For almost a decade the murderous actions of the Syrian president meant he was shunned but now he is being embraced by Arab leaders once more. What does this mean for the millions of refugees who fled from his brutal regime?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Who will take over Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after he dies, and why does it matter? Paddy Manning reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

In a special edition of Full Story, Guardian Australia’s daily podcast, Bridie Jabour speaks to the key players of its launch in May 2013. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

GB News launched in 2021 with a mission to disrupt the relatively safe and sedate world of rolling TV news. Heather Stewart spent a week watching the channel to see what it has become today. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

When Jordan Neely, a homeless Michael Jackson impersonator, died at the hands of a fellow passenger this month, it shocked the world. But what does it reveal about the city?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus