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The Chinese president has just returned from a three-day visit to Russia. What did we learn about Xi Jinping’s support for Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine?Tortoise is a newsroom devoted to slow journalism.For early access and ad-free listening subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise as a member for £60 a year.As a member you’ll also get our newsletters and tickets to live events. Just go to tortoisemedia.com/slowdown.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A damning report into the Metropolitan Police has concluded that it is institutionally racist, sexist, homophobic and misogynistic. Can it ever be reformed?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Credit Suisse is the latest bank to be rescued after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves through the global financial markets. Can confidence in the system be restored?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring Boris Johnson's earnings, donations, and financial challenges as the Prime Minister. Highlighting his reliance on loans, lack of transparency, and controversial donations. Investigating the impact of a wealthy individual's political contributions and ongoing controversies surrounding Boris Johnson.

The biggest prison in the Americas will set records for overcrowding. But El Salvador's president says it's necessary to control gang violence.Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday, Jeremy Hunt delivered his first budget as chancellor which was centred on boosting the workforce and economic growth. But has he done enough to help parents with the staggering cost of childcare?Listen to Mel's Electric Adventure: https://podfollow.com/mels-electric-adventureTortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Lineker was asked to step back from presenting Match of the Day after he tweeted about politics. What does the incident tell us about the BBC’s difficulties in achieving impartial broadcasting?Listen to Mel's Electric Adventure: https://podfollow.com/mels-electric-adventureTortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK may become the latest country to ban the use of TikTok on official government devices, joining the EU, US and Canada. What will this mean for the future of the app?Listen to Mel's Electric Adventure: https://podfollow.com/mels-electric-adventureTortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since November, more than 1,000 Iranian schoolgirls have fallen ill after a wave of suspected poisonings. What's really going on?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government has unveiled new, tougher measures to stop people crossing the Channel in small boats. But it faces legal and practical challenges. Why are they doing it and will it work?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.