The Duke of York faces a bill of millions of pounds after settling a sexual assault case with his accuser, Virginia Giuffre. This, in effect, ends his career in public life, says royal reporter Caroline Davies. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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The fall of Prince Andrew

Over 50 years after they were forcibly removed from their homes, the former residents of Britain’s last colony in Africa are challenging the UK’s claim to the archipelago. Lawyer Philippe Sands is advising the Mauritian government in the legal battle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The displaced Chagos Islanders yearning for home

As US intelligence sources warn of an imminent Russian invasion, residents of the Ukrainian capital are refusing to be cowed, reports Shaun Walker. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

How the Ukraine crisis looks from Kyiv

You don’t need a partner to have a happy and fulfilling life - so why does society still apply the pressure to couple up?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The joys (and pressures) of being single

Ease into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In this episode, Marina Hyde looks at the new additions to Downing Street (ms), Hadley Freeman interviews Hollywood actor Will Arnett (ms), Sirin Kale tries her hand at quiz show Mastermind (ms), and David Robson examines why we’re so stressed about stress (ms). If you like what you hear, subscribe to Weekend on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Weekend: episode two of a new podcast

They were accused of sorcery but they were just ordinary women. Libby Brooks reports on a campaign to pardon those persecuted in witch trials 300 years ago. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Scotland reckons with the violent witch hunts of its past

Gavin Barwell was in No 10 when Tory MPs were plotting the downfall of his boss Theresa May. Now, as Boris Johnson’s premiership hangs in the balance, he tells Nosheen Iqbal what it’s like on the inside when things start falling apart. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

What a leadership crisis looks like from inside Downing Street

The UK government has long held the right to deprive British people of their citizenship. But in the past 20 years, its use of those powers has dramatically accelerated. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Clause 9 and the erosion of citizenship rights

With endorsements from celebrities and ads on TikTok, cryptocurrency has gone mainstream. But not everyone gets rich. Rob Davies reports on how crypto apps encourage addictive, high-risk trading habits. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Is the cryptocurrency trading boom creating a new generation of addicts?

Dating fraudsters stole nearly £100m from lonely people in Britain last year. Lizzie Cernik reports on how these increasingly sophisticated scams work. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The scammers getting rich on lockdown loneliness

Ease into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In our first episode, Marina Hyde reflects on another less than stellar week for Boris Johnson (1m38s), Edward Helmore charts the rise of Joe Rogan (9m46s), Laura Snapes goes deep with singer George Ezra (18m30s), and Alex Moshakis asks, “Are you a jerk at work?” (34m40s). If you like what you hear, subscribe to Weekend on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Weekend: episode one of a new podcast

The freewheeling, inquisitive style that made Rogan so influential turned into a liability during the Covid pandemic. What’s next for the world’s most famous podcaster?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Can Joe Rogan change?

After a year in which the Met lurched from one crisis to another, Danny Shaw looks at the challenges faced by the woman in charge. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Cressida Dick and the crisis of trust in the Metropolitan police

IS might have been defeated on the battlefield, but the terror group still has the capacity to shock and its threat is far from over, says Martin Chulov. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

‘A ticking time bomb’: what a prison break reveals about the threat from Islamic State

Sue Gray’s report into Covid lockdown rule-breaking in Downing Street has finally been published. Jessica Elgot analyses what it means for Boris Johnson’s future. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sue Gray’s verdict: ‘Failures of leadership’

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