Zohran Mamdani, a millennial and self-described democratic socialist, has won the New York City mayoral election on Tuesday, after leading a campaign focusing on affordability issues and left-wing causes. New York's first Muslim mayor "has vanquished the entrenched Democratic establishment", writes North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher. He defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo twice - first as Democratic primary contender, and then as an independent candidate in the general election. But real challenges await for Mamdani, who will soon experience the limits of mayoral power, Anthony adds.

A weight-loss pill called Molecule has gone viral on Russian TikTok. "Take it and forget food exists", one influencer said. But some pills seem to contain an appetite suppressant controlled in Russia and banned in many countries. As reports of severe side effects multiply, authorities are struggling to get a grip on the market.