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The United Nations Humanitarian chief Martin Griffths has acknowledged an international failure to send aid to Syria. Why was it so difficult to get aid in? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today....

After shooting down a Chinese spy balloon the US military has downed another three unidentified flying objects. What is going on and are any of them from space? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer tod...

The Supreme Court ruled that the Tate Modern’s viewing platform is a “nuisance” to residents of a nearby luxury high-rise. The case could change the way we think about our right to privacy.  Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the c...

The world’s richest club has been charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial rules. How will Manchester City deal with the upcoming inquiry? Click here to listen to the News Meeting. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code S...

A grassroots Oscars campaign has led to a shock nomination for the star of a small, independent film. What does it tell us about the problems facing the Academy Awards? Click here to listen to the News Meeting. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/f...

Since 2021 dead crabs and lobsters have been washing up along England’s north east coastline. It has left the fishing industry demanding answers about what caused the die-off. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for...

The deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab is accused of bullying civil servants. Could this be Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s next headache? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today.  Hosted on...

Deadly earthquakes have struck war torn areas of Syria and parts of neighbouring Turkey that are home to refugees fleeing the conflict. In some places whole neighbourhoods have been destroyed. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the...

How a small investment firm is taking on one of the world’s richest men. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Black man has become yet another victim of police violence in the US. Why does this keep happening? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

The company that created an AI-powered chatbot called ChatGPT poses a threat to Google’s dominance as the market-leading search engine. Is it a sign of things to come? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a specia...

Public sector workers want pay rises to counter the rising cost of living. The government is offering less than they want but it faces a dilemma, because wages are rising in the private sector. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the...

Jordan McSweeney should have been assessed as a high-risk offender, but he wasn’t. Days after being released from prison he murdered Zara Aleena. What does his case tell us about failings in the probation service? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.co...

After much agonising Germany has agreed to give battle tanks to Ukraine. Why was it so reluctant and what difference will they make? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today.  Hosted on Acas...

The Conservative Party chairman’s tax affairs have been under scrutiny after it was revealed he settled a multimillion-pound tax dispute with HMRC while he was chancellor. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a sp...

A group of families evacuated from Afghanistan have taken the Home Office to court for mismanaging the scheme set up to support them. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today.  Hosted on Aca...

Artificial intelligence is being used to create works of art in seconds. What can human artists do to protect their livelihoods against the machines? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today.&nbs...

US president Joe Biden is in hot water over his handling of classified government documents. But is it as bad as Donald Trump storing secret papers at his resort in Florida? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a...

The demise of the electric car battery firm is a blow for the UK government’s attempt to phase out petrol and diesel engines by 2030. Can it still realise its electric dreams? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit www.tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for...

Iran has killed a British-Iranian national accused of spying for the UK. What does it tell us about the relationship between the two countries? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journa...

On Monday, Metropolitan police officer David Carrick pleaded guilty to 49 offences including rape and sexual assault. Over 20 years, the Met had nine opportunities to stop him. Why didn't they? Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get acces...

Differing claims about the Russian capture of an eastern Ukrainian town tell us something about the power struggles in the Kremlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hole in the Earth’s Ozone layer is shrinking thanks to a landmark international agreement. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events. Just go to tortoi...

The NHS is facing significant winter pressures. One nurse explains what it's like working in an Accident & Emergency department. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and jo...

24-year-old quarterback Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a game of Monday night football. Could his injury be a turning point for the NFL? Concussions in women are poorly understood – and the consequences are deadly. To learn more, you can listen to an episode of Visible Women with Caroline Criado Perez called The concussed female brain : https://pod.fo/e/142d97 Hosted on Acast. S...