New Look Punch Editor Aims to Punch Up Satire
William Davis, 35, becomes editor of Punch, vowing a global, aggressive turn. He plans American-themed content, more politics, and two-page international cartoons to widen appeal, moving beyond old upper‑class wit toward brisk, timely satire. The Guardian veteran seeks to deflate pompous pretensions and engage readers worldwide.
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Stalin’s breakdown delayed Kremlin during Nazi invasion
New York reporting cites Harrison Salisbury’s account that Stalin doubted signs of the German attack and suffered a two week paralysis of decision making after June 22 1941. He avoided meetings as a junta led by Malenkov and Beria ran affairs before Stalin resumed command.
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