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Latest Episodes
Germany’s chancellor touches down in Washington – but can Merz solder transatlantic ties?
Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrives in Washington for a high-stakes meeting with president Trump. Plus: Bulgaria gets the green light for the euro.
Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea’s presidential elections
Following months of political turmoil, South Korea chooses a new president. We get a view of the results from key cities of Seoul and Busan. Plus: We unpick Meloni and Macron’s meeting in Rome…
Ukraine-Russia peace talks
We bring the latest from the second round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul.
Poland’s presidential vote
Poland’s presidential election comes to a close and Dior announces their new creative director.
Where do US tariffs go from here?
As Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are ruled unlawful, we discuss the reactions from the US and Europe.
Zelensky’s arms push in Germany
Zelensky heads to Berlin for arms talks and the latest from the Middle East following direct talks between Syria and Israel. Plus: the view from India as US halts student-visa applications.
Fresh aid enters Gaza and Macron’s tour of Southeast Asia
The latest on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as fresh aid is distributed. Then: Macron looks to fill a US-shaped hole in the economies of Southeast Asia and the latest travel news.
Moscow hosts international security conference
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Emma Nelson.
Asean summit: tariffs and defence
Asean leaders meet in Malaysia, debating what to do about US tariffs and Chinese incursions in the South China Sea.
Macron takes Middle East peace role whether Netanyahu wants him to or not
France and Saudi Arabia are reportedly working on a plan to disarm Hamas. We explore Emmanuel Macron’s tenuous role in the conflict.
