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This morning on Trending, Gareth takes a look at the biggest stories making headlines - and the narratives surrounding them. Among the topics discussed are America's record-breaking military spending bill and what it could mean for the future of US foreign policy, alongside the latest developments from around the UK and beyond. Are we being given the full picture, or is there more beneath the...

More accusations are released against the Tate brothers, including one's related to children, as the heat on the pair continues to increase this week. Ann Widdecombe was hit 21 times with a hammer, as police say the attack was caught on a security camera. France joins the UK and Australia in banning social media for teenagers. The 'Early Release Scheme' in  UK prisons divides opinio...

The new UK prime minister goes on the 'charm offensive' with a few breadcrumb policies to try and get the masses back on board. An AI robot is being rolled out in a New York school as the takeover steps up pace. A 28-year-old man is charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, while the motive remains 'unknown' according to police. A convicted fraudster is now 'chief whip&ap...

The headlines everyone is talking about - without the spin. In today's Trending, we examine the latest developments surrounding the Tate brothers' legal case, break down the biggest stories dominating the news cycle, and ask what the mainstream headlines might be leaving out. Join Jaymie as he separates fact from narrative and explore the stories shaping the week. What do you think? Let...

Trump continues to blame anyone and everyone but himself for his failings and cliff-drop in popularity ahead of the midterm elections. Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader today – the UK still has no idea what his plans are. A Scottish trans activist arrested for social media posts over the death of Ann Widdecombe. Red Bull is to be banned for under-16s, and Pakistan receives £153 million in aid fro...

Social media apps are suggested to be disabled during certain hours for 16-17-year-olds in the UK. Ann Widdecombe's murder could be linked to 'foreign countries' according to police. £10 billion of taxpayers' money wasted on PPE, Covid inquiry concludes. There are two sides of the story in Iran that gives you a balanced perspective on the ongoing situation in the Gulf state,. Y...

An elderly woman is murdered in her own home, raising difficult questions about the investigation and the official response. Jaymie looks at the killing of former MP Ann Widdecombe, why police were quick to rule out a political motive, and the unanswered questions that remain. He also examines claims linking thousands of deaths to recent heatwaves, the latest developments in the proposed deportati...

Ben Shapiro's 'security' team were in communication with Charlie Kirk's team while en route to the hospital - the latest strange development in the ongoing hearing this week into the death of the conservative activist. Andy Burnham goes unchallenged to the UK Labour leadership, making him a shoo-in for Prime Minister with just 322 people out of 70+ million deciding this. Chaos...

For decades the justification was Iran's alleged nuclear programme. Now the focus has shifted again. Gareth examines Benjamin Netanyahu's latest claims, asks why the public narrative appears to have changed, and explores what that could mean for the wider conflict. Plus: fabricated political stories, childcare policy, and more from today's Trending. You can watch the full episode FO...

Nigel Farage resigns, triggering a by-election which other parties are refusing to take part in currently. Over 80 missiles rain down on Iran in the latest US escalation. NATO is plotting new ways to kill people ahead of its latest summit. The NHS goes full woke, punishing their own nurse who was only doing her job while being abused by her patient. You can watch the full episode FOR FREE over on...

 The UK government is facing backlash over its proposed YouTube algorithmic changes, sparking fears of state-controlled content. Farage says he's 'done no wrongdoing' after benefits from ally not declared. And beavers in west London have solved a flooding problem saving the local council from expensive engineering works. You can watch the full episode FOR FREE over on https://ickoni...

England are through to the World Cup Quarter-Finals after beating Mexico 3-2. Pizza Express held an internal inquiry into whether Andrew Mountbatten Windsor had visited its restaurant in Woking in 2001. Nigel Farage's spokesperson has denied allegations that he could be in breach of parliamentary rules after a report that he failed to declare receiving benefits from an ally - convicted frauds...

Migrants no longer to be housed near schools and nurseries in a clear admission of a problem surrounding sexual offences. Birmingham police accused of 'two-tier' policing in fight on Broad street. Secret Service reports shows officers knew gunman was on the roof ahead of Trump's 'assassination' attempt in 2024 and finally Australia tries to go full Orwellian with a clear s...

The CIA's Wild West era of mind control, bioweapons and secret human experiments may still be going on, according to a bombshell testimony at a congressional hearing. The Labour minister Hamish Falconer and the Reform MP Robert Jenrick have voiced anger at the cancellation or delay of key transport infrastructure projects to fund the defence investment plan. President Donald Trump reported ea...

Trending is back with a bang...Jaymie highlights the potential explosion of identity politics in the incoming UK government and key positions are pressured to be based on gender, rather than skill. The UK treasury now don't think math skills are an important criteria to work there. Oxbridge grants based on skin colour. Rochdale grooming gang leader set to walk free tomorrow and REMAIN in the...

On her final day as director of national intelligence Friday, Tulsi Gabbard has released damning declassified evidence accusing Dr. Anthony Fauci of causing the COVID-19 pandemic, engaging in a cover-up about the virus origins in China and lying to Congress about it. Starmer considers political future as pressure to quit mounts, while Labour Left tells Burnham to rip up tax pledges. 'Major pr...

Manchester Major Andy Burnham wins a by-election to take him back to Westminster as he plans to challenge Keir Starmer to become prime minister of the UK. 3 year old boy seriously injured in abhorrent attack in Norfolk. The connection between the contraceptive pill and cancer is finally being discussed. Another heatwave hits the UK as climate alarmists lose their minds again. You can watch the ful...

Is there a worldwide beef shortage? Gareth explores whether a series of developments affecting food production are isolated incidents or part of a broader trend. JBS USA is the latest meat processing company to close plants amid cattle shortage. UK cattle and sheep numbers fall again, raising supply concerns, and screwworm affects trade between US and Mexico. Iran war reaches 110 days, as Tehran w...

Investigations into the UK grooming gangs continues, but Jaymie asks the question, 'When will others involved be investigated too?'. Who were these girls being trafficked too? Australian Senator accused of 'antisemitism' for using the term 'globalist' in the latest attempt to silence questioning voices. Russian warship fires shots in the English Channel and TV present...

Aljazeera investigates the connection between bodies donated to US universities and training programmes for Israeli military teams. Fires targeting properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer were part of a Russian campaign, the BBC has (apparently) found. Derbyshire police officer investigated for using AI to 'create evidence' in multiple cases. You can watch the full episode FOR FREE over on...

A fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been launched, with the MP behind the plan telling the BBC she wanted to "finish the job". Iran and US agree deal to end war as Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be reopened. Starmer is set to complete another U-turn by unveiling a FULL social media ban for under-16s. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed new VAT ra...

Trump calls off Iran strikes at the last minute, then announces a deal is 'almost done' for peace in his latest flip/flop. The two faces of Green party politics is on display, as a sensible policy is very quickly followed by one of utter insanity. Tablet version of 'weight loss' jab now available in the UK, the latest example of the 'health' regulators not doing the j...

Violent knife attack in Belfast sparks riots amid concerns over immigration status of the attacker, and how he entered the UK. Trump strikes Iran after supposed helicopter downing. More students in the US reject AI talk from graduation speakers. And British actor Idris Elba says 'don't try and make James Bond Woke' as he's linked with the role. You can watch the full episode FO...

Today marks 209 years since the Pentrich Rising, the last armed uprising against the British government. Gareth explores why its lessons may still be relevant today, and draws parallels between the past and modern political movements, asking whether governments and institutions still infiltrate opposition groups, elevate controlled voices, and use conflict or violence to justify crackdowns on diss...

On this morning's Trending, Jaymie connects four seemingly unrelated stories and explore the argument that when legitimate concerns are ignored rather than debated, frustration and division inevitably follow. From immigration and crime to NHS pressures and rising community tensions, he asks whether shutting down difficult conversations is making problems worse rather than solving them. Jaymie...