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The Sunday 7 - The UK aspires to be an AI Superpower, details on the new Nintendo Switch 2, a revolutionary treatment for Parkinson's Disease, and the Funnel Web Spider just got scarier
The Standout 7 - Reeves battles critics over Economy, Gaza Ceasefire deal approved, Biden signs off from the Oval Office, and tributes to a Movie great
Israeli Security Cabinet due to meet on Ceasefire deal, Starmer in Kyiv to support Ukraine, Badenoch attempts Tory reset, tributes to David Lynch RIP
Ceasefire deal announced in Doha, Inflation drops in December, Polish PM warns of Russian bomb plot, and Arsenal triumph in North London Derby
Gaza ceasefire terms agreed in principle, Rachel Reeves pushes back at critics, Lavrov welcomes Trump’s views on Ukraine and Forest surprise Liverpool
Labour back AI for UK, Melania Trump on her return to the White House, Moyes talks up Everton, and Ben Stiller is back in Happy Gilmore 2
California wild fires claim more lives, Trump eyes up Greenland, chaos in the FA Cup, and a new Jack Reacher movie on the way.
The Sunday 7 - Social Media rips up the Rulebook, Inside the new tech from CES, the latest on the HPMV outbreak, and we meet an Emotional Robot
The Standout 7 - Elon Musk Tweets up a Storm, LA struggles with Wildfires, Trump ducks prison time, and Demi Moore celebrates at the Golden Globes
Death toll rises in California Fires, US President Carter laid to rest, Home Office deportations rise, and Everton sack Dyche hours before FA Cup
Los Angeles ravaged by Wildfires, Tories fail to force Grooming Gang Inquiry, Ukraine meets with Western Allies, and Spurs gain narrow Carabao Cup advantage
Labour push back against Musk Grooming Gang Row, Trump threatens Panama, Canada and Greenland, Meta drop Fact Checkers, and Newcastle in Carabao Cup action
Justin Trudeau resigns, Labour announce plans to reform NHS, Nottingham Forest winning streak continues and another season of the The Penguin in the works
Musk and Farage disagree over Reform party leadership, Surprise wins at the Golden Globes, Ukraine launch new offensive into Kursk and Bono gets a medal
The Sunday 7 - Best of 2024 Part 2 - July to December
The Smart 7’s Look Ahead to 2025
Labour plan new crackdown on People Smugglers, FBI says New Orleans suspect acted alone, Rail Strikes make a comeback and Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show is on the way
FBI Investigates New Year’s Day Attacks in US, Fresh calls for Post Office Payouts, Arsenal start 2025 with a win, and The Traitors returns to BBC1
The Standout 7 - The Ones We Lost in 2024
The Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - November & December
The Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - September & October
The Sunday 7 - Best of 2024 Part 1 - January to June
The Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - July & August
The Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - May & June
Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - March & April
The Standout 7 - Best of 2024 - January & February
Labour gets poor end of term report on Economy, Luigi Mangione appears in New York court, Ethics Report sees Matt Gaetz in hot water, Arsenal faces Christmas without Saka
Germany shocked by Christmas Market attack, Lord Mandelson selected as US Ambassador, Putin fury at Drone Attack, and Liverpool stay on top
The Sunday 7 - How new blood testing plans are working, the environmental and financial impacts of the UK’s unfit water works and how AI tech is transforming care for stroke patients
The Standout 7 - Sentencing takes place in Pelicot Rape Trial, UK economic growth slows, Syria begins process of recovery and Daniel Craig on how they made ‘Queer’.
Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years in prison, Starmer says Labour will build record number of new homes, Carabao cup chaos and new Karate Kid movie.
Inflation jumps again, Starmer under pressure over WASPI Women compensation, Russia threatens Times Editors, and Carabao Cup Quarter Final results
Sting in the Tail for WASPI Women, Ukraine strikes at the heart of Moscow, Post Office Inquiry wraps up, and Arne Slot misses trip to Southampton
Germany's Government collapses, Trumps plans for Ukraine, Pep Guardiola under pressure as losses continue and Zane Lowe does Christmas Carpool Karaoke
Labour migration plans called ‘cruel’, Prince Andrew back in the spotlight, Man City have a bad day and Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon star in ‘You’re cordially invited’
The Sunday 7 - The risks from Medical Misogyny, Why “Brain Rot” is word of the Year, NASA steps back on Artemis, and beware of the Quad-demic
The Standout 7 - Syrian Rebels take Damascus, Labour doubles down on Housebuilding, Donald Trump is Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” and the Jungle gets a new King
Labour double down on Housebuilding pledge, NATO chief issues stark warning, Donald Trump is Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, and Spurs battle Rangers in Europe
Farmers hit the Streets again, Anger grows in Syria over Assad atrocities, Streeting bans puberty blockers, and City lose again in Europe
Syrian Rebels move to form Government as Israel targets weapons stockpile, Reeves promises “War on Waste”, Candy join Reform, and Liverpool on top in Europe
Suspect in United Healthcare CEO shooting arrested, UK pauses Syrian asylum process, West Ham win out and new series of Actors on Actors drops
Rebel forces take Syria as Assad deposed, Danny Jones crowned King of the Jungle, Trump on aid to Ukraine and Victory for McLaren in Constructors’ Championship
The Sunday 7 - Meta faces Class Action Lawsuit, ABBA get annoyed about AI, the perils of “Face Blindness” and Will Guyatt gives us his Christmas Tech list
The Standout 7 - Labour attempt to reset the narrative, French Government collapses, South Korea declares Martial Law, and Gregg Wallace is in hot water
Macron refuses to quit as French President, Labour lay out 6 new Milestones, Amnesty International report accuses Israel of Genocide, F1 wraps up the season
Britain’s Trains on track for Re-Nationalisation, French PM set to resign, South Korea President faces Impeachment, and Man City get back to winning ways
Chaos in South Korea, Labour cracks down on Stalking, Zuckerberg courts Trump and Van Nistlerooy gets the Foxes up and running
Labour pledges to clean up Cladding, Controversy as Biden pardons Hunter, French face chaos as Government could collapse, and Elton John battles blindness
Parliament backs Assisted Dying Bill, Rebels seize control of Aleppo, Greg Wallace takes to Instagram, Liverpool favorites to win Premier League and Cate Blanchett doesn’t like AI.
The Sunday 7 - Australia bans Social Media for Teens, Wales struggles with aftermath of Floods, Warning over Weight Loss Drugs, and Inside the Mind of a Puppy
The Standout 7 - First Labour Minister quits, Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Putin threatens strike on Kyiv, and tributes to much loved author Barbara Taylor Bradford RIP
Labour cracks down on Immigration, Putin threatens strike on Kyiv, Assisted Dying Bill set for vote, and relief for new United boss in Europe
Ceasefire holds in Lebanon, Badenoch flags new Tory immigration review, Trump nominates envoy for Russia and Ukraine, Joy for Liverpool in Champions League
Biden brokers ceasefire deal for the Middle East, Labour plans on getting young people back to work, another defeat for Man City and Keanu Reeves stars in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
PM Starmer dismisses Elon Musk election petition, 6th Jan case against Donald Trump dismissed, Ed Sheeran apologises and RIP Barbara Taylor Bradford
Labour’s Get Britain Working package on the way, international debate about ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Verstappen victorious in Las Vegas and Moreno gets a Barbie.
The Sunday 7 - The Digital Voice of Richard III, Google face the sale of Chrome, COP 29 struggles for consensus, and Jason DeRulo talks AI
The Standout 7 - Farmers protest in Westminster, Ukraine marks 1000 days of Russia’s war, ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, tributes to John Prescott RIP
Alarm over Putin missile escalation, ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, Guardiola signs new 2 year contract, and tributes to John Prescott RIP
Uk Storm Shadow missiles fired at Russian targets, Inflation takes a sharp jump, US Ethics Committee deadlocked over Gaetz, F1 heads to Las Vegas
Ukraine marks 1000 days of Russia’s war, Farmers protest in London, hopes for ceasefire in Lebanon, and Craig Bellamy leads Wales to triumph
Russian Reaction to US Change of Policy in Ukraine, Maori Protest controversial bill in New Zealand, Harry Kane gets a statue and Lindsey Lohan on Freaky Friday remake
Farmers set to Protest in Westminster, Biden lifts restrictions and sends long range missiles to Ukraine, England beats Ireland 5 - 0 and Hugh Grant plays the villain.
The Sunday 7 - COP 29 gets off to a rocky start, Elon Musk’s new Government Job, a cool innovation for Cancer Patients, and it’s Crab Season on Christmas Island
The Standout 7 - Donald Trump goes full MAGA for his Cabinet, Keir Starmer hits the road, Gary Lineker quits Match of the Day and tributes to Timothy West, RIP
Trump appoints RFK Jr as US Health Secretary, Starmer claims victory in Channel gang crackdown, Pharmacists vote for strike, and England win on the road
Trump meets Biden in Washington as Cabinet appointments raise eyebrows, Streeting warns on Assisted Dying Bill, Captain Kane is not happy, and tributes to Timothy West RIP
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns, Starmer pledges massive Carbon Cuts at COP 29, Trump taps Musk for Cost Cutting Czar, and the search for a new Gary Lineker begins
Trump make key administration appointments, Level of Aid to Gaza hits new low, Ruben Amorim starts at Man Utd and ‘I’m a Celeb’ is back..
US Republicans on the way to controlling the House under Trump's new Presidency, Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s last game ends well and MTV Europe awards in Manchester
The Sunday 7 - What does a Trump Presidency mean for Health, Science, Climate and Big Tech? Do Spiders dream? And all the winners from the Earthshot Prize
The Standout 7 - Trump wins re-election, Kemi Badenoch settles in as new Tory Leader, Prince William heads to Africa for Earthshot Prize and tributes to music and comedy legends
Joe Biden weighs in on Trump win, Putin offers praise over assassination attempt, Bank of England cut rates and United win in Europe
Trump celebrates as Kamala concedes and World Leaders rush to congratulate the US’s 47th President, Prince William in Capetown for “Earthshot Prize” and tough night for Arsenal and Aston Villa
Trump set to win US Presidential election, Kemi announces shadow cabinet, Labour back down on smoking ban and new Man Utd boss springs Champions League surprise
America finally votes in closest Presidential election in history, Labour raises tuition fees, new Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim on his new job and RIP Music legend Quincy Jones
Kemi Badenoch elected Tory leader, Royal finances under spotlight, Mariah says it’s Christmas and RIP Janey Godley.
The Sunday 7 - Inside Spain’s Catastrophic Floods, Russia’s mammoth fine for Google, breakthroughs in the treatment of Brain Cancer, and reviving a 400 year old Vampire
The Standout 7 - Labour introduces first Budget, Devastating floods in Spain, Manchester United Manager swap Managers and Tom Hanks loves his own work
More reaction to the Budget, GB News fined by Ofcom for election coverage, Lewis Hamilton set for emotional drive this weekend and UK movie ‘Black Doves’ set to drop on Netflix
Labour tax the wealthy in their first budget in 14 years, 95 people die in Spanish flash floods, Man Utd do well and Marvel Universe new releases announced
Leaks ahead of Labour Budget as Government focuses on NHS, Kamala Harris makes closing argument and Man United zero in on new Manager
First Labour budget on the way, Israel bans UNWRA, Man Utd say goodbye to Erik Ten Hag and its Christmas movie time for Lindsey Lohan
Labour get ready for budget week, tensions soar in the Middle East, Trump holds divisive rally in New York, Sainz wins Mexican F1and Cillian Murphys new movie
The Sunday 7 - Breakthrough in Prostate Cancer detection, Big Tech wins in Court, the perils of AI Chatbots, and how to boost the Brains of Bees
Standout 7 - Labour launch plans for NHS reform, US election polls tighten, King Charles heckled in Samoa and Uma Thurman talks Kill Bill
Prince Charles speaks about ‘painful aspects of Britains past’, Harris calls Trump a Fascist, a red card for Mourinho and Tom Hardy talks Venom.
Trump falls out with Labour, new water commission for UK, City and Liverpool pick up points and Tom Holland talks Spiderman 4
Prison pick ups annoy Keir Starmer, Putin welcomes world leaders to BRICS event, Blinken in Middle East in search of ceasefire and Arsenal and Aston Villa win in Europe
Starmer hopes to reboot the NHS, King Charles heckled Down Under, Moldova narrowly passes EU Referendum and Managerless Forest grab a win
Streeting launches consultation on NHS, Israel continues attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, Donald Trump heads to McDonalds, and Ferrari snatch a win in Texas
The Sunday 7 - NASA heads to Jupiter’s Moon, Elon Musk’s Optimus Puppet Show, AI Avatar for Alzheimer’s Patients, and the search for a European Great White Shark
The Standout 7 - IDF kills Yahya Sinwar, Labour suggests Weight Loss Shots for Unemployed, Ukraine presents Victory Plan and One Direction Star’s tragedy in Buenos Aires
Israel kills Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, US calls for Gaza ceasefire, Zelensky presents Victory Plan, and Formula 1 heads to Texas
Inflation drops to 1.7%, England gets a new manager and Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies in tragic circumstances in Buenos Aires
Labour considers weight loss drugs for unemployed, Israel considers US ultimatum on Gaza Aid, Canada and India escalate row, and England has a new Manager
21 killed in Israeli Strike in Northern Lebanon, Labour focus on growth at investment summit, Ben Stokes is back and trailer for Season 2 of ‘The Silo’ drops.
Labour focuses on growth with London investment summit, Alex Salmond dies, England beat Finland 3- 1 and Ariana Grande hosts SNL
The Sunday 7 - Meet 2024’s Nobel Prize winners, find out why Nintendo are making an Alarm Clock, track Hurricane Milton, and Boki the Brown Bear who just had Brain Surgery
The Standout 7 - Labour marks a first 100 days in power, Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, US faces down Hurricane Milton and Tory Leadership narrows to Jenrick and Badenoch