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The Observer

The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.

To find out more about The Observer:

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Sensemaker

Millions of Afghans who fled decades ago are now being returned from neighbouring Pakistan and Iran as part of one of the largest deportations in recent history.

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What happens to women forced to return to Afghanistan?

One region in western Ukraine has become a key sticking point in President Trump’s attempts to bring the war to an end.

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore 

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What is Putin’s price for peace?

ADHD prescriptions have risen 18% year on year in England since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content

Head to our website observer.co.uk 

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If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com

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Why are ADHD cases on the rise?

Nepal’s Department for Tourism says it hopes that by waiving permit fees for the 97 lesser-climbed Himalayan peaks it can ease overcrowding on Everest and stimulate the local economy.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Jonathan Lewis. 

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Will Nepal’s new plan to ease overcrowding on Everest work?

Trump and Putin met in Alaska for a high-stakes summit discussing how to end the war in Ukraine.

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Executive producer: Matt Russell

Photography: Joe Mee

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What happened when Trump and Putin met to discuss the Ukraine war?

A recent outbreak of tuberculosis on Jeremy Clarkson’s farm is an all too familiar story for British farmers. How does this silent disease wreak havoc and can it be eradicated?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Jess Swinburne

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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How bovine TB shut down Clarkson’s farm

The world is finally coming together to try and deal with the problem of plastic pollution. But can they succeed?
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How to fix the world's plastic pollution?

A Palestinian activist, shot by an Israeli settler, filmed his own death. The Israeli authorities have said the settler, who runs an outpost in the occupied West Bank, will not face charges.

Host: Casey Magloire 

Producer: Casey Magloire 

Photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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The death of a Palestinian activist in the West Bank

The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has called on the police to release more information about alleged criminals, such as their immigration status and ethnicity.

Writer: Rachel Sylvester

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Lynda Laird

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Should the police reveal the personal details of alleged criminals?

The renowned Oloffson Hotel in Port-au-Prince, that attracted artists, celebrities and journalists for more than a century has been burned to the ground by criminal gangs. 

Writer, producer and host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore and Jasper Corbett

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Haiti’s cultural heritage at threat from violent gangs

Energy suppliers have agreed to stop forcibly installing prepayment meters in the homes of vulnerable people. Why was it happening in the first place?

Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 540: The energy companies force-fitting prepayment meters

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