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At the Hay Festival, Misha Glenny and guests discuss the impact of the Norman invasion on the people and land of Wales and across the modern border with England in what became known as The Welsh Marches, march being a term for a militarized borderland. Hay was one of the first Marcher lordships. Even before 1066, William the Conqueror knew that he would have to subdue the Welsh if he were to contr...

As the knockout stage of the men’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA draws closer, so too does the dreaded penalty shootout. Why do penalties bring so much drama and anxiety to both players and fans when they are used to decide tied games in knockout football? Former South African captain Amanda Dlamini looks back at the history of the shootout with penalty expert and author Ben Lyttleton. S...

Tourism is taking a hit as an intense heatwave grips Europe. Several countries have issued red weather alerts as temperatures soar. We hear from tourists and a tour guide sweating it out in Paris. Oil prices have fallen to their lowest point since the war began. But when will consumers feel it? Around the world, gamers are bracing to spend $80 on Grand Theft Auto VI. And we speak to the CEO of Pat...

Helen puts her foot in it, and Keira has a trick up her sleeve.

Police in South Africa have assured the safety of migrants and local businesses as civic organisations including the March and March anti-migrant group intensify calls for foreigners to leave. This precedes heightened tensions towards a June 30 deadline declared by the groups for migrants to leave the country. Meanwhile in Kuwait, the fate of domestic workers mainly from some African countries rem...

Record June temperatures have been recorded in several countries, with highs of 44C. As the continent swelters, workers struggle in the heat. Power failure in Russian occupied Crimea after more overnight drone raids by Ukraine. And prices for Grand Theft Auto 6 have been revealed.

Record June temperatures have been recorded in several countries, with highs of 44C. As the continent swelters, workers struggle in the heat. Power failure in Russian occupied Crimea after more overnight drone raids by Ukraine. And prices for Grand Theft Auto 6 have been revealed.

Nolan talks to political commentator Mick Fealty and Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson