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The Smart 7 — 1,000 episodes · page 1 of 10
Green Party sparks diplomatic incident over Zionism motion; Spanish PM calls snap election, England get set to face Czechia in Nations League
Tory conference gets under way in Birmingham, Russia strikes Kyiv as German Chancellor visits, Max Verstappen gets his first win of the season
The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham puts closer ties with Europe back on the table, Man City found guilty of over 100 financial charges and tributes to trailblazing TV presenter, Esther Rantzen RIP
Controversial prisoner release programme gets underway, Mystery over Fairford incident deepens, Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix heads to Malaysia
Rejoining the EU is back on the table says PM, Pilot hailed as hero by Israel after mid-air incident, tributes to TV trailblazer, Esther Rantzen RIP
Andy Burnham tells Labour conference he’ll end pension Triple Lock, Man City found guilty of Premier League charges, England win in Czech Republic
Mystery over alleged terror plot as suspects bailed, Miliband apologises over Gaza, Man City vow to prove their innocence
Terror Plot foiled in Gloucestershire, Burnham pledges to tackle “broken” social care system, Madonna wins big at the MTV Video Music Awards
The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham heads to New York; New threats to Iran in a fiery speech from Donald Trump; Australian alarm over AI hacking incident
Palestine and Israel go head to head at the UN; G20 invite for Russia sparks NATO anger, Nations League gets underway with losses for Wales and Republic of Ireland
UK under renewed pressure over Chagos Islands deal, Iran accuses US and Israel of Terrorism, Formula 1 heads to Azerbaijan
Trump threatens to “annihilate” Iran in fiery UN Speech, Andy Burnham makes the case for Britain, Arsenal and Man City kick off Women’s Champions League
Andy Burnham heads to New York for the UN General Assembly; 200 Flights affected by another air traffic glitch, Southampton await FA verdict on Spygate
German elections see further gains for the AfD, US reaches deal with Denmark over Greenland, Ed Sheeran apologies over his self-imposed shambles
The Standout 7 - Reform rake in the cash, Canada eyes a new relationship with the EU, and a Welshman makes history at the Emmys
Bank of England warns of growing inflation risk, Carney outlines details of EU proposal, Man City continue their winning streak
Piddington Village votes to leave the UK as symbolic migrant protest, EU says Canada can join the bloc, and more heartbreak for Man United as they exit the Carabao Cup
AI debate heats up amidst more calls for safeguards, Lucy Letby report finds “complete failure” at NHS Hospital, Spurs knocked out of Carabao Cup
Celtic Nations launch push for Independence, TUC Conference raises questions over Reform donations, and Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history
Donald Trump says he's in favour of a United Ireland, Russian drone appears to target Boris Johnson, and Antonelli wins again at Madrid Grand Prix
The Standout 7 - UK announces sanctions against Israeli settlements, Donald Trump offers votes cash, and scary new warnings about AI
Home Secretary criticises “unacceptable disorder”, Trump urges Republicans to vote as if he was on the ballot, Man United return to the Champions League
Alarming new warnings on AI, Bad news for passengers delayed by air traffic control failure, and a night of drama for Chelsea and Liverpool
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements, Germany pledges new support for Ukraine, Aston Villa off to a winning start in the Champions League
Chancellor John Healey lays out his growth plan, Portsmouth protests spark condemnation, and the Champions League returns
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff visit Moscow and Kyiv with no major breakthrough, Germany’s far right win historic victory, Antonelli makes history at Monza
The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham steps up as Keir Starmer stepped down, The Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London and tributes to “radical feminist” Gloria Steinem RIP
Emmanuel Macron visits Downing St as Bayeux Tapestry loan begins, Oil prices spike as Iran crisis continues, Lewis Hamilton hopes to turn up the heat at Italian GP
Iran accuses US of war crimes after civilian deaths; UN issues warning on global warming “overshoot”, Ski Sunday gets the axe after nearly 50 years
Burnham takes centre stage as Starmer bows out, Germany blames Russia over drone attack, Ireland’s greatest boxer Katie Taylor gets ready for her final bow
PM revises prisoner release rules again, Middle East strikes push oil prices higher, Messi retires from international football
The Standout 7 - Prime Minister Andy Burnham heads to Kyiv, Donald Trump goes to war with Canada; and tributes to two icons, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry RIP
Rescuers find hundreds after Nepal floods, Trump renames Lake Ontario as spat with Canada continues, Chelsea and Fulham through to Carabao Cup third round
Energy Bills rise again, a Nepalese landslide and tributes to Tim Curry
Tributes flood in after death of country music star Dolly Parton, US and Canada escalate trade war, Leeds beat Forest in Carabao Cup second round
Andy Burnham in Kyiv to host "Coalition of the Willing" meeting, Twelve arrested over police deaths, Chelsea hit the ground running for Alonso
“Wrong Way” Motorway trend claims 7 more lives, Trump starts Trade war with Canada, Premier League opening weekend sees plenty of shocks
The Standout 7 - Donald Trump struggles to make progress with Iran. Moscow threaten the UK over support for Ukraine and tributes to tragic TV star, Hayden Panettiere RIP
US looks to crank up economic pressure on Iran, PM staying out of Meghan and Harry's return to the UK, Max Verstappen commits to Red Bull
PM launches plan to end rough sleeping, Zelensky under pressure as rival calls for election, Arteta looking forward to new Premier League Season
New report raises questions over “Prevent” programme, Moscow threatens UK over Ukraine support, Andy Burnham is on the buses
Trump threatens allies as peace deal fizzles out, Reform plan Welfare Cuts if elected, Tributes to talented TV star Hayden Panettiere RIP
Calls for Public Inquiry after death of Cambridge Professor, Alarm over Wildfire Emergency Alert, Team GB wins more gold at Athletics Championships
The Standout 7 - Nigel Farage battles Count Binface in Clacton, Burnham under pressure over prisoner releases, and a Solar Eclipse delight the nation
Nigel Farage wins in Clacton despite Count Binface’s best efforts, Students celebrate A levels but equality gap widens, Cadillac F1 team sack boss after no points
PM battles crises over climate and prisons as nation watches Eclipse, Clacton By-Election gets underway, Team GB win more Athletics Gold
Burnham changes prisoner release plan again, Trump Turkey switch left reporters as decoys, and UK set for a spectacular Solar Eclipse
UK faces another heatwave as Amber Alert declared; Farage proposes sending foreign prisoners to El Salvador, Colombia hit by 7.4 Earthquake
No good news for Donald Trump in the Middle East, Hunter Biden says Joe’s cancer has spread, Premier League teams warm up for the new season
The Standout 7 - PM under pressure over prison releases, a plagiarism scandal at Cambridge, and tributes to a much loved comedian
Government to roll out new mental health strategy, Academics call for Inquiry into Cambridge leadership, and 97 year old pensioner sets Wing Walking record
Former Neo-Nazi withdraws as Tory candidate, Green party calls for urgent action on climate, Plea from Swimmer Archie Goodburn sparks response on Cancer research
Burnham tightens list for prison release plan, Trump anticipates new deal on Strait of Hormuz, Chelsea take a fresh approach under Alonso
Calls for stronger border controls after Spanish incident, Casualties as Ukrainian drone hits Russian beach, tributes to 80’s comedy star, Jimmy Cricket RIP
Bev Craig wins race to be Mayor of Greater Manchester, Trump once again cancels strikes on Iran, Commonwealth Games wrap up in Glasgow
The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham continues his policy rollout, Wildfires spread across Europe, and tributes after tragic death of Irish musician, Glen Hansard RIP
Suffolk hit by wildfire as UK declares drought, Trump urges Burnham to open North Sea for drilling, Eddie Howe bows out at Newcastle
Andy Burnham's new plan for Social Care, Dr Fauci “takes the 5th” at Senate hearing, and tributes to Oscar winning Irish star, Glen Hansard RIP
Zelensky and Netanyahu meet with Trump ahead of Lindsey Graham funeral, Japan hit by powerful earthquake, France appoints Zinedine Zidane as national coach
Labour sees polls improve as Burnham meets Zelensky, Wildfires rage across Spain and France, Tributes to comedian and Springwatch legend, Bill Oddie RIP
US and Iran pause retaliatory strikes, France and Spain struggle to contain wildfires, Maclaren back to winning ways in Hungary
The Standout 7 - Changing of the Guard at Downing Street, Escalation continues in the Middle East, and tributes to Liverpool and Newcastle legend, Kevin Keegan RIP
Burnham pauses prison releases for “urgent review”, Trump launches new round of global tariffs, Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow
Trump escalates Iran rhetoric as US strikes continue, Burnham pledges to cap bus fares, and Chelsea break Transfer record for Morgan Rogers
Andy Burnham focuses on cost of living at first Cabinet Meeting; Zelensky sacks top General, and Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan
Starmer out, Burnham in, on a day of change in Downing Street, Man charged with Anne Widdecombe Murder, Tributes to Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan RIP
Downing Street prepares for arrival of new PM, US personnel killed as Iran escalates strikes, Spain crowned World Cup Champions
The Standout 7 - Shock over Anne Widdecombe murder, Keir Starmer bows out as PM, World Cup heartbreak, and tributes to Jurassic Park star, Sam Neill, RIP
Starmer in Kyiv for final meeting with Zelensky, Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok, Verstappen refuses to comment on Red Bull future
Sir Keir Starmer bids farewell to the Commons; EU and Ukraine sign new Drone deal, World Cup Heartbreak for England against Argentina
Hillsborough Law heads to the House of Lords; Covid Inquiry finds Boris Johnson Government wasted £10 billion on PPE, Spain secure World Cup Final spot
Counter Terrorism police take over Widdecombe Investigation, Trump plans toll for Strait of Hormuz, Tributes to Jurassic Park star Sam Neill, RIP
Police make arrest in Anne Widdecombe murder inquiry, Trump shocked by death of Senate ally, and Jannick Sinner retains his Wimbledon crown
The Standout 7 - Farage faces Count Binface, Trump still wants Greenland, England prepare for Norway, and tributes to Bonnie Tyler RIP
Andy Burnham on the verge of becoming UK’s next PM, Netanyahu warns “war is not over” as US and Iran trade strikes, France book their World Cup Semi Final slot
Farage gets set for a face-off with Count Binface, US and Iran resume strikes as ceasefire in jeopardy, Arthur Fery heads to a Wimbledon semi-final
Nigel Farage political drama as resignation triggers By-Election, Donald Trump focused on Greenland at NATO summit, Djokovic heads to Wimbledon semi finals
NATO summit gets underway in Turkey as Russia strikes Kyiv again, Sky owner Comcast swoops to buy ITV, the USA exit World Cup after loss to Belgium
Nigel Farage fails to declare more gifts from crypto donors, England head to the World Cup Quarter Finals, and Prince William chats Football with Mister Swift
The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham lays out his plans, England prepare for a World Cup Mexican Standoff, tributes to Sitcom Queen, Dame Penelope Keith RIP
Starmer makes formal apology over Forced Adoption, Russia launches brutal strikes on Ukraine, Silverstone prepares for the British Grand Prix
Captain Harry Kane saves England’s World Cup, Hopes fade for survivors one week after Venezuela quakes, President Zelensky in Ireland to mark EU Presidency
UK Defence Investment Plan finally unveiled, Maternity Care Report reveals issues of racism and discrimination, Serena Williams crashes out of Wimbledon
Andy Burnham lays out his plan to decentralise power from Westminster, Government reaches deal with Resident Doctors, World Cup shocks as Germany and Holland exit
Labour reject calls for General Election, Time running out in battle to find Venezuelan survivors, Ben Stokes quits international cricket and George Russell wins in Austria
The Standout 7 - Keir Starmer resigns, Europe swelters under a “Heat Dome”, tributes to Music Mogul Clive Davis RIP
Venezuela struggles as Earthquake death toll rises, Andy Burnham continues to build Labour support, F1 heads to Austria under “heat hazard” warning
Venezuela rocked by two devastating Earthquakes, Nottingham Maternity Inquiry published, Scotland’s World Cup hopes hang by a thread
UK struggles under record breaking heatwave, Starmer and Burnham hold “frosty” meeting, Thomas Tuchel tells England fans “don’t worry” after Ghana draw
Starmer steps down as Burnham arrives, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty on abuse charges, tributes to music industry mogul Clive Davis RIP
Prime Minister under huge pressure after Burnham victory, US and Iran end talks early after weekend of chaos, more World Cup drama as big teams stumble
The Standout 7 - US and Iran sign off on a peace deal, Social Media ban for Teens announced, Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield
Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield By-Election, US lifts blockade on Strait of Hormuz, Scotland prepare for more World Cup glory
Donald Trump signs Memorandum of Agreement with Iran, Polls open for Makerfield By-Election, England beat Croatia in first World Cup game
European Leaders push Trump for progress on Ukraine at G7, US President wants to put Iran war in “rearview mirror”, the Williams sisters return to Wimbledon
UK teens face Social Media Ban, Details still not clear on US and Iran peace deal, World Cup shocks as Spain held to a draw by Cape Verde
US and Iran finally reach agreement on peace deal, Royal Marines board Russian Shadow Fleet vessel in English Channel, tributes to artist David Hockney RIP
The Standout 7 - Trouble in Belfast as far right stir violence, Starmer faces fresh crisis as Healey quits Defence role, Tributes to Buffy star Anthony Head, RIP
Keir Starmer faces new crisis as John Healey quits over Defence Investment Plan, Trump floats peace deal signing this weekend, World Cup 2026 kicks off
Police deploy water cannon on second night of Belfast disturbances, US and Iran trade strikes as US inflation spokes, England ready for World Cup glory