This Is Why

With conflicts continuing in Ukraine, Africa and the Middle East, the global economy being held to ransom and the old world order seemingly up-ended, is there any role left for the United Nations?

Founded in the shadow of two world wars, the UN used to be considered the guardian of international law and order. But is it now little more than a toothless talking shop?

Niall is joined by Sky News' diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn to help answer a query from a listener on whether the United Nations still has any meaningful function in the modern world.

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As The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in cinemas, the former editor-in-chief of Vogue Anna Wintour is back in the news – but who is she?

The sequel to the 2006 film is widely perceived to be based on Ms Wintour's formidable and abrasive management style.

However, the world of fashion and the magazines that follow it has changed a lot since then.

So, has she maintained her grip and influence on the multibillion-dollar industry?

Niall is joined by Paula Froelich, senior story producer and on-air contributor for NewsNation, to discuss her life and career.

The war in Iran has led to fears of food shortages and fuelled forecourt price hikes – but is your summer holiday also in jeopardy?

The price of jet fuel has soared higher than any other oil product, including petrol, since the Middle East conflict led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

It means major airlines – including Qatar, Etihad and Lufthansa – have started cancelling flights. So how worried should you be about your summer holiday abroad?

Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso.

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The party drug ecstasy is usually associated with packed nightclubs and panicked politicians talking about the dangers involved in taking it.

However, a former head of the UK’s armed forces believes the drug’s active ingredient, known as MDMA, could be key to treating veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

General Sir Nick Carter is now calling on the government to relax restrictions in order to reduce the crippling cost of clinical trials. What evidence is there to suggest this treatment could be effective and what’s been the reaction from the few former soldiers who have benefitted so far?

Niall is joined by Sky’s science correspondent Thomas Moore.

Warning: Contains references to drug taking, depression and suicide.

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Iranian intelligence services are suspected of actively recruiting in the UK, using AI and social networks to entice potential sign-ups.

Sky News has uncovered evidence of how apparent Iranian networks are using the chat platform Telegram to target recruits.

It follows an increase in attacks on Jewish communities across the UK – with authorities suggesting that some perpetrators may have been taking orders from Tehran.

But why might petty crooks or youngsters be tempted to become involved? How worried should we be about their activities? And what level of threat does Iran pose here in the UK?

Niall is joined by Sky New’s Home Editor Jason Farrell, whose producer infiltrated a suspected Iranian intelligence account.

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