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Behind the scenes on this historic day. We go through the best bits, talking points and chat about what it was like behind the scenes as King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster Abbey. Adam’s joined by the man who’s come to be Newscast’s voice of the "royal moment", Jim Naughtie, as well as royal correspondent Jonny Dymond.5 Live’s Rachel Burden also joins us from the pub, and John Murray explains the difference between football and royal event commentary.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade, and Chloe Desave. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior editor is Sam Bonham.

We preview the King’s Coronation by looking at how it will compare with the past with the hosts of The Rest is History podcast Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a "global health emergency". Medical Editor for the BBC Fergus Walsh returns to the podcast to put the news into perspective.And with most of England’s local election results in, deputy political editor Vicki Young helps us makes sense of what they mean for the country.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cecelia Armstrong, Miranda Slade, and Jack Taylor. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Alison Gee. The senior editor is Sam Bonham.

Is John Curtice on TV? Yes! And so is Newscast.The results of England’s local elections have started coming in, so Newscast have woken up early (or stayed up all night) to talk about what it all means in a special live episode, broadcast on BBC iPlayer.Adam is joined in the studio by Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason fresh from reporting on the results overnight. Professor Sir John Curtice tells us how he’s crunching the numbers, Alex Forsyth calls in from Salford and Vicki Young dials in from her breakfast table. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

It’s local election day in England and while people are voting broadcasters aren’t allowed to report details of campaigning or election issues… so we’re going global. By that we mean Turkey, Sudan, Moscow and the West Bank. The BBC’s Orla Guerin has interviewed Turkish opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu ahead of presidential elections there, Lyse Doucet has been reporting on Sudan, and Jeremy Bowen has just got back from Jerusalem.But why are there restrictions on UK broadcasters on local election day? Adam also speaks to the BBC chief politics advisor for the lowdown.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cecelia Armstrong and Jack Taylor. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Alison Gee. The editor is Sam Bonham.

The government bans cold calls selling financial products. Adam takes a look at the announcement and the world of scams with Nick Stapleton from the BBC’s Scam Interceptors and cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey. BBC deputy political editor Vicki Young looks ahead to Thursdays local elections in England.And Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, from the Writers Guild of America, talks about the US shows going dark as writers step away from their keyboards for their first strike in 15 years.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Alison Gee with Cecelia Armstrong and George Dabby. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

More than a million NHS staff in England are to receive a 5% pay rise, after health unions backed a pay deal with the government. Adam and Chris are joined by health editor Hugh Pym, as well as Unison head of health Sara Gorton, who chairs the joint NHS union group.And as the BBC launches an emergency pop-up radio service for Sudan, we hear from presenter of the first edition - Omar El Tayeb.Journalist and podcaster Zach Stafford is also on to talk us through why, or whether, The Met Gala matters. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cecelia Armstrong and George Dabby. The technical producer Emma Crowe. The news editor was Damon Rose.With thanks to Met Gala 2023/Vogue for the audio of Doja Cat meowing in the interview with Emma Chamberlain.

The BBC chairman Richard Sharp has resigned after a report found he broke transparency rules over his dealings with Boris Johnson ahead of his appointment. Adam is joined by culture and media editor, Katie Razzall, and whitehall editor at the Sunday Times, Gabriel Pogrund, who uncovered the story that prompted the report.And we look at the present and future of artificial intelligence with AI expert Nina Schick, and Will Jackson creator of human-like robot AMECA.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The news editor was Damon Rose.

Adam pays homage to James Corden’s final carpool karaoke. Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, joins him in the passenger seat and gives his take on the government’s response to the crisis in Sudan.And, with local elections in England and Northern Ireland happening next week, Adam and Chris are joined by Professor Sir John Curtice to find out what the opinion polls suggest.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Cordelia Hemming and Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Has the government honoured its manifesto pledge and successfully recruited 20,000 police officers since 2019? Crime, justice and police commentator Danny Shaw joins Adam and Chris to fact check those claims. Also under the microscope is the government’s new target to reduce sewage overflows by 2050.6-Music’s resident news hound Matt Everitt also drops by for a summary of all the music-related stories, including Ed Sheeran’s plagiarism court battle with the family of Marvin Gaye.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Rufus Gray, Chloe Desave and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

After the first evacuation planes carrying British nationals arrive in Cyprus, Adam hears one Newscaster’s first-hand account of fleeing war-torn Sudan, and speaks to Larry Madowo, CNN’s international correspondent, from Nairobi.And the BBC’s media editor Katie Razzall is in the studio to tell us about three major court cases that Prince Harry has made against tabloid newspapers.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with George Dabby, Cat Farnsworth and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.

How popular is the monarchy under King Charles? Adam is joined by BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell and Radio 5 Live’s Nicky Campbell to talk through new polling into the public mood ahead of the King's coronation.And political editor Chris Mason and former head of the Foreign Office, Sir Simon Fraser, discuss the government’s options, with thousands of British citizens trapped in Sudan. Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with George Dabby and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has resigned from the government after a report upheld bullying allegations against him. Adam is joined by Sima Kotecha, Newsnight’s UK Editor, Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young, and Lord Gavin Barwell, Theresa May’s former chief of staff.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Westminster waits for report into Dominic Raab’s behaviourThe Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering the much anticipated report into alleged bullying by the Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab. Adam and Chris talk about what to expect and are joined by Sir Alex Allan, who was the government’s independent adviser on ministerial interests from 2011-2020.Adam catches up with Lauren Mahon and Steve Bland from the You, Me and the Big C podcast. They discuss a new documentary following the last years of Deborah James’ life, as well as the impact of Covid on cancer treatments and the importance of early diagnosis. And, in solidarity with BBC presenter Claire Frisby - who presented the news in the dark after a studio malfunctoin - Adam and Chris switch the lights off for some of the show.Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Cat Farnsworth with Chris Flynn. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

With inflation still high, when will food prices start to fall?Adam talks to business editor Simon Jack to make sense of today’s numbers and why things like bread and cereal cost so much. Also, the BBC’s Sarah Smith and Jeremy Barr from the Washington Post discuss Fox News’ settlement over a defamation case with the voting machine company, Dominion, for $787.5m.And Sophie Raworth explains what it’s like doing ultra marathons, after one recent runner had her medal taken away for driving some of the route.Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Cat Farnsworth with Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The series producer is Tim Walklate.

The SNP treasurer Colin Beattie who was arrested by police investigating the party's finances has been released without charge pending further investigation.To untangle what this all means for the party and its new leader, Adam is joined by Scotland editor, James Cook, and chief political correspondent, Nick Eardley.Also, after two major sport events are disrupted by protesters, former captain of the Wales women’s football team, Laura McAllister, and sociology professor, Dr Graeme Hayes, assess how effective protests can be in the sporting arena.Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Cat Farnsworth and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is being investigated by Parliament's standards watchdog over a possible failure to declare an interest. Adam is joined by Chris to examine what it could mean.Also, as the Prime Minister sets up a review to tackle what he calls an “anti-maths mindset” in England, Countdown co-presenter Rachel Riley is in the studio to assess whether his plans add up.And BBC World Service presenter James Copnall gives us the latest on the violence which has rocked Sudan’s capital Khartoum.Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade, George Dabby and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The editor is Damon Rose.

Everything you need to know about how confidential US intelligence was leaked, and who’s accused of being behind them.Adam is joined by security correspondent Gordon Corera, journalist for the BBC’s newly created forensic hub, Shayan Sardarizadeh, and North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher.We also have the latest on the current junior doctors strike.And, author and comedian David Baddiel speaks to Adam about why he doesn’t believe in a god and his theories as to why some do.Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade, Rufus Gray and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

President Joe Biden explores his family roots on his tour of Ireland and addresses parliament in Dublin. Ireland correspondent Emma Vardy and Economic correspondent Faisal Islam chat through the significance of the visit.After North Korea’s latest missile test sparked alarm in Japan, Jean Lee, former Associated Press bureau chief in Pyongyang and host of the BBC’s Lazarus Heist podcast, gives her take on what message the leader Kim Jong Un is trying to send.And Adam looks at why some supermarkets are cutting the price of milk.Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cat Farnsworth and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Elon Musk speaks to the BBC about Twitter, tackling hate speech and not posting after 3am.Adam is joined by the BBC’s technology reporter, James Clayton, and culture and media editor, Katie Razzall, to dissect the hour long interview. And with the news that 248 phones are stolen in London a day, Adam speaks with consumer champion and watchdog presenter, Matt Allwright, to discuss why the police don’t investigate these crimes and what people can do to protect their devices.If you’ve had your phone or other device stolen, the Met Police says: “It’s important victims contact the police as soon as a robbery occurs, the ‘Golden Hour’ after a robbery is critical to catching robbers.”Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Cat Farnsworth with Cordelia Hemming and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

President Biden visits Belfast to mark anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Adam and Chris discuss what's on the agenda during Biden's trip, whether his meeting with Sunak is a "bilat" or just a coffee, and what it all means for the Special Relationship. They also speak with Mark Lucas, who used to make party political broadcasts for New Labour, about Keir Starmer's new ads which attack Rishi Sunak and his wife. And junior doctors across England have begun a four-day-strike seeking better pay, but how is the industrial action affecting different parts of the country? Nikki Fox, Matthew Hill and Sharon Barbour cover health for the BBC in different corners of England and join Adam to paint the picture. Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Cat Farnsworth with Cordelia Hemming and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editor was Damon Rose.