How to fall in love with winter

Writer Katherine May talks about ‘wintering’ and learning to love the darkest months of the year. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Iran’s leadership has vowed it will not back down in the face of growing nationwide protests over economic conditions. Thousands of people marched through the streets of Tehran calling for political reform and torching government buildings. The supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has signalled that a greater crackdown is coming after the country plunged into an internet blackout. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s deputy head of international news Devika Bhat – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Ashley St Clair – a conservative influencer and former partner of Elon Musk – and Dan Milmo chart the scandal over Grok, X’s AI chatbot, after it generated sexualised images of women without their consent. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Protests have been taking place across the US after the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown. Video of the moment the Minnesota woman Renee Nicole Good was shot has been shared widely online, sparking demonstrations and vigils. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian US southern bureau chief Oliver Laughland – watch on YouTube This episode contains strong language from the start. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Which forces are vying for power now that Nicolás Maduro has been removed from Venezuela? With Tom Phillips. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The US has dramatically seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker between the UK and Iceland, with the support of the UK government. The operation comes after US attacks on Venezuela, the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, and threats against Greenland. Lucy Hough speaks to Russian affairs correspondent Pjotr Sauer – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Three activists awaiting trial are refusing food and their health is failing rapidly. Will the government intervene? Haroon Siddique reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

After the removal of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, there are fears Donald Trump could turn his sights to Greenland, after he renewed his calls for the US to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory. While European leaders convened in Paris and rallied behind Denmark, one of Trump’s top aides ramped up the pressure by questioning Copenhagen’s claim to the Arctic territory Lucy Hough talks to Jon Henley, the Guardian’s Europe correspondent – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

What is the UK government planning for young people? With Emma Warren. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was controversially captured by US special forces and has appeared in a Manhattan court. The arrest came after months of US pressure against Maduro, including attacks on ‘narco-boats’ and blockades on oil tankers. Donald Trump has since claimed the US is going to ‘run’ Venezuela - but how?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus