Recent polling shows that the Democrat's shiny new candidate – Kamala Harris – is ahead in almost all the swing states. Meanwhile, the British far-right, who seemed so potent last week, have bee repelled by anti-fascist campaigners and the criminal justice system. Is the tide beginning to turn in favour of reasoned debate? Emily Tamkin and Tom Hamilton report back, while Rohan Venkat, back from vacation, picks up on the turbulence in Bangladesh.
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Why has Arvind Kejriwal decided to resign as Delhi chief minister?
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From the memoir: A Muslim girl survivor’s account of the hours before the 2002 Gujarat riots
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What Don Bradman thought of the first Indian team that toured Australia
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Start the week with a film: ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ is a heartbreaking tale of sibling love
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Who cares for the caregiver? How women cancer patients battle housework, neglect and abandonment
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Adding more good-quality protein to the diets of older adults can combat muscle loss
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‘The Greatest of All Time’ review: A Vijay show and not much else
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How food cravings work and what to do if you find yourself hunting for sweet or salty foods
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Three days after a peaceful eviction drive in Assam, why did two men die in police firing?
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There is a reason your X feed has turned more toxic. Have you heard of ‘engagement farming’?