We speak with Catherine Ellis in Venezuela and Charlotte McDonald-Gibson in Washington about the politicised celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US independence. Plus: Madonna’s new album and Canada joins Eurovision.

Extremism on the rise in Germany and France: can courts or governments stall its march?
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What’s in an anti-corruption drive? And Canada joins Eurovision
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Better late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces
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