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Aliens: Are we closer to finding intelligent life beyond Earth?

A US whistleblower鈥檚 shocking claims about UFOs have sparked a new debate on aliens

• 28 mins

Brexit: Could we rejoin the EU even if we wanted to?

Recent polling shows an appetite to rejoin the EU, but is this really a realistic option?

• 29 mins

Israel-Gaza: Is it turning into a regional conflict?

From Houthi rebels in the Red Sea to attacks on the Lebanon-Israel border.

• 28 mins

Why is local government in such trouble?

Bankruptcy, debt, cuts to services - why some councils are struggling

• 28 mins

Is the UK prepared for more floods?

More than six million homes are at risk - are we doing enough?

• 28 mins

What鈥檚 the point of Ofsted?

The pros and cons of school inspections.

• 28 mins

The crisis in dentistry: why is it happening and what should we do about it?

Dental decay - the struggle to find an NHS dentist.

• 29 mins

The synthetic opioids claiming lives in the UK

Deaths from synthetic opioids in the UK are low but it's feared the problem could escalate

• 28 mins

Russia: State of the Nation

How tight is Putin's grip on power in Russia?

• 28 mins

How is technology changing warfare?

What have we learnt from recent conflicts and how might things change in the wars to come?

• 41 mins

India: Is democracy under threat?

Prime Minister Modi is expected to win a third term, but what does that mean for India?

• 29 mins

Election special 2. Elections without democracy

In some countries election outcomes are predetermined, so why bother holding them at all?

• 28 mins

Election special 3. Uncertain times for the ANC in South Africa

The ANC has been in power for 30 years, but as its popularity wanes, what happens next?

• 27 mins

What's the future of the state pension?

David Aaronovitch and guests ask whether the state pension is sustainable in the long term

• 28 mins

What's happened to Hamas?

What do we know about Hamas after 6 months of war with Israel?

• 28 mins

What does Iran want?

What the short and long term aims of the Iranian regime?

• 27 mins

Are Britain's missing workers really a problem?

1 in 5 people in the UK are not in paid work, but they're also not looking for a job.

• 29 mins

How does America fix its border crisis?

Who's crossing the US border, why and how does the government tackle it effectively?

• 28 mins

Why is the water industry in so much trouble?

Britain's biggest water suppliers are struggling with sewage, leaks and huge debts.

• 28 mins

Avian flu is evolving but what risk does it pose to us?

Avian flu has killed millions of birds and seals and it's now infecting cows in America

• 28 mins

How much trouble are UK universities in?

Domestic fees haven't risen with inflation and foreign student visas are set to curbed.

• 29 mins

Ukraine: Who's winning the war?

Russia has stepped up its attacks in Ukraine and is putting pressure on Kharkiv.

• 28 mins

Are Trump's legal cases really a problem for him?

Donald Trump is 0 for 3 in court and the more serious cases are yet to be heard.

• 29 mins

What does Macron's gamble mean for France?

France is at a political crossroads but will Macron or Le Pen come out on top?

• 28 mins

What's the Biden ceasefire plan and will it work?

There's a plan to end the war in Gaza, but do Israel and Hamas want to sign up to it?

• 28 mins

What's happening in Sudan?

Tens of thousands have been killed and millions have been displaced as fighting rages.

• 28 mins

South African and Indian elections: the aftermath

What's happening in South Africa and India after shock election results?

• 28 mins

Health special 1: Advances in cancer research and treatment

Cancer: Are we are experiencing a step change in how we understand and treat the disease?

• 36 mins

Health special 2. Why is anxiety and depression increasing in the UK?

Figures show a significant rise in mental health disorders among 16 to 24-year-olds. Why?

• 27 mins

Health special 3: How far could artificial intelligence transform medicine?

AI technology promises to improve health outcomes. How soon might it be a reality?

• 36 mins