Will the UK Keep Bombing the Houthis? + Barbenheimer returns…
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01/23/24
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Today, we look at renewed US/UK airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and the reaction to this year’s Oscar nominations.
To give a clearer picture of why the US and the UK have conducted a fresh wave of strikes Adam is joined by International Correspondent for Newsnight Nawal al-Maghafi and former UK diplomat in Yemen, Arthur Snell.
Plus, this year’s Oscar nominations are OUT! We return to the phenomenon of Barbenheimer to ask who will win more awards? Our culture and media editor, Katie Razzall brings us all the shocks and surprises from this year’s nominations. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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Are the Tories plotting to get rid of Rishi Sunak?
January 24, 2024
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Today, we look at whether the Conservative party could be looking to get rid of another prime minister, as an ex minister calls for him to go.
Chris has been speaking to Sir Simon Clarke who says his party are on course for “a shattering defeat” at the next election.
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