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Today we hear from Labour MP Jess Phillips, who resigned from government in part over what she saw as its failure to act quicker on kids‘ online safety.
One of the measures she was pushing for at the time was announced today. Sir Keir Starmer has told firms to either activate built-in features or update software to prevent children from taking, sending or viewing sexually explicit images on their phones and other devices.
And after 24 hours of missile fire between Israel and Iran. Diplomatic correspondent James Landale and chief presenter in the US Caitríona Perry discuss what happened, why, and what it means for peace talks.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Anna Harris. The social producer was Gabriel Purcell-Davis. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has told the US Vice President JD Vance "he was wrong" to say mass migration was to blame for Henry Nowak's murder in a phone call.
On this episode of Newscast, Laura, Henry and Joe discuss the relationship between the two of them, why that American politicians are talking so much about the UK and Europe.
We also look at what’s taking the government so long to publish its Defence Investment Plan.
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If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Laura Kuenssberg.
It was made by Chris Flynn and Maddie Drury. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

The murder of Henry Nowak has sparked another debate about so-called ‘two-tier policing’, in which people are treated differently by police based on their ethnicity.
We look at whether it actually exists, what police guidance says, and whether the case might lead to changes in how police deal with reports of crime.
Laura is joined by former BBC legal and home affairs correspondent and Labour home affairs advisor Danny Shaw to discuss.
They also unpack JD Vance’s comments blaming Henry’s death on “the mass invasion of migrants”. Downing Street has responded, saying “politics should bring people together”.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Laura Kuenssberg. It was made by Chris Flynn and Maddie Drury. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor was China Collins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

We’ve got together with Americast and Football Daily for three special episodes on what could be the most political World Cup ever.
How much will Donald Trump make it about him? Will the US-Iran war affect the tournament? And why are tickets so expensive?
We tell you everything you need to know about what’s going on off the pitch.
Anthony Zurcher and Marianna Spring join from Americast, and 5 Live football commentary legend John Murray is on from Football Daily.
In this episode we look at why tickets are so expensive, who’s making money from them, and whether the hosts are actually ready.
Listen to Americast here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Listen to Football Daily here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p02nrsln
The presenters were Adam Fleming, Anthony Zurcher, John Murray, and Marianna Spring. This episode was made by Ellie House. The series producer was Chris Flynn. The social producer was Jem Westgate. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

We’ve got together with Americast/Newscast and Football Daily for three special episodes on what could be the most political World Cup ever.
How much will Donald Trump make it about him? Will the US-Iran war affect the tournament? And why are tickets so expensive?
We tell you everything you need to know about what’s going on off the pitch.
Anthony Zurcher and Marianna Spring join from Americast, and 5 Live football commentary legend John Murray is on from Football Daily.
In this episode we look at what the US-Iran war means for Iran’s team and what strict Visa laws mean for players and fans.
Listen to Americast here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Listen to Football Daily here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p02nrsln
The presenters were Adam Fleming, Anthony Zurcher, John Murray, and Marianna Spring. This episode was made by Miranda Slade. The series producer was Chris Flynn. The social producer was Jem Westgate. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.