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Most of us have told the odd tall tale from time to time – but not many people would pretend to be an MI6 agent or a wealthy Swiss banker. 

Those are just a couple of the outlandish lies told by notorious British conman Mark Acklom - whose life of deception started as a teenager and took him all over Europe. 

Sky’s crime correspondent Martin Brunt spent years on Acklom’s trail, after one of his devastated victims contacted him asking for help. 

As Acklom’s latest court hearing gets underway, Martin tells Niall why some stories are stranger than fiction. 

Producer: Tom Gillespie  

Editor: Mike Bovill 

It’s been 25 years since a crew of astronauts first stepped foot on the International Space Station – and it’s been occupied ever since.  

The station itself will be “de-orbited” in 2030, but naturally humankind’s ambition to explore the universe remains as limitless as ever.  

What will the new space race between the US and China look like? Or could the ambitions of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos take us into another dimension? 

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

Producer: Tom Gillespie 

Editor: Mike Bovill 

Work Christmas parties might be in full swing - but many young people are simply wishing they had a job to go to.  

Figures show the unemployment rate has risen again and those aged between 16 and 24 have been hit the hardest. 

Nowadays it seems not even a degree is enough to land you a job - so what’s causing youth unemployment and what can be done to reduce it? 

Niall is joined by social media influencer and careers adviser Soshanna Davis - better known as the Fairy Job Mother. 

Producer: Tom Gillespie 

Editor: Mike Bovill 

The world was shocked to see the scenes at Bondi Beach – one of Australia’s most iconic locations – after 15 people were shot dead and dozens more injured when two gunmen opened fire on members of the Jewish community at a Hanukkah celebration. 

What did intelligence and law authorities know of the suspects – a father and son - and what more could have been done to confront a rise in antisemitic attacks across Australia? 

Niall is joined by Sky’s Nicole Johnston – who was at the scene within an hour – and finds out more about the sense of inevitability and foreboding amongst Australian Jews with Josh Roose – an associate professor of politics, specialising in extremism, at Deakin University. 

Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily Hulme 

Editor: Mike Bovill 

He’s the most streamed artist on the planet and will headline the Super Bowl halftime show – so, who is Bad Bunny? 

The star dubbed the 'King of Latin Trap’ has become a household name across the US and Latin America – but his political stance and decision to cancel concerts over fears they would be targeted by immigration raids has caused controversy. 

Niall is joined by Anamaria Sayre, co-host of Alt.Latino, curator and producer for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, to understand Bad Bunny’s career to date and what could be next. 

Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emily Hulme & Natalie Ktena 

Editor: Mike Bovill