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Energy, policing and Ukraine – news you may have missed, while the country continues to mourn the Queen, whose coffin has been moved to Buckingham Palace.The BBC’s Caroline Davies joins Adam to explain what’s happening with the government’s plan to limit energy bills.Greg McKenzie has been speaking to the family of Chris Kaba, the 24-year-old who was shot dead by a police officer in south London, about the investigation that’s been launched.Jeremy Bowen talks through what’s happening in Ukraine, where Ukrainian forces are said to have seized back even more territory from Russia.And the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, looks at the big challenges facing the King and the country.Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Mourners in Edinburgh pay their respects to the Queen as her coffin lies at rest. Adam is joined by Sarah Smith in the Scottish capital and Chris in Westminster to look at the week ahead.The BBC’s Director of Journalism, Jonathan Munro, talks about his experience producing the Queen’s Christmas messages, and the BBC’s coverage of the Queen’s death.And Ukrainecast presenter, Vitaly Shevchenko, explains how Ukrainian forces are recapturing territory from Russian troops.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The Queen's state funeral will be on Monday 19 September.On this special Newscast Adam chats to the BBC's Special Correspondent, Jim Naughtie, and Royal Historian, Dr Tessa Dunlop, about the Queen's funeral and the King's proclamation ceremony. We also hear how William, Kate, Meghan and Harry have been paying their respects in Windsor.Today’s episode was made by Sam Bonham. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

King Charles III addresses the nation for the first time, following the death of his ‘darling mama’, Queen Elizabeth II.As the new King holds his first audience with the new prime minister, the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg explains the political significance of the change in monarch. And Sir Nicholas Soames, a lifelong friend of the King and grandson of Sir Winston Churchill, shares his memories of the late Queen and tells us what we can expect from the reign of King Charles. Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Remembering the UK’s longest-serving monarch.Leaders around the world have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. BBC special correspondent, Jim Naughtie, who has chronicled her 70-year reign, joins Adam to discuss her legacy. This edition of Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editors were Sam Bonham and Alison Gee. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

The UK's longest-serving monarch has died at Balmoral. She was 96 and reigned for 70 years. Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said she died peacefully. We reflect on her life.

Liz Truss faces questions on the energy crisis - but what is she planning?Adam and Chris discuss PMQs and the latest cabinet appointments.And Simon Jack and Jess Ralston, senior analyst at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, look ahead to the Prime Minister’s much-anticipated energy announcement on Thursday.Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Ben Motley and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Louisa Lewis.

Liz Truss assembles her new team. Kwasi Kwarteng has been named chancellor, James Cleverly is foreign secretary, and Therese Coffey is the new health secretary.Adam and Chris are joined by Gavin Barwell, former Downing Street chief of staff, and Charlotte Ivers, political correspondent at Times Radio, to discuss the new Prime Minister’s first day and the latest appointments.Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Miranda Slade and Danny Wittenberg. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Reaction to the new Tory leader and PM. Adam is joined by Chris, Simon Jack and former Truss adviser, Kirsty Buchanan, to talk through her victory speech and her priorities in the next few weeks.Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Danny Wittenberg and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Welcome to episode one of the new-look Americast (we thought you Newscasters might enjoy listening to Americast's first episode back)! Classified documents stored at former President's Florida home were likely concealed as part of an effort to obstruct an FBI investigation, says the US Department of Justice officials. Justin, Sarah and the Zurch chat to former FBI special agent Asha Rangappa, about how attempts to retrieve the documents went down and what could happen next.And Marianna introduces our undercover voters…Americast is made by Phil Marzouk and Alix Pickles. The studio director is Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Sam Bonham. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Laura K is back on the day the Tory leadership ballot closes. And another battle is being drawn between the release of Lord of the Rings prequel (The Rings of Power) and the Game of Thrones prequel (House of the Dragon), so we get got two super fans (and politicians), Labour MP Jess Phillips (Thrones) and Tory MP Rob Halfon (Rings), to fight it out.Also, Danny Shaw, ex-BBC Home Affairs Correspondent, explains why Cressida Dick, ex-Met Police Chief, is back in the news. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Alix Pickles and Daniel Wittenberg. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham. Thank you to the following companies for use of the Thrones and Rings clips: 1:26 Pictures (House of the Dragon) Home Box Office (HBO) (House of the Dragon) Amazon Studios (The Rings of Power) Harper Collins Publishers (The Rings of Power) New Line Cinema (The Rings of Power) Tolkien Enterprises (The Rings of Power) Warner Bros. Television (The Rings of Power)

Chris returns to discuss the final stretch of the Tory leadership contest and how the PM is spending his final days in office. Also, Adam hosts his own cost of living phone-in, with the help of BBC radio presenters from across the country. Radio Scotland’s Kaye Adams, Coventry and Warwickshire’s Trish Adudu and Radio Cornwall’s Jack Murley share their most memorable calls.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Cordelia Hemming and Daniel Wittenberg. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The biggest international news stories with the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen.Our International Editor discusses the life and death of last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, floods in Pakistan and deadly violence in Iraq. And, our sister pod, Americast, is back! The team are in the studio to give Adam the lowdown.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade, Danny Wittenberg and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Liz Truss has called off her primetime BBC interview. So instead, Adam interviews Nick Robinson, who was meant to be asking the questions, on why these programmes matter. And Dr Dame Jenny Harries, boss of the UK Health Security Agency, gives us an update on monkeypox and responds to comments made by Truss that she would never impose another lockdown. Today’s Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The energy price cap explained. After the energy regulator Ofgem announces an increase in the energy price cap, Adam is joined by Martin Lewis, from Money Saving Expert, Energy UK’s Emma Pinchbeck and BBC Business Editor, Simon Jack, to unpick all the details.This episode was made by Tim Walklate with Natalie Ktena, Danny Wittenberg and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

GCSE grades are out and they show a growing regional divide in England. Adam is joined by BBC Education correspondent Hazel Shearing, and Sam Freedman, senior fellow at the Institute for Government, to chew over the results.UK households will soon find out how much their bills will rise when the new energy price cap is announced on Friday. Claer Barrett, the consumer editor at the Financial Times, answers your questions on energy costs.And presenter Scott Mills hangs up his Radio 1 headphones for the last time.Today’s episode was produced by Clare Williamson with Natalie Ktena and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaliy Shevchenko from Ukrainecast, mark the anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine by following the stories of Max, Anna, Hussain, Maksym and Viktoria, none of whom will ever be the same again. This episode of Ukrainecast was made by Chris Flynn, Arsenii Sokolov, Philip Marzouk, Louise Hidalgo and Clare Williamson. The technical producer and sound designer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

NASA’s mega-rocket lunar mission is go for launch!The BBC's science editor Rebecca Morelle explains everything you need to know about the American space agency’s latest Moon mission. Also, Newsnight’s UK Editor Sima Kotecha and BBC Kent political reporter Michael Keohan discuss why a new 24-hour record has been set for migrant crossings on the English Channel. And Isabel Hilton from ChinaDialogue.net describes the repercussions of China’s most intense heat wave on record. Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Clare Williamson and Natalie Ktena. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Criminal barristers in England and Wales will take part in an indefinite strike. The BBC's Dom Casciani and barrister Rosalind Burgin explain what's going on. And at the end of an era... Chris Stark and Scott Mills prepare to leave Radio 1, by reflecting on their decade-long audio bromance.Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade and Natalie Ktena. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Are the under 30s facing a cost-of-renting crisis?New BBC research has found that four in 10 of this age group are now spending more than 30% of their pay on rent. Adam is joined by Victoria Spratt, author of Tenants, and Adam Shaw from Radio 4’s Money Box Live.Also, pollution warnings were put in place on 40 beaches across England and Wales this week, after flash flooding overwhelmed sewage systems. Friend of the pod Emma Vardy fills us in.Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The results are in! On the day that students receive their exam results, we also find out that the BBC’s Amol Rajan is the new host of University Challenge. Adam is joined by the iconic voice of the game show, Roger Tilling, to talk about outgoing presenter Jeremy Paxman’s legacy. We talk A-Levels, T-Levels and Btecs with Laura McInerney, co-founder of the Teacher Tapp survey app and Simon Beale, history and politics teacher at Vyners School in Uxbridge. And the Finnish Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, is facing a backlash after a video of her partying was shared on social media. Saska Saarikosi, editor of Finland’s largest subscription newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat, takes us through the story.Today’s episode was produced by Tim Walklate with Alix Pickles and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Newscast profiles the Tory leadership candidate.How have his politics been shaped by his education and jobs? How is he viewed in his Yorkshire constituency? What does he like to eat and drink apart from Coca-Cola? In this Newscast special Adam is joined by Rishi Sunak’s friend, and fellow Conservative MP in Yorkshire, Kevin Hollinrake, podcaster Jimmy McLoughlin, who has known him since he became an MP, and Charlotte Ivers, Political Correspondent at Times Radio, to profile the man who might be our next prime minister. Today’s episode was produced by Clare Williamson with Daniel Wittenberg and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Who is Liz Truss and what would she be like as leader? Are the comparisons with Margaret Thatcher accurate? What was going on with that cheese speech? In this special episode of Newscast, Adam talks to her former special adviser Kirsty Buchanan, Institute for Economic Affairs director and university friend Mark Littlewood, and Charlotte Ivers, political correspondent at Times Radio, to profile the woman who could be our next prime minister.Today’s episode was produced by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Danny Wittenberg and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

What’s happened to Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover?Adam is joined by the BBC’s Lyse Doucet and Yalda Hakim to look back at the days and months that followed the fall of Kabul, and what challenges face the country going forward.Labour leader Keir Starmer has said his party would freeze the energy price cap at its current level until March, to help with the cost of living. Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, gives his assessment of the proposals.Today’s episode was produced by Tim Walklate with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The novelist is stabbed in New York state. The BBC's Katie Razzall, gives Adam the latest on the incident and the background to the author.On the day a drought is declared across parts of England, Gardener’s World and Gardener’s Question Time go head-to-head to give you the best tips for looking after your outside spaces.And seven UK cities are short-listed as potential hosts for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. We chat with Guy Freeman, who produced the last British-based contest in 1998.Today’s episode was made by Beth Rose, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Is the UK heading for a drought? Adam speaks to the head of the Environment Agency, Sir James Bevan about the impact of the recent dry weather and soaring temperatures, which are forecast to hit 37C (99F) in some parts of the country in the coming days.Adam is also joined by Charlotte Smith from Radio 4’s Farming Today and BBC Weather’s Matt Taylor to assess how the hot conditions will affect crops and agriculture, and when we can expect some rain.Today’s episode was produced by Tim Walklate with Beth Rose, Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.

Inquisitive (not suspicious) minds thinking about energy prices. The energy price cap - the maximum amount suppliers can charge customers in England, Scotland and Wales for each unit of energy - will go up in October and again in January. But what does the price cap mean, and how is it calculated? Adam finds out with Robert Buckley, from Cornwall Insight (the company crunching the numbers behind the forecasts), and Jess Ralston, at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. Also, health reporter James Gallagher, tells us why London GPs are offering urgent polio boosters to children. Today’s episode was produced by Clare Williamson with Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The FBI searched Donald Trump’s home on Monday evening, in what he says was a raid. The BBC's Chi Chi Izundu is outside his house in Florida and we get analysis from former BBC North America Editor, Justin Webb.Energy bills could soon hit £4,266 for average households, so what are the Conservative leadership candidates going to do to help? We find out from the BBC's Nick Eardley.And we pay tribute to Grease star Olivia Newton-John, who has died from cancer aged 73. All hosted by Emma Vardy. Today's episode was produced by Clare Williamson with Cordelia Hemming and Miranda Slade. Gareth Jones was the technical producer. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor.

DIY dentistry on the rise as Britons struggle to find NHS treatment.A BBC investigation has found that nine in 10 practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service. Adam is joined by BBC health correspondent Dominic Hughes and dentist Dr Dipali Chokshi to chew over the findings.And Succession actor Brian Cox chats about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

A political picnic on Westminster’s College Green whilst parliament is on its summer recess. Adam and Chris review the key moments of the last 12 months including Partygate, the war in Ukraine and Prime Minister Johnson’s downfall with two of the journalists who helped break the news: Pippa Crerar, outgoing Political Editor of the Daily Mirror and BBC Political Correspondent Ione Wells. This episode was made by Sam Bonham, Alix Pickles, Clare Williamson, Cordelia Hemming and Danny Wittenberg. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.

The UK is expected to fall into recession, inflation could hit 13% and interest rates continue to rise according to the Governor of the Bank of England. The BBC’s Colletta Smith, Torsten Bell of the Resolution Foundation, and Jane Tully from The Money Advice Trust discuss how the economic situation is hitting day to day life.Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has testified that the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was "100% real" and that it was wrong to call it a hoax. Marianna Spring talks through the defamation trial brought against the prominent radio host.Today’s Newscast was made by Clare Williamson, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.

Beijing is planning military drills near Taipei after reacting with fury to a controversial visit by US Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The BBC’s China correspondent Stephen McDonnell examines the possible outcomes.And Adam speaks to Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard about the launch of their new footballing podcast, ‘Kammy & Ben’s Proper Football Podcast’.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Kamilah McInnis, Cordelia Hemming and Danny Wittenberg. The technical producer was Emma Crowe.Clip credit: Sky Sports Soccer Saturday

Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss has scrapped a plan to link public sector pay to local living costs, within hours of announcing it. The BBC’s Nick Eardley runs us through the latest. Also, al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who plotted the 9/11 terror attacks with Osama Bin Laden, has been killed in a US drone strike. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Lyse Doucet in Kabul and BBC Security Correspondent Gordon Corera to discuss what happened. And George the Poet stops by to discuss his new book, his podcast and his PhD. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles, Danny Wittenberg and Keiligh Baker. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Are Russians being hit hard by economic sanctions?Almost six months on since Russia invaded Ukraine, Adam is joined by BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg and Angela Stent from Georgetown University.It’s home! England’s Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in the UEFA Womens’ Euro final at Wembley Stadium. We catch up with eight-year-old fan Tess, who became an internet sensation last week and was there for the historic match. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming, Alix Pickles and Keiligh Baker. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Rebekah Vardy loses libel case against Coleen Rooney in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial.Adam is joined by Abi Clarke, host of the BBC Sounds podcast, ‘It’s… Wagatha Christie’, and media lawyer Mark Stephens to analyse the ruling.It’s cold showers for the people of Hanover in Germany as the city responds to the Russian gas crisis. Energy economist Dr Carole Nakhle is in Germany to explain how the country is adapting to reduced gas supplies.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Energy companies have posted huge profits, but energy bills are still going up. The BBC’s Carrie Davies talks through the figures and what’s happening to consumer costs.The 22nd Commonwealth Games are getting underway in Birmingham. Adam is joined by athletes Jonnie Peacock and Ama Agbeze (who’s also a Brummie) to discuss what makes these Games so special.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Chris Flynn, Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producers were Emma Crowe and Dave O’Neill. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham

England head to Wembley for the Euro 2022 final. Gabby Logan and eight-year-old Tess, whose celebrations at the semi-final went viral, chat to Adam about what’s happening right now in women’s football. The BBC’s Zoe Kleinmann jumps onto Newscast to explain why Instagram is upsetting so many of its users. And Roger Harrabin, environment and science editor, is leaving the BBC after 35 years. What are his tips for Newscast on how to report climate change?This episode was produced by Chris Flynn and Clare Williamson and the technical producer was Emma Crowe. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor.

A global health emergency is declared, so how worried should we be?Adam is joined in the studio by the BBC’s James Gallagher and Dr Rosamund Lewis from the World Health Organisation, to discuss the global outbreak of Monkeypox and how the world can get it under control.Also, there’s a warning today that parts of England may face drought conditions if the hot weather persists without rain. Anglian Water’s Regan Harris talks us through how to save water at home and what companies are doing to prepare for shortages.Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

We're backstage at the Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss Tory leadership debate. Adam, Chris and Alex talk it all through... Today's Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. Emma Crowe was the technical producer. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor.

There's a "critical incident" at the English port and holidaymakers are queuing for hours and hours. The BBC’s Katy Austin is in Dover to explain what's going on. Adam chats to Jeremy Spake, star of nineties "docudrama" "Airport", and travel podcaster, Lisa Francesca Nand, about the state of air travel this summer.And we dip into our sister podcast, Ukrainecast, to hear about the grain deal struck between Ukraine and Russia. Today’s Newscast was made by Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Adam, Chris and Alex question the general secretary of the RMT union, Mick Lynch, about the next round of rail strikes.They also look back on the careers of Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss and bring up a couple of moments the candidates for PM might prefer to forget. This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak go head to head in the race to be prime minister, after Penny Mordaunt was knocked out of the Conservative leadership contest. Adam and Chris are joined by Charlotte Ivers, political correspondent at Times Radio, to profile the two candidates.Also, Greg James tells Adam why he’s been kicked off the Radio 1 Breakfast show.This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

The UK has recorded its hottest-ever temperature, so BBC weather presenter, Matt Taylor, is back in the studio to talk through the impact of this extreme heat.A major incident is declared after a number of fires break out in London and beyond. Fire consultant, Andy Elliot, explains what it’s like fighting the flames on the front line.And, there are now three remaining contestants in the battle to become the next PM. Chris explains who could go through to the final vote.This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Clare Williamson, with Chris Flynn, and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.Credit: Britain’s Next Prime Minister: The ITV Debate

The UK experiences one of its hottest days on record, with a high of 38.1C recorded in Suffolk.Adam is joined by BBC Weather presenter Matt Taylor and Dimitri Zenghelis, from the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change, to discuss the warm weather. And Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the Tory leadership race. Adam and Alex go through the results from the latest round of voting. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Clare Williamson, with Alix Pickles and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

A national emergency is declared as the UK faces a record-breaking heatwave. The Sunday Times health editor Shaun Lintern and rail expert Anna-Jane Hunter assess how the NHS and railways will cope if temperatures reach 40C next week.And Adam discusses the US Capitol riot hearings with the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher and Alex Holder, director of Unprecedented. The documentary about President Trump has been used as evidence by the House of Representatives committee investigating what happened that day. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Phil Marzouk and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee.

Matt Hancock is in the studio to talk about why he’s backing Rishi Sunak to be the next leader of the Conservative Party, as Suella Braverman exits the race. Adam, Chris, and Victoria also discuss why and how Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt has become the bookie’s favourite.And we talk to the former health secretary about the pressures on the NHS and what it was like to be in government at the height of the pandemic.

Half a dozen Tory leadership candidates remain.As the number of candidates in the race to be the next PM is reduced, Chris looks at who’s in front, and who could pick up votes in the next few days. Also, Laura is back in the studio to chat about her latest Panorama: The Downfall of Boris Johnson.’And the BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan talks us through the political crisis in Sri Lanka.This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Ivana Davidovic and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Eight candidates remain in the Conservative race to be Prime Minister. Adam and Chris discuss those who have made it through to the first round of voting.Panorama producer, Hannah O’Grady, and BBC Security Correspondent, Gordon Corera, talk through the findings of a new investigation about the behaviour of the SAS in Afghanistan.And, is football coming home? Sports presenter, Jacqui Oatley, chats through England’s 8-0 win over Norway in the Women’s Euros 2022. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

It's sweltering in Westminster... and the Conservative leadership race is hotting up too.Adam is joined by Chris and Alex, as well as Nick Timothy, who ran Theresa May’s campaign back in 2016, to talk about the timetable to become the next PM and the long list of candidates jockeying for position.And the Met Office has issued an extreme weather warning for this weekend. Professor Hannah Cloke, a natural hazards researcher at the University of Reading, gives us her tips how to keep cool in the heatwave.Today's Newscast was made by Daniel Wittenberg, with Chris Flynn and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The Labour Leader is cleared by police over Durham lockdown beers. And the former chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has launched his bid to be the leader of the Conservative party. Adam is joined by the Guardian’s Jess Elgot and the Spectator’s Katy Balls for a politics roundup. Japan’s former prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has been shot and killed while giving a campaign speech. We talk through the legacy of the country’s longest-serving leader with the BBC’s Mariko Oi. And Professor Brian Cox is in the studio to talk about his new tour, black holes and climate change. This edition on Newscast was made by Chris Flynn, Alix Pickles and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.