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Lily criticizes the Iranian regime for lying and highlights the brutal treatment of protesters, including holding bodies hostage and executing young children. She condemns Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not labelling the IRGC as a terrorist organization and calls for the return of Crown Prince.

A mother of three was shot dead during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, triggering furious backlash from Democrats who are now demanding the federal immigration agency leave the state. The woman has been named as Renee Nicole Good who had only recently moved to the Twin Cities with her partner. Footage of the incident shows Good sitting inside her Honda Pilot as ICE agents attempt to detain her wi...

The Home Secretary has ordered an independent inquiry into claims that around 300 Metropolitan Police recruits may not have been properly vetted between 2016 and 2023. Concerns arose after an internal Met review identified potential failures during a rapid recruitment drive. The probe follows past scandals that badly damaged public trust in the force.

Donald Trump has been discussing a “range of options” to acquire Greenland, the White House has said, after Sir Keir Starmer joined European leaders in insisting the US president must climb down from threats to take over the territory. Using the US military is “always an option” for the president to consider, a statement released by the White House also said.

U.S. President Donald Trumpsaid on Sunday that the United States might launch a second military strike on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro if remaining members of the administration do not cooperate with his efforts to get the country "fixed." Trump's comments to reporters aboard Air Force One raised the possibility of further U.S. military interventions in...

Donald Trump says the US will temporarily “run” Venezuela until there is a “safe” transition, after a US operation in Caracas that reportedly led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Venezuela has declared a national emergency and condemned the strikes, while US officials say Maduro and Flores have been moved into US custody to face federal charges in New York, inc...

We talk with Isabel Oakeshott suggests that Britain could be heading toward serious civil unrest, claiming anger over immigration, asylum hotels and distrust in politicians is growing across the country. Writing in The Telegraph, she describes protests outside a migrant hotel in Canary Wharf, and says some frustrated people are talking online about “direct action”, including extreme and violent la...

Prince Harry and Meghan have reportedly lost another senior PR aide, with their chief communications officer Meredith Maines stepping down after less than a year. Reports also say they’ve ended their contract with US PR firm Method Communications after seven months. A spokesperson said both Maines and Method have “concluded their work” with Archewell, and the couple thanked them. The Sussexes are...

King Charles used his Christmas message to urge people to come together in a divided world and make an effort to “get to know our neighbours.” In a speech recorded at Westminster Abbey, he focused on unity and respect during a time of global conflict.

Non-crime hate incidents are no longer “fit for purpose” and would be scrapped under plans to be presented to the Home Secretary. A review by police leaders set to be published next month will call for non-crime hate incidents to be replaced with a new “common sense” system, the Telegraph reports.

Two men have been convicted of planning an Islamic State-inspired gun attack on a mass gathering of Jews in the Manchester area. Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, had a “visceral dislike” of Jewish people and wanted to cause “untold harm” but the plot was scuppered as they unknowingly laid bare their scheme to an undercover operative (UCO). Main instigator Saadaoui aimed to smuggle four AK...

We discuss the aftermath of the October 7 attacks in Israel, and the subsequent pro-Palestine protests in Australia and the UK. They highlight the increased security measures for Jewish schools and the police's slow response to arresting protesters.

Harry wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood shortly after her appointment and submitted a formal request for a risk assessment to the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec), which is overseen by the Home Office, a source close to the duke said in October. The Home Office has now ordered a threat assessment for the first time since 2020, the Sun reported. Spe...

We discuss all the latest political stories of the day, including a soaring wave of antisemitism and terror attacks across the world. Public concern is growing as warnings over extremist threats intensify and illegal immigration continues to strain national security systems. Critics argue that current policies have failed to adequately address these challenges, sparking fierce political debate and...

Australia is in mourning after a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah, an incident authorities are treating as a hate-motivated act of violence. The attack has shaken the nation and sparked widespread condemnation from leaders and communities around the world. Police say the Bondi Beach terror attack was carried out by a father and son who opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration, kill...

Police say the Bondi Beach terror attack was carried out by a father and son who opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration, killing at least 15 people. The 50-year-old gunman was shot dead by police, while his 24-year-old son is in critical condition. Two rudimentary bombs were found at the scene. Leaders called the antisemitic attack an act of pure evil. Jeremy Kyle interviews the deputy leader of Re...

About a hundred people have gathered at a vigil outside Australia House in central London to pay tribute to the victims of a terrorist attack in Sydney. At least 16 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died and 38 were injured when two “terrorist” gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, Australian police said.

Lady Colin Campbell says analysing Meghan Markle's social and business activities are 'a study in insanity and self delusion', while speaking to Talk's Kevin O'Sullivan.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the Budget was a “total humiliation” for Rachel Reeves and “if she had any decency she would resign”. She said: “Today she has announced a new tax raid of £26 billion. They’re all cheering. Household income is down. Spending policies in this Budget increase borrowing in every year. That smorgasbord of misery we have heard from her can be summed up in one sent...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she had accepted recommendations from the Low Pay Commission so that those on low incomes are “properly rewarded” for their work. From next April the National Living Wage will rise by 4.1% to £12.71 an hour for eligible workers aged 21 and over, which the Government said will increase gross annual earnings of a full-time worker on the rate by £900, benefiting around 2...

We talk about Donald Trump appeared to dismiss UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, whilst speaking in Sharm el-Sheikh. During his speech, the US President declared it “the day the world has been hoping and praying for,” announcing peace in the Middle East.

Reform UK MP Richard Tice joins Talk’s Jeremy Kyle to discuss all the latest political stories of the day, including Kemi Badenoch’s attack on Reform UK and the ‘poor’ state of Britain under Keir Starmer’s Government.

We dig further into the cultural conversation around parenting, courtesy of masses of feedback from our listeners on last week's ep and a thoughtful piece on same-sex parenting. Also today: Taffy Brodesser-Akner's short story, Dolly's favourite new dating columnist, a novel that delves into the foibles as much as the grand themes of old age, and why people are happier by the sea.  ---...

London and Manchester police have urged organisers to cancel or postpone protests following the Manchester synagogue terror attack. The Metropolitan Police said it needs every officer to protect Jewish communities, but is instead preparing for a pro-Palestinian protest in Trafalgar Square on Saturday, expected to draw 1,000 people.