What Ukraine needs to change the course of the war

Murray Dowey, a 16-year-old from Dunblane, was targeted by a sextortion scammer in the hours before he took his own life. Now his parents are raising awareness of this increasingly prevalent crime. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

In the first of our Politics Weekly Westminster episodes, the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey go over the big wins and losses from the local and mayoral elections. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

With the threat of famine and the invasion of Rafah looming over Gaza, the leaders of Israel and Hamas are discussing a ceasefire deal. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The electric carmaker’s Cybertruck was recalled last month after safety concerns emerged over the accelerator pedal. Kari Paul reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Councillors, mayors and police commissioners across England and Wales are facing voters this week. What’s at stake?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

On Monday, Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation. What does this mean for the Scottish National party? Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

From therapy sessions to bookshelves, interest in non-monogamous relationships seem to be soaring. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Police have arrested dozens of students across US universities this week after a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests on campuses. Erum Salam and Margaret Sullivan report from New York. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Ukraine has been granted a multibillion-dollar lifeline in military aid. But it will need more than that to prevail in the conflict with Russia. Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Shaun Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Keir Starmer’s deputy is facing questions over the sale of her former home. But do voters care? Gaby Hinsliff reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus