Daily Sensemaker

Bloodbath in Sudan

On Sunday rebel forces in Sudan captured the key city of el-Fasher.  Reports suggest that tens of thousands of people were killed in a matter of days.  

Climate change made Hurricane Melissa worse

The exceptional Category 5 hurricane that struck Jamaica was made four times more likely by human-induced climate change.   Host: Ada Barume Writer: Jeevan Vasagar  Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sophia Fenton Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

The Israeli settlers waiting to move in to Gaza

US President Donald Trump’s peace plan says Gaza will be for the Gazans, but a few miles from the strip’s border, a small number of Israeli settlers are waiting to move in.   

How we eat may be making us ill

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up more than half of all the food we eat in the UK and there are increasing fears about the implications for our health.    Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Katie Gunning

Trump helps Greenlanders

When Donald Trump tried to buy Greenland, he forced Denmark to tackle longstanding grievances.    Reporter: Isabel Coles  Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moor

The Louvre heist: What next?

In one of the most audacious art crimes in history, masked thieves raided the Louvre and escaped with France’s crown jewels. Host: Casey Magloire
Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland
Episode Photography: Joe Mee
Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

Lawless London

London has earned a reputation as Europe’s phone theft capital. A record 80,000 phones were stolen last year. Yet data shows a twist – while devices are at risk, people themselves are safer than they’ve been in decades. Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Katie Gunning

Why young people are toppling governments

From Madagascar to Nepal, young people are leading protest movements that are shaking the foundations of power. What’s fuelling this global wave of unrest – and can it lead to lasting change?  

How Prince Andrew lost his Royal titles

Last week, Prince Andrew announced he will no longer use his title or honours. But why has the prince lost his titles now?

Sport is Donald Trump’s new political football

Donald Trump has threatened to move football World Cup games from liberal US cities. Could his friendship with FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino make it happen?  

Have Reform found that running councils is harder than it looks?

Soon after winning 10 councils, Reform UK set up a Trump-inspired DOGE department that would cut unnecessary spending. Host: Tomini Babs
Writer: Poppy Bullard with reporting from Jon Ungoed-Thomas
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Why Joe Rogan is ditching Donald Trump

Last week, President Trump hosted a roundtable with conservative influencers - but notably absent were manosphere podcasters Joe Rogan and Theo Von. Writer: Ada Barume
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Host: Casey Magloire

Why are Britain’s clubs closing?

In the past five years, more than 800 late night venues have shut their doors. At this rate there are warnings that there could be no nightclubs left by 2029.  If you want to listen to more about the struggles facing UK nightlife, listen to The Observer’s podcast We Have Notes HERE. Writer: Serena Cesareo Producer: Serena Cesareo Host: Ada Barumé Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore  

The Gaza peace deal faces obstacles

The current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is phase one of the peace deal: a downing of arms to allow the exchange of prisoners and hostages in a set timeframe. But phase two of the plan remains vague.

Graduates vs. AI

A wave of new graduates has taken to social media to complain that entry-level roles are disappearing as AI takes over. The Observer’s team analysed the data.   Host: Claudia Williams Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

Ceasefire in Gaza

After just over two years of devastating war, a ceasefire has finally been announced in Gaza.   Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting by Lilly Cheslaw and Steve Bloomfield Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

Donald Trump’s Cognitive Health

After his speech to a room of US generals last week, some experts are beginning to worry about the 79-year-old.   Writer: Ada Barumé Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Casey Magloire

Why Tony Blair is part of Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza

Talks are underway in Egypt to try and secure an end to Israel’s war on Gaza. For the first time in two years the sides might agree to end the conflict. Under a US proposal former British PM, Tony Blair, who is a divisive figure in the region, would have a major role overseeing the peace process.   

The rise of anti-trans threats in the US

Since Donald Trump’s return to office, trans Americans are facing unprecedented legal and social threats - with some now seeking asylum abroad. But for those living in fear, the options for escape are limited.