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Japan’s new banknotes and Joe Biden’s jet-lag excuse for his faltering debate performance
Joe Biden says that he “almost fell asleep onstage” during his debate with Donald Trump last Thursday because of jet lag. Meanwhile, Japan unveils its first banknote redesign in 20 years and tributes pour in…
Dutch government sworn in with far-right participation
The Dutch government, led by independent Dick Schoof but including far-right ministers, is sworn in today. Then: how Republicans are reacting to the Supreme Court’s immunity claim, why the UN is speaking with the…
Iran to hold a run-off vote after a low turnout
A run-off vote will take place in Iran this week after none of the candidates in Friday’s presidential election secured a majority. Meanwhile, France’s far-right celebrates a first-round victory in the country’s parliamentary elections.…
The EU fills its top jobs
After European leaders agree who will fill the EU’s top posts, we discuss what comes next and look ahead to France’s elections. Plus, international reactions to the US presidential debate, the latest from Gaza,…
Attempted coup leader arrested in Bolivia
Police in Bolivia have arrested the leader of an apparent coup attempt, soon after soldiers stormed the palace of the president. In Japan, the yen tumbles to its weakest level in 38 years. Plus:…
Journalist Evan Gershkovich’s closed trial begins in Russia
‘Wall Street Journal’ reporter Evan Gershkovich has appeared behind closed doors today in a Russian court, facing spying allegations that the publication and the US government have sternly rejected. Elsewhere, Volodymyr Zelensky hails the…
Julian Assange strikes plea deal for freedom
After more than a decade in legal limbo, Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of espionage in the US in exchange for his freedom. Also on the…
Ukraine prepares for the formal launch of its EU accession talks
What does it mean for Ukraine to formally start accession talks with the European Union? We speak to Ukrainian MP Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze. Plus: a look at the Sahel militants operating in Nigeria, the Argentine…
Mark Rutte set to become the next Nato chief
The Netherlands’ longest-serving leader, Mark Rutte, has won the race to become the next head of Nato. But what will the alliance look like under his leadership? Then: Viktor Orbán and Olaf Scholz meet…
The race to become Tokyo’s governor begins
As campaigning begins to become the governor of Tokyo, we hear from Tomohiko Taniguchi, a former special adviser to the cabinet of Shinzo Abe, on who’s in the lead to run the world’s most…
