Following months of police inaction over the disappearance of British tourist Lorna McSorley, we reveal a high-tech breakthrough. A new digital trail reveals potential suspects who might hold the answer to what happened - and seems to confirm the worst of local fears.

This is the final episode of a special three-part investigation.

WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of murder and violence.

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Host: Jane Flanagan.

Producer: Harry Stott.

Executive Producers: Taryn Siegel and Kate Lamble.

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Read more: Disappearances stoke fear of more ‘witchcraft murders’ after Briton vanished

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After the South African police’s search for missing British tourist Lorna McSorley went cold, locals took matters into their own hands. Their investigation revealed some extraordinary details about the moment she went missing, linking it to a string of other disappearances in the area.

This is part two of a special three-part investigative series.

WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of murder and violence.

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Host: Jane Flanagan.

Producer: Harry Stott.

Executive Producers: Taryn Siegel and Kate Lamble.

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Read more: Disappearances stoke fear of more ‘witchcraft murders’ after Briton vanished

Clips: Newzroom Afrika / Youtube.

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Seventy one-year-old British tourist Lorna McSorley went out for a walk near South Africa's Ghost Mountain. She never returned.

In the first part of this three-part investigation, we travel to the remote, superstitious heart of KwaZulu-Natal to retrace Lorna’s final steps. As the police search hits a dead end, bizarre rumours begin to emerge - including talk of witchcraft and an illicit trade in body parts.

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Host: Jane Flanagan.

Producer: Harry Stott.

Executive Producers: Taryn Siegel and Kate Lamble.

We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com

Read more: Disappearances stoke fear of more ‘witchcraft murders’ after Briton vanished

Clips: Newzroom Afrika / Youtube.

Photo: Getty Images.

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Defence Secretary John Healey resigned this afternoon, over the government’s much delayed defence funding plan. In a letter to the prime minister, Healey said Keir Starmer had been “unable” to commit resources that the UK desperately needs. So what does this mean for Starmer’s leadership? And will taxpayers ultimately be left to foot the bill?

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Guests:

• Anna Mikhailova, political editor, Times Radio.
• Larisa Brown, defence editor, The Times.
• General Sir John McColl, former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe.

Host: John Pienaar.

Producers: Angus Mitchell, Sofia Johanson.

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Read more: John Healey has launched a broadside at Keir Starmer. Will the PM surrender?

Further listening: Has Britain become ungovernable?

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There has been a second night of riots in Belfast following a knife attack in the Northern Irish city on Monday. Yesterday authorities called for calm after vehicles and houses were set alight. As violent anti-immigration protests continue, what’s it like on the ground and what can the government do going forward?

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Guests:

• Constance Kampfner, northern correspondent, The Times
• Oliver Wright, policy editor, The Times

Host: Manveen Rana

Producers: Sophie McNulty, Olivia Case, Micaela Arneson.

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Read more: Belfast attack latest

Further listening: What Henry Nowak’s murder means for policing

Clips: X, The Times, BBC, Times Radio.

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The fragile ceasefire in the Middle East appears to be unravelling, with Iran and Israel exchanging missile strikes. The violence has been met with fury from President Trump, who’s been pushing to get a peace deal over the line for weeks. So why is Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu risking his relationship with his greatest ally? And how much are pressures at home dictating Israel's stance in the war?

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Guest: Gabrielle Weiniger, Israel correspondent, The Times

Host: Manveen Rana

Producer: Sophie McNulty

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Read more: Netanyahu’s ticking time bomb? Inside the political war at home

Further listening: “Everyone hates you now” - Could Lebanon cost Trump his Iran deal?

Clips: The Times, Fox News, Al Jazeera.

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The billionaire David Sullivan has been accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour by several women dating back to the 1980s. In a joint investigation with the BBC, The Times has spoken to seven women about their experiences.

In his statement on 4 June, Sullivan announced his immediate resignation as joint-chair and director of West Ham, saying the “false allegations” had been “sensationalised” and none related to his time in football. He added: “After a lifetime spent building businesses in the adult industry in which I have met thousands of women, it is sadly inevitable that a small number of improper conduct claims are being made against me. I categorically deny these claims.” Before publication, Sullivan said that he reserved his legal rights in relation to “false or defamatory allegations” and would not be commenting further at this stage.

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Guests:

• Charlotte Wace, investigations correspondent, The Times.
• Shanti Das, senior investigations reporter, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Micaela Arneson.

Additional thanks to:

• James Beal, investigations editor, The Times.
• Charlotte Alt, news reporter, The Times.

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Read more: David Sullivan was ‘untouchable’. Now seven women are speaking out

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On Sunday 10 May, the Nigerian military bombed a crowded market in the north of the country. It claimed terrorists were the target, but in reality, more than 100 civilians were killed and dozens more injured. The Sunday Times has gone to northern Nigeria to speak to survivors and investigate the attack.

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Guest: Louise Callaghan, foreign correspondent, The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Micaela Arneson.

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Read more: Nigeria says it bombs terrorists. Children are collateral damage

Clips: Radio 95.3FM, News Central TV, BBC, Arise News.

Photo: The Sunday Times.

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