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Latest Episodes
Trump’s first year back: Is he making America great again?
At its one-year mark, we assess the Trump’s administration’s global impact. Plus: we join our team in Nuuk for the latest in Greenland and head to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos
As the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum begins, we unpack this year’s theme of dialogue amid geopolitical tensions. Plus: the big moments of Milano Fashion Week.
Could Trump send the US military to quell protests in Minnesota?
The US president threatens to invoke the “Insurrection Act” in Minnesota. Plus: How Thailand and Brazil view a US pause on visas, Greece’s civil aviation head resigns and tropical fruit farming comes to Sicily.
Iran threatens retaliation for any US strikes as American troops are evacuated from Middle East bases
Is a US strike on Iran imminent? Our Gulf correspondent joins to detail what US evacuations from key bases in the Middle East signals. Then: foreign ministers from Greenland and Denmark at the White House. Plus: our design editor on the highlights at Maison&Objet.
Can Trump win the fight against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell? Plus: Finnish technology
Pushback against the investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell grows. What does that mean for markets? Then: Russian strikes in Ukraine leave millions without power. Plus: the latest news from Japan.
Trump pushes Canada closer to China and Marine Le Pen’s trial begins
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney to “recalibrate” relations with China. Plus: Marine Le Pen’s trial threatens to shake up France’s presidential election. Then: How fashion houses are changing film and Turkish Airlines’ Murat Şeker on balancing global risks.
As Iran protests continue, is US intervention likely? Plus: Myanmar’s election and the fall of Saks
The latest from Tehran as protests enter a third week and US president Donald Trump warns that Washington is ready to intervene. Plus: Myanmar heads to the polls, Nato’s position on Greenland, Nordic news, the Golden Globes and our chairman Tyler Brûlé on the fall of luxury retailer Saks.
Europe’s relationship with South America on the line in Mercosur trade deal
A long-anticipated trade deal with South American trading bloc Mercosur hangs in the balance as the EU tries to overcome France’s strong objections. With French farmers taking to the streets, we explore what’s at stake during an extremely sensitive time for Latin America.
US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic with ties to Venezuela
We discuss the seizure of the Marinera oil tanker, its Russia connection and how much this escalates the situation beyond Venezuela and the West. As Donald Trump announces an oil deal, how co-operative is the new Venezuelan regime going to be with US demands?
Ukraine ‘declaration of intent’ signed in Paris
UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached, Thailand accuses Cambodia of truce violation and Berlin’s ongoing blackout after infrastructure attack. Plus: the French antidote to Dry January.
