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Tessa Szyszkowitz, a seasoned political correspondent, discusses the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and the geopolitical tensions impacting civilians. Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition politician, highlights the struggle for human rights in Russia and the importance of supporting freed political prisoners. Andrew Hill, a senior business writer for the Financial Times, shares insights on the upcoming 20th Business Book of the Year awards and the criteria that define standout business literature. Plus, explore the intersection of fashion and politics at design festivals.