Could Marine Le Pen’s guilty verdict help fuel the far right?

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

What is life like with – and after – long Covid? Helen Pidd reports. 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