At 18, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for murder. What if the jury knew she had suffered years of sexual abuse as a child?

Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.

The trillionaire Tesla owner has called the editor of the Economist a ‘traitor to the west’ after a clash-filled interview. How should the media respond? asks Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

Two independent reviewers of terrorism legislation call for safeguards for NGOs and journalists before bill becomes law this week

First, the new DG will have to navigate staff cuts, culture wars and a sea of fake news, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Times has obtained documents that provide fresh insights into Aidan and Howard Barclay’s personal finances as HSBC pursued them for £140m of debt

Lisa Nandy says there are no grounds to refer Axel Springer deal to Ofcom, ending almost three years of uncertainty for titles

Now the rightwing press are accusing the PM of cowardice over Iran. He must stop letting them craft his narrative and create his own, says academic and Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

Paul Thomas Anderson’s revolutionary epic took home six awards while Sinners scored four including for best actor

Ten years after they first had lunch together, ‘the Brexit guy’ tells Henry Mance why the country needs his help once again

Mathias Döpfner beat the Mail to seize a British institution. But whether he will be a sobering or malign influence is not yet clear, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

This year's James Cameron Memorial Lecture will be given by Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive officer of the Committee to Protect Journalists.

The Conservatives propose to lessen graduates’ debt burden by reducing the number of university entrants by 100,000

The purpose of the Wincott Foundation’s annual awards is to recognise outstanding achievement in the field of business, economic and financial journalism. Judges will put a premium on deep, original r...

Boffey was head of news for four top newspapers, reported for many more, and had a stint in Whitehall

His shameful stewardship of a once great title highlights how much we lose when private interest eclipses the public good, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

Plus: a piece of heartening news amid the barrage of horrors

Sarah Porter was running 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South race when security team had to disable tracking device

Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

The Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif was the most prominent name among so many targeted for simply bearing witness to the truth, says journalist and media professor Jane Martinson

The Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif was the most prominent name among so many targeted for simply bearing witness to the truth, says journalist and media professor Jane Martinson

The legal action has made news and it will do damage. A potential disaster for the corporation and the UK, but a good day’s work for this president, says media commentator Jane Martinson

Tie-up would create one of the most powerful right-leaning media groups in Britain

The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism

Alan Carr achieved national treasure status, the hierarchies of fame were laid bare and Celia Imrie proved an accomplished banshee. Why were they all so useless at the round table, though? Read on …

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