Host:  Ada Barume Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women’s sports stars are receiving more abuse than men, but can’t afford to leave social media. The interview with Katie Boulter is from BBC Sports. Writer: Jessica Hayden Producer: Amalie Sortland Executive producer: Rebecca Moore Photography: Alex Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump has spent his political career promoting conspiracy theories for electoral gain, now he’s trying to shut down one of the most enduring of the lot. Writer: Fred Harter Producer: Jonathan Lewis Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Alex Jones Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the government proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, dozens of people across the country have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences, for allegedly supporting the group.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hundreds of victims and witnesses are walking away from rape cases before they reach trial. Writer: Jon Simpson  Producer: Ada Barumé  Host: Casey Magloire  Episode photography: Joe Mee  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

X’s, formerly Twitter, chatbot Grok has been churning far-right sentiments.  Writer: Stephen Armstrong Producer: Amalie Sortland Executive producer: Matt Russell   Photography: Joe Mee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists in Hawaii are using drones to drop millions of genetically modified mosquitoes across the archipelago, with the hope that it will help protect animals on the brink of extinction. Read Benji Jones' article on why mosquitoes are being dropped from drones in Hawaii HERE Read more about the charity - Birds, Not Mosquitoes - HERE Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Casey Magloire Executive prod...

Formula One’s longest serving team principal has been sacked. Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Casey Magloire Executive producer: Rebecca Moore  Photography: Joe Mee  Additional Production: Poppy Bullard and Amalie Sortland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After unexpectedly pausing military aid to Ukraine last week, the US administration has once again reversed its decision. Writer: Nina Kuryata Producer: Ada Barumé Executive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Europe’s top human rights court ruled that French police unfairly targeted a French citizen of African descent during a stop and search. Writer: Serena Cesareo Producer: Serena Casareo Host: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHS is undergoing a revolution, with health secretary Wes Streeting determined that his new 10-year plan launched last week will shift NHS care from hospitals to neighborhood health centres. Writer: Jon Ungoed-thomas Producer: Matt Russell Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Alex Jones Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal that the truth behind it is very different Writer: Rebecca Moore with reporting from Chloe Hadjimatheou.  Producer: Rebecca Moore Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Ceri Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 8-week trial has concluded and the former media mogul has been found guilty of two federal charges and is now facing time in prison.   Writer and producer: Casey Magloire With reporting from Stephen Armstrong.  Executive producer: Rebecca Moore  Photography: Joe Mee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the government passed its planned welfare reforms in the House of Commons, despite a sizable backbench rebellion. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Alex Jones Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around 200,000 people attended Budapest pride, defying Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ban on the event. Why did Pride become the focus of anti-government protests? Writer: Phoebe Davis  Host: Casey Magloire  Photography: Alex Jones Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, a six-hour livestream hosted by an AI-generated influencer drew 13 million views and generated $7.5 million in sales for Baidu- a Chinese tech company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The founder of the gossip website is now known. Is this a victory for those targeted by the site?  Writer: Rachael Healy Producer: Ada Barumé Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.