Top news of the week: 11.04.2023.
First Thing: Trump ‘vows to escalate attacks’ on Manhattan prosecutor
Stunned by indictment at first, ex-president indicates he wants to politically ‘rough ’em up’. Plus, Judy Blume calls for fight back against censorship
Prosecuting Donald Trump is right. But is it politically wise?
Many voters back the ex-president despite – or perhaps because of – his alleged crimes, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
BBC under threat politically under Conservatives, says Ian McEwan
Novelist compares UK to Hungary in Radio Times interview, while Ken Bruce criticises handling of Radio 2 exit
Chicago’s mayoral runoff is down to the wire. Here’s what to expect.
Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas head to the finish line of a high-stakes race in which crime, police reform and cost of living are key issues for Chicago.
What to know about Sanna Marin’s reelection loss, Finland’s future with NATO
What you need to know about Marin's election loss, her likely successor Petteri Orpo and what the results mean for Finland's relationship with Russia, Ukraine and NATO.
What do you, a real person in the real world, want? Best be quiet and let the politicians tell you
It’s ever so convenient that the thing you care about is never the thing that’s landing them in trouble, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Carol Vorderman’s later-life renaissance gives us just the kind of political hero we need
Compared with the insecurities of her 30s, the broadcaster’s 60s have given her a confidence we could all learn from, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
CBS faces backlash over 60 Minutes interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene
Far-right, pro-Trump congresswoman uses appearance on flagship current affairs show to defend calling Democrats paedophiles