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Heather Stewart explains how the party’s central economic message could help it win power but then constrain it in office

Thanks to a troubled economy and gains by the far right in the European elections, Germany’s sense of identity is in the balance. Could footballing success bring the country back together? Philip Oltermann reports

After Labour’s 2019 election defeat, Keir Starmer vowed to transform the party. Who are the advisers who have helped him shape it? Jessica Elgot reports

After years in ferocious pursuit, the US has finally agreed to a plea deal with the WikiLeaks founder. But there are fears it may set a dangerous precedent. Julian Borger reports

From families thrown into disaster to political satire and banned poetry, these books offer unique insights into the country’s first 100 years

Samira Shackle and Jeff Goodell explain the dangers resulting from extreme heat, and what society can do to mitigate them

Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer talks about the imprisonment and eventual release of his friend, the journalist Evan Gershkovich

Alex Hern reports on recent problems artificial intelligence companies have faced and asks whether the billions invested are paying off

Former soldier Kerry-Ann Knight describes the racism she faced in the British military, and how she went from being the face of an army recruitment drive to a painful employment tribunal

Tom Phillips reports on the opposition protests and brutal government crackdown since Venezuela’s disputed presidential election in July