The past week has seen a flurry of developments in politics and social issues across the globe. In the UK, ministers have faced criticism from unions and employers over their plans to ban zero-hours contracts. Meanwhile, Michelle Obama has spoken out about impostor syndrome, saying that white men do not have to worry about it. In the US, President Trump has tapped a close ally to serve as the country's top intelligence chief, and the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has warned of a "dangerous undercurrent" after the murder of Henry Nowak.

The UK government's plans to ban zero-hours contracts have been met with criticism from unions and employers. Under the proposed rules, employers would have to offer staff a contract that guarantees a minimum number of hours each week based on their regular working hours. However, unions have expressed disappointment that the government is backing the right to guarantee no more than 20 hours a week.

• Key Facts:
  • What: Zero-hours contracts ban
  • When: Proposed to come into force next year
  • Who: UK government
  • Impact: Affects millions of workers in the UK
  • Employer Response: Criticism from unions and employers

Michelle Obama has spoken out about impostor syndrome, saying that white men do not have to worry about it. The former US first lady said that she had sat "at every powerful table there is" and not found a single white man with such doubts. Her comments have sparked a conversation about impostor syndrome and its impact on women and minorities.

"I've sat at every powerful table there is, and I've not met a single white man who has ever said, 'I don't belong here.'" — Michelle Obama

The UK's political landscape has been marked by chaos in recent years, with the country potentially appointing its seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote 10 years ago. High-profile reporters have rejected accusations that the media have become addicted to political crises, saying that politicians are responsible for driving the chaos.

• Key Numbers:
  • 7: Potential prime ministers since the Brexit vote
  • 10: Years since the Brexit vote

President Trump has tapped a close ally, Bill Pulte, to serve as the country's top intelligence chief. Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has used his role to publicly level allegations at Trump's political opponents and enemies.

• Key Facts:
  • Who: Bill Pulte
  • What: Appointed as acting director of national intelligence
  • When: Days after Tulsi Gabbard exited the role

As the world continues to grapple with complex social and political issues, it's clear that there's much work to be done. From addressing impostor syndrome to navigating the complexities of zero-hours contracts, these developments highlight the need for continued conversation and action.

• Who: Michelle Obama, Bill Pulte, Shabana Mahmood
• What: Impostor syndrome, zero-hours contracts ban, intelligence chief appointment
• When: Recent developments
• Where: UK, US
• Impact: Affects millions of workers, sparks conversation about impostor syndrome