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From 'Snow Queen' to 'ICE Maiden' - how did a beauty pageant-winning 'farmgirl' from South Dakota become the public face of Donald Trump's immigration crackdown? As the head of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem holds one of the highest offices in the US government - despite facing criticism after saying she shot her dog. But will Ms Noem's love of the limelight also lead to her downfall, following the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis by immigration officers she ultimately controls? Niall is joined by Jon Schaff, a political science professor at Northern State University in South Dakota. Producers: Natalie Ktena, Soila Apparicio & Emily Hulme Editor: Mike Bovill

An online network known as ‘The Com’ is targeting children and coercing them into acts of violence, self-harm and abuse. A new report has revealed members – mostly aged between 11 and 25 – are groomed into hurting themselves or others to gain social status. How worried should parents be and what are the signs your child might be involved? Niall speaks to Sky’s Adele Robinson following her investigation into the online group. WARNING: This report contains references to suicide, self-harm and sexual abuse which some may find distressing. If you've been affected by this story, and are feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal, you can contact the Samaritans by emailing jo@samaritans.uk or jo@samaritans.ie Producers: Soila ApparicioEditor: Mike Bovill

Pubs may have been given a discount on their business rates bills - but with many landlords still suffering a post-Covid hangover, does it go far enough?Last year, it was reported that eight pubs are closing in the UK every week - so can anything be done to save the great British boozer?And is the government solely to blame? After all, the younger generation now seem to prefer lifting weights over necking pints.Niall is joined by pub landlord Simon Wade and Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality.Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily HulmeEditor: Mike Bovill

Sir Keir Starmer is heading to China for what will be the first visit by a British prime minister since Theresa May went in 2018. He’ll be accompanied by a plane full of business leaders as he hopes to improve the UK's trade and economic relations with China. But the UK already has a huge trade deficit with China – so what might the prime minister get in return? The visit also takes place against the backdrop of his approval of the new Chinese "mega" embassy in London and allegations of Chinese spying. To discuss the security concerns and how close a relationship the UK should have with the Chinese, Niall is joined from Beijing by The Times' China correspondent, Richard Spencer Producers: Tom Gillespie and Emily HulmeEditor: Wendy Parker

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the biggest overhaul of the police service in England and Wales in nearly 200 years.Her reforms include reducing the number of forces, the creation of a "British FBI" and using data and AI to predict criminal activity before it happens.Some of this has been heard before - so exactly how radical are these reforms? And will they make forces fit to tackle the changing nature of crime?Niall is joined by Sky's crime commentator Martin Brunt.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham have been spotted in public for the first time since his explosive social media post about the rest of the Beckhams.Key to his complaint was how Nicola was treated by his parents - particularly at their wedding. David and Victoria have not responded to the claims but have been approached for comment. So who is Nicola Peltz and what happens next for the Peltz Beckhams? Niall speaks to the Daily Mirror's showbiz editor Amy Denman about Nicola Peltz's life as an heiress, actress and now as part of one of the most talked about couples on the planet. Producer: Natalie Ktena Editor: Wendy Parker

In the same month he ordered strikes on Venezuela and threatened to seize Greenland, Donald Trump has been inviting countries to join his "Board of Peace".The US president and disruptor-in-chief has pitched the board as a mechanism to rebuild Gaza - yet its charter does not even mention the territory.Russia has been invited, while still waging war on Ukraine – so what is this so-called Board of Peace? Can it achieve a lasting solution for Palestine? And is Trump trying to replace the United Nations?Niall is joined by Sky’s Middle East correspondent, Adam Parsons.

Teenagers generally hate being told what to do – as any parent who’s tried getting them off their phones can testify.The government is now considering a social media ban on children under 16 – but the move has had mixed reviews since its introduction in Australia. What lessons can be learned over here?Would teenagers simply find a way around the ban? And is there a better way to keep children safe online?Jonathan Samuels is joined by Sky’s tech reporter Mickey Carroll.Producer: Natalie KtenaEditor: Mike Bovill

It's where world leaders rub shoulders with billionaires while former footballers clink champagne flutes with film stars and tech bros. President Trump is the star turn at the Swiss ski resort of Davos for the annual World Economic Forum. But what exactly is the World Economic Forum? And what's the purpose of this glittering get-together of the global elite? Gareth Barlow speaks to Sky's business and economics correspondent Paul Kelso from the heart of the action in Davos. Producers: Tom Gillespie & Natalie Ktena Editor: Mike Bovill

Is Donald Trump's threat to impose more tariffs on countries trying to block his plan to buy Greenland the last straw for the strained relationship with the UK?Sir Keir Starmer is walking a diplomatic tightrope - on the one hand rebuking the president for his threats, while on the other reiterating the UK and US remain the closest of allies.But could this mark a point of no return for the man once described as the 'Trump whisperer'?Niall speaks to the UK's first national security adviser, Lord Ricketts, about the history of the alliance between the UK and the US and whether Sir Keir can successfully keep it intact, at this delicate moment in history.Producer: Tom GillespieEditor: Mike Bovill

Bonus Episode: Prince Harry's final showdown with the British media is due to start this week. The duke is set to give evidence in court on Thursday in his case against the Daily Mail publishers.Harry, alongside a group of claimants including Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley and Baroness Lawrence, has accused Associated Newspapers Limited of hiring private detectives to place listening devices inside cars and of accessing private records and phone conversations.Associated Newspapers denies all the allegations, calling them "preposterous smears".What does this case mean for his stated aim of cleaning up the British press? And how will it further affect his relationship with the rest of the royal family?Niall speaks to Sky correspondents Laura Bundock and Katie Spencer, who will be covering the case.Producers: Natalie Ktena & Tom GillespieEditor: Mike Bovill

The reinvention of Robert Jenrick reached what could be a career-defining milestone after he was sacked from the Tory party and walked into the arms of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The manner of his departure created a political earthquake - but his defection will surprise few who have been following his career. From his drastic weight loss to climbing lampposts with flaggers - who is Mr Jenrick and how has he tried to scale the political ladder? Niall is joined by co-host of Politics at Sam and Anne’s, Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates, and Nottinghamshire Live editor Natalie Fahy. Producers: Tom Gillespie & Natalie Ktena Editor: Mike Bovill

While the world's attention has been on Greenland, should Antarctica also be in the geopolitical spotlight? The US has been withdrawing its influence over the continent, allowing Russia and China to expand their presence. Meanwhile, Antarctica's vast ice sheets keep melting and its research community is in a battle against time to understand why it's happening so quickly. Sky's science editor Tom Clarke speaks to Niall about his recent trip to the seventh continent. Producers: Natalie Ktena & Tom GillespieEditor: Mike Bovill

The government claims the UK is on track to meet its clean power targets for 2030 following a record offshore wind auction.However, in a world where the price of so many things is going up, it turns out wind is no exception.Energy secretary Ed Miliband hopes the UK’s reliance on natural gas will be gone with the wind - but are consumers willing to pay the price?Niall is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso.Producers: Tom Gillespie and Soila ApparicioEditor: Mike Bovill

More young people now believe in God than any other demographic, according to research which also shows a rise in church attendance amongst 18 to 24-year-olds.The leap in faith has emerged as a growing number of young TikTok influencers – from Christian content creators to reality TV stars – are spreading the word of God online.Is social media solely behind this divine intervention or could other factors be playing their part?Niall speaks to Christian vlogger and influencer Chrissy George and Sky’s digital video reporter Holly Beaumont.Producers: Tom Gillespie & Natalie KtenaEditor: Mike Bovill

Any kind of public dissent in China is both dangerous and difficult to document. But that hasn’t prevented a dramatic increase in the number of protests taking place across the country. Police and other security forces act swiftly to shut them down – as a Sky News team learned first-hand when they were forced into cars and driven away whilst trying to film a factory strike in Shenzhen. What is the significance of the protests in China and could events in Iran be making Beijing nervous? Niall is joined by Sky’s Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith. Producer: Natalie Ktena Editor: Mike Bovill

Cilia Flores was one of the most powerful figures in Venezuela. She and Nicolas Maduro met through their close connection to Hugo Chavez and once Maduro succeeded him as president, she helped him maintain his more than a decade-long grip on power. Flores has been accused of corruption, nepotism, and links to organised crime and has been sanctioned by the US and Canada. Niall is joined by Venezuelan-American journalist Jose Enrique Arrioja, who is the managing editor of Americas Quarterly and has covered politics in Latin America for over two decades. They discuss why Flores was such a central figure to the Maduro regime. Producer: Natalie Ktena Editor: Wendy Parker

Friday marks 1,000 days since the outbreak of a brutal war in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has devastated the country – leaving more than 150,000 people dead, about 12 million people believed to have been displaced, and human rights groups accusing fighters in Darfur of ethnic cleansing. Niall speaks to Sky's Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir – who has reported on the simmering tensions in Sudan for a decade. She shares her personal reflections on the country of her birth, as well as explaining the current situation on the ground and what the future could look like for the Sudanese people. Producer: Tom Gillespie Editor: Mike Bovill

Could the USA really seize Greenland? And just as importantly, why does it want to?President Trump has sent shivers through the NATO alliance by doubling down on his threat to seize the island.The White House is also refusing to rule out military action as part of its ambitions to annex the autonomous Danish territory – and recent events in Venezuela suggest such a threat should be taken seriously.Why is the American president interested in Greenland? What would an attack on a fellow NATO member mean for the alliance? And how do Greenlanders themselves feel about all this?Niall is joined by Sky’s international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn from the country’s capital, Nuuk.Producer: Tom GillespieEditor: Mike Bovill

The French first lady may have had her day in court, but can she win an even bigger case in the US to finally clear her name following the spread of online conspiracy theories?After years of abuse, ten people have been found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron. Their claims included outright lies about her gender as well as allegations around the nature of her relationship with her husband, President Emmanuel Macron.But the legal action won't stop there, with the couple also suing the American right-wing influencer Candace Owens for amplifying the same accusations.So, who began spreading these theories and why? What is their enduring appeal to the public? And can the Macron trial prove to be a landmark moment in the fight against cyberbullying?Niall speaks to Emma-Kate Symonds, a Paris-based journalist at Conspiracy Watch, about where these theories start and why they catch on.Producers: Tom GillespieEditor: Mike Bovill