'They wanted me gone': Edward Snowden tells of whistleblowing, his AI fears and six years in Russia

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Headlines 'They wanted me gone' / Edward Snowden on whistleblowing, AI fears and six years in Russia The man whose surveillance revelations rocked the world on his new life and concerns for the future Brexit / Hopes of clean break with EU are nonsense, says former official 'The poor are punished' / Dorian lays bare inequality in the Bahamas 'Confused and fearful' / In Jackson Heights, New Yorkers grapple with Trump immigration policies PG&E / Bankrupt California utility blamed for deadly wildfires agrees to $11bn payout Julian Assange / WikiLeaks founder to remain in jail pending extradition to US Spotlight Naomi Klein on the climate crisis / 'We have a once-in-century chance' In this extract from her latest book On Fire, the No Logo author looks at why capitalism and politics have got in the way of addressing the climate crisis Premier League / Liverpool v Newcastle United – live! Oleg Smolenkov / Alleged US spy who gave Russia the slip The Many Lives of Michael Bloomberg / Not quite a presidential read #MeToo / The 'unprecedented' movement that launched a wave of books Missy Elliott – Beyoncé said / 'If I sound crazy, don't put this out!' Go beyond the headlines Get the morning briefing Start your day with a summary of top stories, must-reads, latest op-eds and more emailed directly to you. Sign up now. Advertisement Most read in the last 24 hours Major Saudi Arabia oil facilities hit by Houthi drone strikes Naomi Klein: 'We are seeing the beginnings of the era of climate barbarism' Kylie Moore-Gilbert named as Australian-British academic jailed in Iran since 2018 Trump explains his distinctive orange hue: it's the lightbulbs California bans private prisons – including Ice detention centers Opinion Joe Biden was both the strongest – and weakest – candidate on stage Richard Wolffe As Westminster unravels, can I recommend losing yourself in the worst films of 2019? Grace Dent Johnson is sure he would win an election. A closer look at the polls says otherwise Ell Smith Sports NFL / Belichick ensures everything with the Patriots is always different. Except winning Boxing / Canelo Álvarez scaling two weight classes in bid for Sergey Kovalev's title Rugby World Cup / Taking on England is strange for me – but USA are ready Will Hooley Culture Review / Permanent Record by Edward Snowden – the whistleblower's memoir Art and design / 'I was the naked cricket model who posed for Francis Bacon' 'Dad described the plot of Psycho at the dinner table' / How my parents taught me to love film Explore 'CBD lubricant is a bestseller' / Cannabis oil products are booming – but does the science stack up? It's been hailed as a wonder ingredient, added to everything from ice-cream to hummus. But is CBD more than just a wellness trend? Brexit / How did my far left ex-boyfriend swing so far that he's now in Farage's party? History makers / The origins of Japan's 150-year love affair with rugby 'In God We Trust' / Display in Kentucky schools marks effort to mix church and state Thank you to all of you who have generously supported The Guardian's journalism. Support from our readers helps protect our essential editorial independence, so if you value what we do, please support The Guardian today. Thank you. Contribute Subscribe Manage your emails | Unsubscribe | Trouble viewing? You are receiving this email because you are a subscriber to The Guardian Today US. Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396