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The biggest stories, told in depth, daily. Join the world's best journalists to uncover what really matters. Hosted by Manveen Rana and Luke Jones. Published seven days a week and ready for you every morning.

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The Story

Following months of police inaction over the disappearance of British tourist Lorna McSorley, we reveal a high-tech breakthrough. A new digital trail reveals potential suspects who might hold the answer to what happened - and seems to confirm the worst of local fears.

This is the final episode of a special three-part investigation.

WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of murder and violence.

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Host: Jane Flanagan.

Producer: Harry Stott.

Executive Producers: Taryn Siegel and Kate Lamble.

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Read more: Disappearances stoke fear of more ‘witchcraft murders’ after Briton vanished

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Ghost Mountain: part three - The network

With the South African police’s search for missing British tourist Lorna McSorley gone cold, locals take matters into their own hands. Their investigation uncovers extraordinary and deeply troubling facts about her disappearance, linking it to a string of other missing people in the area.

This is part two of a special three-part investigation.

WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of murder and violence.

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Host: Jane Flanagan.

Producer: Harry Stott.

Executive Producers: Taryn Siegel and Kate Lamble.

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Read more: Disappearances stoke fear of more ‘witchcraft murders’ after Briton vanished

Clips: Newzroom Afrika / Youtube.

Photo: Getty Images.

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Ghost Mountain: part two - Strong medicine

Seventy one-year-old British tourist Lorna McSorley went out for a walk near South Africa's Ghost Mountain. She never returned. 

In the first part of this three-part investigation, we travel to the remote, superstitious heart of KwaZulu-Natal to retrace Lorna’s final steps. As the police search hits a dead end, bizarre rumours begin to emerge - including talk of witchcraft and an illicit trade in body parts.

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Host: Jane Flanagan.

Producer: Harry Stott.

Executive Producers: Taryn Siegel and Kate Lamble.

We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com

Read more: Disappearances stoke fear of more ‘witchcraft murders’ after Briton vanished

Clips: Newzroom Afrika / Youtube.

Photo: Getty Images.

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Ghost Mountain: part one - Beware, crocodiles

Defence Secretary John Healey resigned this afternoon, over the government’s much delayed defence funding plan. In a letter to the prime minister, Healey said Keir Starmer had been “unable” to commit resources that the UK desperately needs. So what does this mean for Starmer’s leadership? And will taxpayers ultimately be left to foot the bill? 

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Guests: 

 • Anna Mikhailova, political editor, Times Radio. 
 • Larisa Brown, defence editor, The Times. 
 • General Sir John McColl, former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe. 

Host: John Pienaar. 

Producers: Angus Mitchell, Sofia Johanson. 

We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com

Read more: John Healey has launched a broadside at Keir Starmer. Will the PM surrender?

Further listening: Has Britain become ungovernable?

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LATEST: Defence secretary resigns

There has been a second night of riots in Belfast following a knife attack in the Northern Irish city on Monday. Yesterday authorities called for calm after vehicles and houses were set alight. As violent anti-immigration protests continue, what’s it like on the ground and what can the government do going forward?

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Guests:

 • Constance Kampfner, northern correspondent, The Times
 • Oliver Wright, policy editor, The Times

Host: Manveen Rana

Producers: Sophie McNulty, Olivia Case, Micaela Arneson.

We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com

Read more: Belfast attack latest

Further listening: What Henry Nowak’s murder means for policing

Clips: X, The Times, BBC, Times Radio. 

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Belfast on fire

The fragile ceasefire in the Middle East appears to be unravelling, with Iran and Israel exchanging missile strikes. The violence has been met with fury from President Trump, who’s been pushing to get a peace deal over the line for weeks. So why is Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu risking his relationship with his greatest ally? And how much are pressures at home dictating Israel's stance in the war? 

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

Guest: Gabrielle Weiniger, Israel correspondent, The Times

Host: Manveen Rana

Producer: Sophie McNulty

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Read more: Netanyahu’s ticking time bomb? Inside the political war at home

Further listening: “Everyone hates you now” - Could Lebanon cost Trump his Iran deal?

Clips: The Times, Fox News, Al Jazeera.

Photo: Getty Images.

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The ticking time bomb Netanyahu faces at home

The billionaire David Sullivan has been accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour by several women dating back to the 1980s. In a joint investigation with the BBC, The Times has spoken to seven women about their experiences. 

In his statement on 4 June, Sullivan announced his immediate resignation as joint-chair and director of West Ham, saying the “false allegations” had been “sensationalised” and none related to his time in football. He added: “After a lifetime spent building businesses in the adult industry in which I have met thousands of women, it is sadly inevitable that a small number of improper conduct claims are being made against me. I categorically deny these claims.” Before publication, Sullivan said that he reserved his legal rights in relation to “false or defamatory allegations” and would not be commenting further at this stage.

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Guests: 

 • Charlotte Wace, investigations correspondent, The Times. 
 • Shanti Das, senior investigations reporter, The Times. 

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Micaela Arneson. 

Additional thanks to: 

 • James Beal, investigations editor, The Times. 
 • Charlotte Alt, news reporter, The Times. 

We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com

Read more: David Sullivan was ‘untouchable’. Now seven women are speaking out

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West Ham owner accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour

On Sunday 10 May, the Nigerian military bombed a crowded market in the north of the country. It claimed terrorists were the target, but in reality, more than 100 civilians were killed and dozens more injured. The Sunday Times has gone to northern Nigeria to speak to survivors and investigate the attack. 

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Guest: Louise Callaghan, foreign correspondent, The Sunday Times. 

Host: Manveen Rana. 

Producer: Micaela Arneson. 

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Read more: Nigeria says it bombs terrorists. Children are collateral damage

Clips: Radio 95.3FM, News Central TV, BBC, Arise News. 

Photo: The Sunday Times. 

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Nigeria is killing its own civilians

There’s an old saying in horse racing: “You can’t beat the bookies.” But what happens when a trainer uses inside information to try and prove that saying wrong? Is it right to do something that might be slightly questionable to beat the bookmakers who would do everything to beat you? 

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Guest: David Walsh, chief sports writer, The Sunday Times

Host: Luke Jones

Producer: Sophie McNulty

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Read more: Meet the man who beat the bookies and won half a million

Further listening: Can rugby survive its head injury problem?

Clips: Racing TV.

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The big coup: How a small-time horse trainer took on the bookies - The Sunday Story

What starts as a quick check of social media can quickly turn into an hour lost to scrolling. The culprit is infinite scroll, a feature once built for convenience that has become one of the most powerful tools ever created for holding our attention. In fact, it's now thought the average Brit will spend five years of their waking lives doomscrolling. So how did infinite scroll come to dominate our online lives and what is it doing to our brains?

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Read by: Fleur Britten, contributor, The Times.

Producer: Dave Creasey.

Further reading: I created infinite scroll. Now I regret how it damages our brains

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Photo: Ilustration by Jasmine lee

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How infinite scrolling damages our brains - The Saturday Story

It’s the Makerfield by-election on June 18th and one of Keir Starmer’s key challengers - Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham - is vying for a seat. If he becomes the MP it’ll enable him to challenge Starmer for the top job. Elsewhere there’s a battle on the right as Reform and Restore Britain face off. But who's got the best chance of success, in this complicated constituency that’s more than meets the eye?

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Guest: Darryl Morris, presenter, Times Radio.

Host: Luke Jones. 

Producer: Olivia Case.

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Read more: Who are the Makerfield constituents that could choose the next PM?

Further listening: Fordingbridge rape victim: “I’m the one being punished”

Clips: Restore Britain / Instagram, BBC, The Guardian, Mayor of Manchester / YouTube, @andy.burnham / TikTok, Reform UK. 

Photo: Getty Images.

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Makerfield: the by-election which could decide the next prime minister

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