21+ hour, 40+ min ago (204+ words) Ever since she was elected opposition leader, Sussan Ley has faced strong criticism from within her party and across the parliament. Some commentators even predicted she'd be out of the job already. But she has made it to the last sitting week of parliament for the year. On the other side of the aisle, the Albanese government managed to meet their own deadline to legislate changes to outdated nature laws " by settling on a deal with the Greens.Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to Ley about her disappointment over the long-awaited reforms, Barnaby Joyce resigning from the Nationals and why she thinks "it's never been about me' Continue reading... Sussan Ley "still up for the job' of opposition leader " Full Story podcast Ever since she was elected opposition leader, Sussan Ley has faced strong criticism from within her party and…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (230+ words) Erika Kirk " the widow of Charlie Kirk, the rightwing activist killed in Utah in September " has indicated she would be willing to support JD Vance in a 2028 presidential bid. Katie Miller, the wife of White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, invites senior Republicans on to her podcast for discussions with conservative women. And the Trump administration is developing baby-boom policies it hopes will help gain the backing of women in the midterm elections.Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi about the Republican drive to win over womenArchive: Megyn Kelly podcast, Katie Miller podcast, NBC, Fox, ABC, CNN Continue reading... Maga moms, Trump babies and Erika Kirk: Republicans woo women in run-up to midterms Erika Kirk " the widow of Charlie Kirk, the rightwing activist killed in Utah in September " has indicated she would be…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (102+ words) When a fishing boat left port in Alaska in December 2019 with an experienced crew, an icy storm was brewing. What happened to them shows why deep sea fishing is one of the most dangerous professions in the worldBy Rose George. Read by Rosalie Craig Continue reading... "I knew in my head we were dying: the last voyage of the Scandies Rose " podcast When a fishing boat left port in Alaska in December 2019 with an experienced crew, an icy storm was brewing. What happened to them shows why deep sea fishing is one of the most dangerous professions in the world...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (200+ words) How is the criminalisation of asylum changing Europe? With Katy Fallon "So, it began like any other night while I was volunteering, which is that I had just finished some dinner with the team and it was my turn to be on something called the spotting shift." In 2018, Se'n Binder was 23 and a volunteer with a search and rescue organisation working with asylum seekers in Lesbos, Greece. After months of successful operations, one night turned out very differently. "Nothing particularly special happens until about 3am, when the police arrive." Binder tells Annie Kelly about his subsequent arrest and how that kicked off a years-long chain of events that has led to him facing serious charges, including of human trafficking. He describes the effect that trying to prove his innocence and clear his name has had on his life, and why he…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago (103+ words) Porepunkah shooting suspect Dezi Freeman remains missing three months after he allegedly shot and killed two police officers, and wounded a third.Justice and court reporter Nino Bucci tells Reged Ahmad about the unease felt by those living in the Victorian town, and police theories of where Freeman could beRead more: Continue reading... Porepunkah shooting suspect Dezi Freeman remains missing three months after he allegedly shot and killed two police officers, and wounded a third. Justice and court reporter Nino Bucci tells Reged Ahmad about the unease felt by those living in the Victorian town, and police theories of where Freeman could be...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago (213+ words) Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Sam Dalling as Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League, while Manchester City and Newcastle both loseRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: should we be taking Chelsea more seriously? They dominated Barcelona at Stamford Bridge and, in the battle of the wonder kids, Est'v'o came out on top. Continue reading... Is the Chelsea project finally working? " Football Weekly Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Sam Dalling as Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League, while Manchester City and Newcastle both lose On the podcast today: should we be taking Chelsea more seriously? They dominated Barcelona at Stamford Bridge and, in the battle of the wonder kids, Est'v'o…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago (135+ words) We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2022: as violence, drug use and suicide at HMP Nottingham reached shocking new levels, the prison became a symbol of a system crumbling into crisisBy Isobel Thompson. Read by Simon Darwen Continue reading... From the archive: "If you decide to cut staff, people die: how Nottingham prison descended into chaos " podcast We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: as violence, drug use and suicide at HMP Nottingham reached shocking new levels, the prison became a symbol of a system crumbling into crisis By Isobel Thompson. Read by Simon Darwen...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago (187+ words) First there was a 28-point plan pushed by Trump last Wednesday, as a solution to end almost four years of a war that has devastated Ukraine and killed hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians. By the weekend, there had been a redraft. A slimmed down 19-point proposal. This time seemingly less skewed towards Russia. By Tuesday, at a summit in Abu Dhabi, US, Russian and Ukrainian officials were hammering out a third version.The Guardian's Russian affairs reporter, Pjotr Sauer, told Nosheen Iqbal what it has been like to watch these twists and turns Continue reading... The frantic push to bring peace to Ukraine " Full Story podcast First there was a 28-point plan pushed by Trump last Wednesday, as a solution to end almost four years of a war that has devastated Ukraine and killed hundreds of thousands of…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago (291+ words) Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Theo Lloyd-Hughes for an NWSL special, looking at the final between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit, as well as the season as a whole, and all of the latest news from the home nationsOn today's pod: we have a National Women's Soccer League Special for you " after Gotham FC were handed the keys to New York City following their 1-0 Championship win over Washington Spirit in the final. We'll reflect on the game itself as well as the season as a whole.Also, it's the International break so we'll also take a look at how the home nations are looking and react to the news that Tanya Oxtoby has left Northern Ireland to become Newcastle United's head coach. Continue reading... Gotham FC handed the keys to New York City after title…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago (139+ words) After bitter arguments, threatened walkouts and heated all-night negotiations, delegates eventually reached a deal this weekend at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil. To unpick what was achieved and what was left out, Madeleine Finlay hears from the Guardian's environment editor, Fiona Harvey, who has been following every twist and turnEnd of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoffSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading... Bitter rows and overnight talks: how a fragile Cop30 deal was agreed " podcast After bitter arguments, threatened walkouts and heated all-night negotiations, delegates eventually reached a deal this weekend at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil. To unpick what was achieved and what was left out, Madeleine Finlay hears from the Guardian's environment editor, Fiona Harvey, who has been following every twist and turn...