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Germany is considering a new household levy to fund emergency gas reserves as Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s approval sinks to 10%. His response? He has ‘no intention of becoming the nation’s darling’.

Rachel Marsden examines Germany’s energy squeeze, Merz’s defence of his leadership and Europe’s push for more investment in Ukraine. From household bills to promises made regardless of German voters’ wishes, she questions the widening gap between political priorities and public concerns.

ASEAN Secretary General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn discusses cooperation with Russia despite Western sanctions, Southeast Asia’s response to US tariffs and the energy pressures exposed by the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

He explains ASEAN’s push to strengthen regional trade, diversify energy supplies and expand cooperation with Moscow as electricity demand grows. He also addresses member states’ sovereign choices, ASEAN unity and Western criticism over online scam centres.

Former Austrian foreign minister Karin Kneissl calls the US–Russia diesel agreement a ‘breakthrough’ that could open the door to a broader reset between Washington and Moscow.

Speaking during Russian Energy Week 2026, Kneissl discusses Ukraine’s continued strikes on Russian refineries, Zelensky’s criticism of Trump and Europe’s struggle to replace Russian energy supplies.

America wants to dominate artificial intelligence, but tonight we are seeing new reports that the electric grid is already under too much pressure. America Now anchor Ben Swann discusses the risks with founding partner of Phinance Technologies Edward Dowd. Plus, Anthropic and its clawed AI system seem to be in the news constantly. Tonight we ask, how much of this is real controversy, and how much of this is a masterclass in getting attention? And finally, we look at how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how people find a job. Watch how America Now correspondent Jalyssa Dugrot tries to get a job from an AI recruiter - and how she becomes one. Plus, is this real? Piers Morgan is telling Donald Trump the Kremlin is mocking him. The problem is, he is using a fake quote as evidence – but we’ll show you the real one.

The ceasefire in Ukraine is in trouble. And tonight, it appears Vladimir Zelensky is looking to the UK for support. America Now anchor Ben Swann discusses the latest with the founder of Krainer Analytics Alex Krainer. Plus, Kimberly Guilfoyle is out as ambassador to Greece, but could the real drama be just beginning? And finally, weight loss drugs are booming in popularity, but now a new investigation is exposing some dangers that have been kept from the public. America Now correspondent Olivia Flynn reports.

Zelensky rejects involvement in Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, calls for an energy ceasefire and asks Washington for more Patriot missiles. What does Kiev actually want — and how will Trump respond?

Political risk consultant and lawyer Adriel Kasonta discusses Zelensky’s conflicting messages, divisions inside his administration and the risks of publicly attacking Ukraine’s biggest military backer.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk of inventing a CIA report and exploiting fears of Russia for political gain. He says the threat level has not changed significantly over the past six months.

Polish journalist Konrad Rękas examines the clash between Poland’s leaders, their different foreign policy alignments, and NATO’s approach to blaming Moscow for suspected incidents.

On this episode of America First, Scottie Nell Hughes takes a look at the relationship between NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump. Trump has repeatedly denigrated the kind of communism Mamdani seems to espouse. But when it comes to practicality, Trump seems willing to work with the leader of his hometown. Join us for this conversation with the director of the Ron Paul Institute, Daniel McAdams, and veteran political consultant Robert Hornack.

As the 28th Chief of the Indian Army, he steered the force through some of India’s toughest standoffs with the neighbourhood. Former Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, General M.M. Naravane joins Runjhun Sharma, Head of News at RT India, for the latest episode of the weekly podcast India, Russia and the World.

He says the real lesson of the Galwan clash was learnt by Beijing, not New Delhi. “It is probably the Chinese who have learnt the lesson rather than us. They realised that a military option to resolve the boundary question is out. It cannot be resolved militarily,” says Naravane. With delimitation now back on the table, he sees hope, but says India cannot let its guard down.

He weighs in on the Makkah Pact between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, a tricky equation for India, with Riyadh a friend and Islamabad a threat, and warns that Bangladesh’s entry could open a second front. On India-Russia relations, he says trust has taken defence ties from buyer-seller to co-production, with co-development next. He adds that BrahMos is the prime example, having proven itself in Operation Sindoor and now drawing buyers from around the world.

George Galloway reacts to Zelensky’s latest public attacks on Trump after the U.S. president’s diesel deal with Russia and warnings that American intelligence and Starlink support could be cut if Ukraine keeps striking Russian energy infrastructure.