Over the past few years, 11 individuals allegedly linked to top-secret US research have died or vanished, fueling a conspiracy theory of a clandestine operation silencing insiders. What began as isolated incidents has become a mainstream obsession, prompting a federal investigation and tracing its origins to a 1977 British TV episode.
Jo Cox, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was murdered by a far-right extremist on June 16, 2016, during the Brexit campaign. Her sister, Kim Leadbeater, now represents her constituency and discusses the lessons learned from the tragedy as far-right extremism becomes more mainstream.
Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned citing the government's military spending plans, which he believes fall short of national security needs and could make Britain less safe. This resignation is seen as a significant setback for Keir Starmer.
Violence broke out in Northern Ireland following a stabbing in Belfast, with masked individuals burning vehicles and houses. The unrest was reportedly encouraged by figures including Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson.
The UK and Europe experience record-breaking May heatwaves, prompting concerns over the UK's preparedness for extreme heat, with potential solutions discussed.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, runs in the Makerfield byelection, potentially to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership, advocating against London-centric politics.
Journalists were uninvited from a planned launch at the Natural History Museum last October of a major UK government report on climate and biodiversity threats to national security. The report was to be jointly produced by the environment department and the joint intelligence committee, involving MI5 and MI6. Guardian environment editor Fiona Harvey reports the event was cancelled and the report never published, prompting concerns about what it contained.
Journalist Elle Hunt explores the benefits and privacy risks of Meta's AI-powered glasses after wearing them for a month. The discussion also highlights potential accessibility breakthroughs and the real-world impact of covert filming by users.
Kanye West's headliner status for London's Wireless festival was revoked after immediate backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks. The UK government canceled his visa, leading to the festival's cancellation.
