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Who is Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner?
It’s been 16 years since 3-year-old Madeleine McCann went missing. Today, the man who remains the prime suspect of her disappearance goes on trial. But, for unrelated charges. Christian Brueckner will take to the stand in Germany for multiple cases of sexual assault and rape. But can this trial bring us closer to what really happened to Madeline McCann back in 2007 in Portugal? And what can we expect? From outside the court house in Germany, ITV News correspondent Emma Murphy tells Charlie Frost what you need to know...

16 Feb, 2024 - 09:57
Inside the scamming networks trafficking grads to South East Asia
Sarah thought she’d landed her dream job in a tech firm in Thailand, having applied online. But instead, upon arrival, she was kidnapped and trafficked to a mysterious compound, where she was trapped for months. She’s just one of many graduates from across the globe who are falling victim to forced scamming - one of the fastest-growing forms of modern slavery today. And in South East Asia, it’s rife. So, how is it thriving in plain sight? Having just returned back from Thailand, Lucy Watson tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...

14 Feb, 2024 - 11:55
Why is our special educational needs system spiralling out of control?
12-year-old Sonny has been waiting 3 years for an Education, Health and Care plan. He’s autistic and without this plan, he can’t access the education he needs. And he’s not alone, as millions of children like Sonny, are losing out on formal education, through no fault of their own. So, why is the system so broke? And what needs to be done? Social Affairs Correspondent Stacey Foster tells Cari Davies what you need to know...

13 Feb, 2024 - 13:22
Will the XL Bully ban work?
The highly anticipated XL bully ban has come into full force. Following a series of fatal attacks involving the dog, a new law will now make it a criminal offence to own the pet without a certificate. But as the ban gets underway, there are concerns that thousands of XL bullies are still unregistered across the country. So, will the ban actually work? And would you report on those in breach of the ban? ITV News consumer editor Chris Choi and consumer producer Hannah Kings tell Faye Barker what you need to know...

9 Feb, 2024 - 12:40
Who is the real Rishi Sunak?
With a general election pending, Rishi Sunak is determined to stay on in Number 10. But with rumours of plots against him coming from the inside and attacks certainly coming from the outside, can he survive? Our Deputy Political Editor, Anushka Asthana spent months following the Prime Minister just to find out. So, can he defy the polls predicting a Labour Landslide? Anushka Asthana tells Tom Bradby what you need to know... For more on this, tune in to ITV1 on Thursday 8th February at 20:30 to watch Rishi Sunak: Up Close or head to ITVX to watch it on catch up.

8 Feb, 2024 - 13:04
Breaking news: King Charles diagnosed with cancer
In this special briefing, Mary Nightingale and ITV News correspondents bring you the latest on King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.

6 Feb, 2024 - 18:13
The murder of Brianna Ghey: How did two teens become such callous killers?
It’s almost a year since 16-year-old Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death in a park in Warrington. She’d been lured there by two 15-year-olds - Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe - who carried out the most brutal and bloody attack. They’ve now been jailed for life. But how did two seemingly innocent teenagers become utterly callous killers? From ITV Granada, Rob Smith tells Gamal Fahnbulleh What You Need to know…

2 Feb, 2024 - 14:28
Is the West helping or hindering conflict in the Middle East?
The US says the threat from Iran is at its highest in a decade. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have paralysed global shipping. And all while war rages on between Hamas and Israel. So, with the Middle East in such a perilous state - can the West do anything to stop rather than stoke the conflicts? ITV News Washington Correspondent Robert Moore and ITV News Correspondent John Ray tell Rageh Omaar what you need to know...

1 Feb, 2024 - 15:40
Could robots save our pothole pandemic?
From burst tyres to breakdowns and twisted ankles, potholes plague our roads. And now the damage done is at a 5-year high, costing us up to half a billion pounds. But with new technology, robots could pave the way to fill in the cracks. So, can AI save our streets and end years of neglect? ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Consumer Producer Hannah Kings tell Yasmin Bodalbhai what you need to know...

29 Jan, 2024 - 12:17
Could the Nottingham attacks triple killer have been stopped?
“Justice has not been served” – that was the judgement of the families torn apart by the fatal killings in Nottingham, last June. The triple killer, Valdo Calocane, has now been sentenced to a high-security hospital. But for the victims’ families, their fury remains, blaming the police, CPS and NHS. So, should Calocane have been free to roam the streets? And will the families ever get justice? From Nottingham Crown Court, ITV News Midlands Correspondent Ben Chapman tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...

26 Jan, 2024 - 08:30
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