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Charles Bronson's ninth appeal to the Parole Board is being considered as the hostage-taking former armed robber continues his fight for freedom.

The 73-year-old has spent 52 years in jail, much of it in solitary confinement and he and his celebrity supporters believe it is now time for him to be released.

Niall is joined by Sky's crime commentator Martin Brunt who assesses Bronson’s chances of getting parole and reflects on his unlikely decades-long friendship with the violent criminal.

Producer: Emily Hulme

Editor: Wendy Parker

Boys are now falling behind girls in every metric at school. They're more likely to be out of work than girls, and they make up 98% of the youth prison intake.

There are also 2.5 million children growing up without a father figure and this seems to be impacting boys much more than girls.

But is part of the problem that boys are being told they're the problem?

One headteacher is hoping his groundbreaking scheme of volunteer male mentors will help change that.

Gareth Barlow is joined by Chris Edwards, the headteacher behind the project, and Sky’s home affairs editor Jason Farrell, who has spent months documenting his efforts to get it off the ground.

The Kremlin has denied using a dart frog toxin to kill Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 2024.

But Britain and four European allies say they have evidence that points to the use of the forbidden chemical agent.

Why did the allies choose the Munich security conference to make this point? And how has Moscow responded to the claims?

Gareth is joined by Hamish de Bretton-Gordon - former head of British Army’s chemical weapons unit - and defence analyst Michael Clarke to discuss whether Russia wanted the world to know how they carried out Navalny’s death and ask should the UK be ready for chemical warfare with Russia?

Producer: Tom Gillespie and Emily Hulme

Editor: Philly Beaumont

Kim Ju Ae could be the next leader of North Korea.

Despite only being around 13 years old, there are reports her father, Kim Jong Un, has handpicked her as his heir.

So, what is known about the youngster who may become the next head of one of the world's most secretive countries?

Niall is joined by Professor Hazel Smith, an expert on North Korea at the School of African and Oriental Studies.

Producers: Tom Gillespie and Sam Gruet

Editor: Piers Wisbey

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised for his “choice of language” in an interview with Sky News’ economics and data editor, Ed Conway.

The billionaire, who part-owns Manchester United, but lives in Monaco, said the UK is being ‘colonised’ by immigrants.

His comments have been criticised by the prime minister and many Man Utd fans.

Niall discusses with Ed Conway why an interview, which was supposed to be about chemicals, has caused such a fuss, and whether the apology was truly heartfelt.

Producers: Paul Wilkinson and Tom Gillespie

Editor: Piers Wisbey