How Zohran Mamdani charmed New York

Guardian US writer Adam Gabbatt and columnist Mehdi Hasan explore how Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani came from nowhere to the brink of becoming mayor of New York City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Guardian senior reporter Ben Quinn on the shocking knife attack on a train from Doncaster to London. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Esther Addley reports on a class action suit of more than 3,000 cancer survivors and their loved ones against Johnson & Johnson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

In this bonus episode of the Cotton Capital series, Guardian journalist Chris Osuh explores whether we are living through a Pan-African moment in 2025, 80 years on from Manchester’s 1945 Pan-African Congress. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

How will Jamaica recover from its most powerful hurricane on record? Natricia Duncan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Geraldine McKelvie reports on a tumultuous couple of weeks for the national grooming gangs inquiry, beset by resignations, provocative political interventions and accusations of a cover-up. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Patrick Greenfield hikes up the Virunga mountains in east Africa to trace the remarkable comeback of the mountain gorilla. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Autonomous cabs are a staple in some US cities – but how will they cope with London’s streets? Gwyn Topham and Johana Bhuiyan report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Today in Focus talks to protesters in Nepal, Madagascar and Morocco – as well as Chatham House fellow Dr Nayana Prakash – about the gen Z movements toppling governments across the world. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Donald Trump is offering a $20bn currency swap to bail out Argentina’s president, Javier Milei. Harriet Barber reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus