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Sanae Takaichi’s push to change Japan’s pacifist constitution

Justin McCurry on the political rise of the Japanese prime minister and her plan to amend rules constraining the country’s military. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus [https://www.theguardian.com/infocus]

Is Starmer on borrowed time? - The Latest

Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life as the Mandelson vetting scandal threatens to end his premiership. With no end to the Mandelson saga in sight, and as Labour looks set to suffer major losses at the local elections, can the prime minister survive? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus [https://www.theguardian.com/infocus]

Will the backlash against AI turn violent?

An attack on the home of OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman – and on the company’s headquarters – has led to concerns the backlash against AI could become violent. Guardian journalist Nick Robins-Early and researcher Sean Fleming discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus [https://www.theguardian.com/infocus]

Is the tide turning for Ukraine in war with Russia? – The Latest

With the EU approving a €90bn loan for Ukraine, a surprise visit from Prince Harry, and data suggesting Russian troops made almost no territorial gains in March – are there reasons for optimism in Kyiv? Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Luke Harding – watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@todayinfocuspodcast]. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus [https://www.theguardian.com/infocus]

The new Michael Jackson biopic. Why now?

A new blockbuster film about the controversial singer could make $1bn worldwide. Owen Myers and Lanre Bakare explain what it says about Jackson’s legacy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus [https://www.theguardian.com/infocus]