It’s been a week of global upheaval and fragile progress – from a historic prisoner release and tentative ceasefire in Gaza, to the dramatic fall of Madagascar’s president amid a military rebellion. In the US, political tensions deepen as yet another Trump critic faces federal charges, raising fresh questions about the weaponisation of justice. In the UK, espionage concerns escalate as MI5 names China a "daily threat" after a collapsed spy trial sparked controversy at the highest levels. Plus, is the internet dominated by bots instead of humans?

Produced by Gavin Lee, Siobhan Silke, Alessandro Xenos and Guillaume Gougeon

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