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How Putin became master of the image
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
2 days agoBBC InDepth
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It’s a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
What really holds China and Russia together
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.
Am I part of the luckiest generation in history?
As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation
17 May 2026BBC InDepth
How Saudi Arabia’s spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS’s Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
25 May 2026BBC InDepth
‘The vibes are young male vibes’: Why prediction markets attract a certain type
Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men
21 May 2026BBC InDepth
Why illegal children’s homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice – but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
20 May 2026BBC InDepth
Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever – has the UK become ungovernable?
The race to replace Starmer is on – but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions – and what could be his final choice.
Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
The monarchy faces an unusual cut in public funding and at the same an increase in demands for more financial transparency.
How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
Trump’s whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years – but will it bear fruit?
How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories
The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections
Best of Sounds
The Documentary
The rise of the global manosphere, including Kenyan influencer Andrew Kibe
Rare Earth
Tom Heap and Helen Czerski ask whether war is accelerating the shift from fossil fuels
The History Podcast
David Baddiel explores Englishness through the history of the England men’s football team.
The Inquiry
Has Hungary’s recent election put an end to disunity in the bloc?
Best of iPlayer
Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis
Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.
The Mother of All Cons
The extraordinary story of a teenage girl and her charity Believe in Magic.
Kidnapped by My Mum
At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.
Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure
The epic story of the blockbuster series that changed David Attenborough’s life forever.
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