The head of one of the world’s most powerful companies resigns. Then: Mississippi’s first Black senator in more than 150 years. Plus: why is France Europe’s most hacked country? And: South Korea’s ‘scarf uncle’.

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The US offers a $20m (€18m) bounty for information about Iran’s nuclear programme. Then: Russia’s leading independent newspaper closes after eviction. Can journalism survive in exile? Plus: the Dortmund kebab riot of 2026: another example of global unrest or an excuse to lob stuff at cops?

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Ukraine, the US and Russia are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. What is Europe risking by not being at the table? Then: the AI sector sheds billions amid an ongoing spy scandal and a looming Democrat Congress. Plus: we confess to our sweetest moments of revenge.

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Will seismic government rebuilds in Washington and Tel Aviv create a rift between allies? Then: a new White House chief of staff. How has the role evolved in the Trump era? Plus: Booker Prize-winner Marlon James.

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We get the latest from the ground as New Zealanders wake up to vote in a hotly contested election. Then: former political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza explains how lessons from South Africa can be applied to Russia.

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Is hoax warfare behind the bomb threats that have affected at least 27 flights? Then: Serbia’s “system breakdown” and Denmark’s cancelled prank series. Plus: does the thought always count when it comes to gifting?

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As blue voters celebrate across the US, we discuss the midterms’ impact. Then: is the Aukus submarine deal bad for Australia? Plus: should all cities have outdoor gyms? And: will Nasa’s falling telescope land on our heads?

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Bomb threats coincide with attacks on Europe’s fridges. Then: the US midterms’ impact on the two-party system and the coalition of the willing’s first joint military drills. Plus: can “bloomscrolling” save the internet?

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