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What You Need To Know

What You Need To Know

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 The quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories. Our team of specialist correspondents plus guests bring you information and analysis you can trust so you get What You Need To Know in minutes.ITV News Politics & Government
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  • Why the UK can't deport fugitives wanted for murder and child rape

    Why the UK can't deport fugitives wanted for murder and child rape
    Jun 20 2025
    A motorbike mechanic is working freely in London, despite being wanted for murder. Another man was working as a delivery driver despite being convicted of child rape.

    Both men are from Brazil and authorities there have requested and been denied their extraditions.

    So why have judges here ruled that would infringe their human rights?

    How many more alleged criminals are walking our streets, avoiding justice in Brazil and beyond?

    ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand tells Lucy Watson what you need to know...
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    15 mins
  • How Israel's plan to destroy Iran's nuclear capability could backfire

    How Israel's plan to destroy Iran's nuclear capability could backfire
    Jun 18 2025
    We're on Day six of a bitter new outburst of war in the Middle East. A direct confrontation between Israel and Iran emerging from a shadow war that's been going on for decades.

    Hundreds have been killed, with exchanges of missiles and evacuations from homes in both countries.

    The world has long worried about Iran's nuclear ambitions and Israel has seized its moment to end them.

    But with Iran now feeling more insecure and under threat than ever, could it actually have the reverse effect?

    Lucy Watson and ITV News International Affairs Analyst Rageh Omaar discuss what could happen next.
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    18 mins
  • Why scientists are tracking penguin poo in Antarctica

    Why scientists are tracking penguin poo in Antarctica
    Jun 16 2025
    A group of scientists are currently on journey to the end of the world in hope of finding answers about our planet's future.

















    And our science correspondent Martin Stew is with them on board the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The only journalist on board in fact.
















    This week he's spoken to prime ministers, witnessed whales and even spotted penguins, whose existence is under severe threat. He tells Lucy Watson what you need to know.
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    19 mins
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