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The biggest stories, told in depth, daily. Join the world's best journalists to uncover what really matters. Hosted by Manveen Rana and Luke Jones. Published seven days a week and ready for you every morning. The Story is brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Billionaire West Ham co-owner accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour

David Sullivan has been accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour by several women dating back to the 1980s. In a joint investigation with the BBC, The Times has spoken to seven women about their experiences. In his statement on 4 June, Sullivan announced his immediate resignation as joint-chair and director of West Ham, saying the “false allegations” had been “sensationalised” and none related to his time in football. He added: “After a lifetime spent building businesses in the adult industry in which I have met thousands of women, it is sadly inevitable that a small number of improper conduct claims are being made against me. I categorically deny these claims.” Before publication, Sullivan said that he reserved his legal rights in relation to “false or defamatory allegations” and would not be commenting further at this stage. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guests: Charlotte Wace, investigations correspondent, The Times. Shanti Das, senior investigations reporter, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Micaela Arneson. Additional thanks to: James Beal, investigations editor, The Times. Charlotte Alt, news reporter, The Times. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: David Sullivan was ‘untouchable’. Now seven women are speaking out Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 day ago

Nigeria is killing its own civilians

On Sunday 10 May, the Nigerian military bombed a crowded market in the north of the country. It claimed terrorists were the target, but in reality, more than 100 civilians were killed and dozens more injured. The Sunday Times has gone to northern Nigeria to speak to survivors and investigate the attack. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Louise Callaghan, foreign correspondent, The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Micaela Arneson. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Nigeria says it bombs terrorists. Children are collateral damage Clips: Radio 95.3FM, News Central TV, BBC, Arise News. Photo: The Sunday Times. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 days ago

The big coup: How a small-time horse trainer took on the bookies - The Sunday Story

There’s an old saying in horse racing: “You can’t beat the bookies.” But what happens when a trainer uses inside information to try and prove that saying wrong? Is it right to do something that might be slightly questionable to beat the bookmakers who would do everything to beat you? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: David Walsh, chief sports writer, The Sunday Times Host: Luke Jones Producer: Sophie McNulty We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Meet the man who beat the bookies and won half a million Further listening: Can rugby survive its head injury problem? Clips: Racing TV. Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 days ago

How infinite scrolling damages our brains - The Saturday Story

What starts as a quick check of social media can quickly turn into an hour lost to scrolling. The culprit is infinite scroll, a feature once built for convenience that has become one of the most powerful tools ever created for holding our attention. In fact, it's now thought the average Brit will spend five years of their waking lives doomscrolling. So how did infinite scroll come to dominate our online lives and what is it doing to our brains? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Read by: Fleur Britten, contributor, The Times. Producer: Dave Creasey. Further reading: I created infinite scroll. Now I regret how it damages our brains We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Photo: Ilustration by Jasmine lee This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 days ago

What Henry Nowak's murder means for policing

In December 2025, 18 year-old Henry Nowak was stabbed in the street. This week, his murderer Vickrum Digwa was given a life sentence. The case has ignited a debate about whether so-called 'two-tier policing' exists in the UK. So where does this leave our police forces? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guests: Matt Dathan, home affairs editor, The Times.Chris Hobbs, retired police officer.Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Olivia Case, Colette Fountain, Sophie McNulty. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: What happened to Henry Nowak? How the Southampton case unfolded Further listening: Makerfield: the by-election which could decide the next election. Clips: BT, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, Sky, Daily Express, The Financial Express, Parliamentlive.tv, Photo: Adobe stock. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 days ago

Makerfield: the by-election which could decide the next prime minister

It’s the Makerfield by-election on June 18th and one of Keir Starmer’s key challengers - Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham - is vying for a seat. If he becomes the MP it’ll enable him to challenge Starmer for the top job. Elsewhere there’s a battle on the right as Reform and Restore Britain face off. But who's got the best chance of success, in this complicated constituency that’s more than meets the eye? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Darryl Morris, presenter, Times Radio. Host: Luke Jones. Producer: Olivia Case. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Who are the Makerfield constituents that could choose the next PM? Further listening: Fordingbridge rape victim: “I’m the one being punished” Clips: Restore Britain / Instagram, BBC, The Guardian, Mayor of Manchester / YouTube, @andy.burnham / TikTok, Reform UK. Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min
6 days ago

“Everyone hates you now” - Could Lebanon cost Trump his Iran deal?

An alleged expletive-filled phone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu has laid bare deep tensions over the war in Lebanon. As the conflict escalates, could it derail Trump's hopes of securing a deal with Iran? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guests: Dr Lina Khatib, Associate fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House. George Grylls, Washington Correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Dave Creasey and Colette Fountain. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: ‘Everybody hates Israel’, Trump allegedly tells Netanyahu in angry call Further listening: Is Lebanon the key to peace in the Middle East? Clips: CNN. Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6 days ago

LATEST: Henry Nowak murder sparks outrage

A student, Henry Nowak, who had been stabbed repeatedly told police “I can’t breathe” as they handcuffed him minutes before he died, newly-released bodycam footage has revealed. His attacker, Vickrum Digwa, falsely alleged that Nowak had racially abused him and knocked his turban off, prompting police to handcuff the teenager. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Oli Wright, policy editor, The Times. Host: John Pienaar. Producers: Sandra Mitchell, Sofia Johanson We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Police officers face death threats over Henry Nowak murder case Clips: Parliament TV, Nigel Farage, Good Morning Britain. Photo: Courtesy of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The biggest stories, told in depth, daily. Join the world's best journalists to uncover what really matters. Hosted by Manveen Rana and Luke Jones. Published seven days a week and ready for you every morning. The Story is brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.