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Philip Collins argues that despite appearances, this has been the worst week in Labour’s history; after a series of setbacks, Theresa May vows to earn voters’ trust; Nigel Farage plays down claims that he is a person of interest in the FBI’s probe into connections between Russia and the Trump election campaign; as Islamic State’s propaganda chief is killed, who’s left on the hitlist; and why metaphors could be the secret ingredient in the language of love.
Plus, a stop-frame animation about a French orphanage could be the perfect antidote to summer blockbusters, according to Kevin Maher.