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Kilmar Ábrego García was deported, detained and flown to a notorious prison – before officials admitted they had made an error. Why is he still there? Maanvi Singh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What does the British Steel crisis reveal about the UK’s critical infrastructure? Jasper Jolly reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The award-winning writer Ta-Nehisi Coates on why US liberals have misunderstood the role culture plays in shaping politics. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and civil defence workers in southern Gaza on 23 March. Bethan McKernan reports on the emerging evidence of what happened. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
As countries reel from the Trump tariffs, can a global recession still be avoided? Richard Partington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Adam Gabbatt reports on the visa and green card-holders being held in US detention centres. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
About 70% of TV freelancers are believed to be out of work – can the industry bounce back? Michael Savage reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Donald Trump has introduced eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world. Will they ‘make America wealthy again’? Richard Partington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Myanmar’s military junta has been losing territory for months. Will the earthquake and a new ceasefire help it turn the tide? Rebecca Ratcliffe reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The parliamentary leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, has been banned from public office for five years for embezzlement, ruining her chance of a presidential run. Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company has been targeted by protests across the world. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
From misogynist content creators such as Andrew Tate to the ubiquity of pornography, boys face a barrage of toxic influences. We talk to sixth-formers about the pressures and joys they experience. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
What does the attack on an Oscar-winning Palestinian director say about the situation in the West Bank today? Adrian Horton and Lorenzo Tondo report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Labour was gambling on growth, but with stubbornly gloomy forecasts can they cut their way out of an economic hole? Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Protesters took to streets after President Erdoğan had his rival arrested. What will happen next? Sami Kent and Ruth Michaelson report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
How the US vice-president, JD Vance, is attempting to lay the groundwork to succeed Donald Trump. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Nicola Slawson on her decision to have a baby with her best friend, Tom, rather than a romantic partner. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Detained after taking a leading role in pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University, the graduate has called himself a political prisoner. Chris McGreal reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The government is hoping to save £5bn from the welfare bill – but what will the cost be for sick and disabled people? Patrick Butler reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Israeli military forces carried out strikes on dozens of targets across Gaza early on Tuesday, leaving more than 400 people dead. Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Libby Brooks reports from the Thistle, a new Glasgow clinic that offers somewhere for people to use drugs in a safer, hygienic environment. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Donald Trump has shown he can get Ukraine to back a deal, but what about Russia? Patrick Wintour and Pjotr Sauer report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Dan Sabbagh reports on three Bulgarian nationals found guilty of spying for Russia in a string of plots around Europe. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The Reform MP Rupert Lowe has been suspended from the party. What’s behind his feud with its leader? Eleni Courea reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The former governor of the Bank of England has a new role – saving his country from becoming America’s 51st state. Leyland Cecco reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The EU has announced an unprecedented new defence drive – but will it be enough to deter Russia? Jon Henley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus