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Latest Episodes
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.
Iran cosies up to Russia amid a balancing act with the US
A strategic partnership approved with Russia, nuclear negotiations with the US and an Israeli plot to attack if it falls apart. What’s next for Iran?
South Africa’s president begins US trip and The International Booker Prize winner
South Africa’s president arrives in the US to “reset” with Washington. Then: we unpack why Hungary passed a bill to withdraw from the ICC. Plus: the winner of this year’s The International Booker Prize.
What’s next after Trump’s call with Putin?
Donald Trump has said that nothing can happen until he speaks with Vladimir Putin. So what happens now that they’ve spoken?
UK-EU summit and election watch
The UK and the EU hold their first post-Brexit summit and the election results from Romania and Portugal. Plus: EBRD’s chief economist, Beata Javorcik, tech news and Melbourne Design Week.
