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Published 16 Oct 2026, 23:03 BST1 min read

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The Guardian’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Miles Herbert Get this in your inbox every weekend. Sign up for Five Great Reads here Hello and happy weekend to you all. We have reads for you today from all over the world. So sit back, ease into the weekend and be transported by mysteries in Cuba, mountains in Colombia and midterms in the US – just to name a few.

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