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Gaza Death Toll 40% Higher Than Previously Thought, Study Shows

A new study published in the Lancet has found the Gaza death toll to be significantly higher than previously thought. We speak to the study’s lead author. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Tories Try to Sabotage Child Protection Bill

The row over the government’s refusal to hold a national inquiry into grooming gangs in England doesn’t appear to be dying down. Plus: Donald Trump wants to annex Panama, Canada and Greenland? With Michael Walker and Helena NoJustice(MTG)

Grooming Inquiry Chair Hits Back at Elon Musk

Child sexual abuse inquiry chair Alexis Jay has rebuked Elon Musk’s call for an additional investigation. Plus: Justin Trudeau resigns; and Andrew Tate forms a political party. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Elon Musk’s Far-Right Bid to Transform Britain

Elon Musk has reignited the row on grooming gangs in the UK. Plus: We speak to John McDonnell on Keir Starmer’s treatment of the Labour left. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Owen Jones Investigates the BBC’s Pro-Israel Bias

Reporting by Owen Jones reveals that many within the BBC do not view the organisation’s coverage of Israel as impartial. Plus: An interview with hunger striker Laila Soueif. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Landmark Ruling in French Mass Rape Trial

Dominique Pelicot has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of drugging his wife, and arranging for dozens of men to rape her while unconscious. With Dalia Gebrial and NoJusticeMTG.

Starmer’s Labour Denies Pension Payouts For Waspi Women

Keir Starmer’s government has refused compensation payouts to what could amount to millions of pensioners. Plus: We look back at the biggest climate stories of the year. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Adrienne Buller and Tadhg Hickey.

Israel Drops “Earthquake Bomb” on Syria

An Israeli strike in Syria has caused tremors the size of a 3.1 magnitude earthquake. Plus: A Russian general is assassinated in Moscow; and Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago. With Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.

Prince Andrew Duped by Alleged Chinese Spy

Prince Andrew has been duped by an alleged Chinese spy, and is this milk additive to be avoided? With Ash Sarkar and Michael Walker

Ed Miliband Promises No Blackouts As He Sets Out Net Zero Plans

Ed Miliband has set out the government’s plan to decarbonise the UK’s energy supply. Plus: Tokyo’s upcoming implementation of a four-day week; and we speak to an expert about the risks of biological research. With Michael Walker and NoJusticeMTG.