Friday briefing: The Huntington’s treatment is a ray of light for victims of a brutal disease

The article discusses several recent medical and political developments: 1. A gene therapy trial has successfully treated Huntington's disease for the first time, bringing hope to those suffering from this devastating condition. 2. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of criminal conspiracy and sentenced to five years in prison. 3. The UK government plans to require all working adults to have digital ID cards, which will spark a battle with civil liberties campaigners. 4. The White House is backing a plan that would see Tony Blair head a temporary administration of the Gaza Strip, initially without the direct involvement of the Palestinian Authority. 5. Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstruction of justice, as part of President Trump's retribution campaign against his political adversaries. 6. The crown court backlog in England and Wales has hit a new record of almost 80,000 cases, with wait times for trial dates reaching up to four years.