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In Poland combat stress bleeds into Ilyas’ peaceful surrounds, before he steels himself to say goodbye to his family and return to Ukraine.In Kyiv, Independence Day is marked for Seva not by traditional marching bands but a concerning phone call from his sister in Dnipro.This week, Oksana is away. BACKGROUNDIlyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remai

Students already face a squeeze on their finances, but the cost of living crisis will tighten budgets further. A recent survey by the National Union of Students discovered one in three are left with less than £50 a month after paying rent and bills, and 11% of are using foodbanks. On the Sky News Daily, Chloe Culpan is joined by money expert Andy Webb and NUS vice president of higher education Chloe Field to explore what financial help is available to students and how they can manage their budgets. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Interviews producer: Alys Bowen Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

Described by himself and others as the "king of toxic masculinity", Andrew Tate has now been banned from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. TikTok said: "Misogyny is a hateful ideology that is not tolerated."Despite the bans, Andrew Tate's content still lingers on the internet, and he remains to be one of the most searched people on the planet. On the Sky News Daily podcast Niall Paterson talks about Andrew Tate's background with the Observer's Shanti Das. He also explores why he's appealed to the young male audience with the chief executive of the Centre For Countering Digital Hate Imran Ahmed. Plus, features editor at Mashable and author of 'Rough', Rachel Thompson, discusses the real-life consequences of online misogyny.Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseInterviews Producer: Alys BowenEditor: Philly Beaumont

Owami Davies, who has been missing for seven weeks, has been found in Hampshire after being spotted by a member of the public. The police say she is in good health but will be reviewing all aspects of the investigation to assess what lessons can be learned. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Laura Bundock who was at Scotland Yard when the news was announced, and also Dominic Norton who runs the database Missing Black People about why black people who go missing are often ignored. Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseEditor: Philly Beaumont

Despite numerous investigations into his behaviour in and out of the Oval Office, Donald Trump looks set to run again as the Republican candidate for President in 2024. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to former Nevada Republican Chair, Amy Tarkanian, and Trump campaigner, Scottie Nell Hughes about Mr Trump's role in the party, and Sky's US correspondent Mark Stone, on why the US right just can't let him go. Editor - Philly Beaumont Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio and Emma-Rae Woodhouse Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku

As inflation hits a 40-year high and the cost of living crisis deepens, what help is out there for you? On today’s Sky News Daily podcast, Chloe Culpan hears from personal finance expert Gemma Godfrey, who explains what help is available, and Sky’s business presenter Ian King looks at what possible action the next prime minister could take come the autumn. Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Interviews producer: Alys Bowen Archive researcher: Rob Fellowes Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editors: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont

It’s almost six months to the day since Russia invaded Ukraine. Throughout that time, Ilyas, Oksana and Seva have been documenting their personal lives in a country at war. In this edition of Ukraine War Diaries they ask what the future holds for them now?BACKGROUNDOksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.

Unable to attend school, hold a job, or even travel alone, women in Afghanistan are protesting against Taliban rule one year after it seized power. On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to Sky’s chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay, who’s returned to Kabul to speak to women there, and to Dr Sima Samar, former first minister for women’s affairs in Afghanistan, who’s been campaigning for women’s rights in her country for decades. Editor - Philly Beaumont Producers - Rosie Gillott & Annie Joyce Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku

Although Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, they will not be hosting the next competition, and the UK is instead taking on that responsibility. With seven cities bidding to host, what does it take and is it worth it? On the Sky News Daily, Claire Gregory is joined by Sheffield city councillor Ben Miskell to find out what hosting Eurovision could mean for British cities. Plus, Deputy Mayor of Turin Michela Favaro shares just what it takes to accommodate the spectacle of the song contest, and Eurovision fan James Rowe on the benefits of welcoming the competition. Producers: Soila Apparicio and Rosie GillottPodcast promotions producer: David ChipakupakuEditors: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are fighting for the leadership of the Conservative party and, therefore, the job of the prime minister. While the cost-of-living crisis is one of their biggest priorities, is enough detail being offered on their climate change policies? On the Sky News Daily podcast, Chloe Culpan is joined by Sky News climate change and energy correspondent Hannah Thomas Peter to discuss what the two candidates are saying about the UK's commitment to reach net zero by 2050. Plus, James Cullimore, from the Conservative Environment Network, critiques their pledges so far. Producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editors: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont

The British-Indian writer who has faced death threats for his novel The Satanic Verses, was stabbed on Friday while on stage at an event in New York state. In 1989, Iran's then leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa, that has remained ever since, calling for Sir Salman's death. On the Sky News Daily with Chloe Culpan, Sky's correspondent in the US, David Blevins, reports from outside the hospital where Sir Salman is being treated, and US foreign affairs analyst Robin Wright examines what the attack means for US and UK relations with Iran. Producer: Soila Apparicio Interviews producer: Alys Bowen Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

Cost of living crisis, government scandals – are they the sort of things people want to laugh at? At Edinburgh Fringe, some shows are steering away from satire – apparently unconvinced it is what audiences want. After the BBC cancelled Mock The Week too, is there still a place for topical comedy and satire? On the Sky News Daily podcast, our arts & entertainment editor Amy Hitchcock is joined by comedians Nish Kumar, Rosie Holt and Sarah Southern, along with our entertainment reporter Jayson Mansaray.Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth

After months of war, Oksana begins to experience vivid destructive thoughts. Recording while returning from the frontline, Seva shares important news about his father.Meanwhile, Ilyas is given clearance to make a special journey to Poland. BACKGROUNDOksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.As of August 202

Tensions between China and Taiwan have intensified after one of America's most senior politicians, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, visited the self-declared separate state.The trip provoked the Chinese to carry out military exercises in the Taiwan Strait - causing concern among the international community. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Saima Mohsin explores what China wants from Taiwan and what the future holds for cross-strait relations with Amanda Hsiao, a senior analyst for the International Crisis Group specialising in China, and Oriana Skylar Mastro, who is a China and security expert at the Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseInterviews producer: Madeleine DruryPodcast promotion producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

After big energy companies BP, Centrica, and Shell announced billion-pound profits, many have wondered why their energy bills are still increasing. On the Sky News Daily, Saima Mohsin is joined by our business correspondent Helen-Ann Smith to help explain why profits don’t mean lower bills. Also on the podcast are Ecotricity founder Dale Vince, Dr Adi Imsirovic, a senior research fellow at the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies, and Gemma Hatvani, from Energy Support and Advice UK. Producer: Soila Apparicio Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

Having been introduced to a new city and culture, how easy is it to establish yourself and make new friends? We hear from Ali who, along with his wife and son, were among the first Afghans to settle in Peterhead. Arriving in the most eastern part of the Scottish mainland, to storms and power cuts, will his mantra to ‘turn challenges into opportunities’ be enough to help them stay in the town? From processing paperwork to understanding accents, we hear how even the highly skilled arrivals have to adjust to a new system and establish themselves again. Who is best placed to adapt? And who and what helps new arrivals adjust? Meanwhile Malalai and her parents have made some new friends.Presenter - Stuart RamsayProducers - Anne-Marie Bullock with Dominque van HeerdenDigital production - David ChipakupakuSound design - Will ChalkEditor - Paul Stanworth

From first sight of the UK, to quarantine and being taken to a new city…families placed in Bristol share their experiences of starting from scratch in a new country and new city. Yusef, Sherbano, Malalai and Afzal speak 1 about the level of support they have. We also hear from members of Bristol city council about learning hundreds of refugees would be arriving in hotels and how they’ve tried to find accommodation for them. From new babies, new jobs and new skills the refugees share how they’re helping each other find their feet and move forwards, but their minds are still with family left back in Afghanistan. Presenter - Stuart RamsayReporter – Lisa HollandProducers - Anne-Marie Bullock with Dominque van HeerdenDigital production - David ChipakupakuSound design - Will ChalkEditor - Paul Stanworth

First-hand accounts from two families who were caught up in the chaos of Kabul airport as they had to flee Afghanistan. Yusef had travelled to the UK in advance and was in quarantine when the Taliban seized control of the capital. His wife Sherbano was in shock when she saw them seize the police station and she was forced to leave their home and take their daughter Malalai and teenage nephew to the airport. Reports of crowd surges and deaths had already spread and she was terrified of what lay ahead. Nine-year-old Malalai also shares how they struggled to get through and saw Western military and Taliban forces face to face at the airport. Afzal had not believed NATO forces would really withdraw from Afghanistan and was trying to get his passport on the day the capital was seized. His family were separated in the airport grounds and he shares his desperate struggle to unite with his pregnant wife and three children in the crowds and get them onto a flight before the deadline passed. Presenter - Stuart RamsayPr

Seva learns that his friend is quitting his job as a lawyer to become a full-time soldier. Returning by road from Belgium, Oksana dodges a series of air strikes.Meanwhile, Ilyas reveals how he and fellow Ukrainians are combating the Russian disinformation war.BACKGROUNDSeva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay. Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Pol

Tory leadership rivals, former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, faced some tough questions on Thursday evening - from Sky’s Kay Burley and an audience of undecided party members - on why they should be Britain’s next prime minister. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Kamali Melbourne gets reaction from some of those involved in the special programme, plus analysis with Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates and our political correspondent Tamara Cohen. Producer: Soila Apparicio Podcast promotion producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth