The Globalist

We report on the latest in Iran as protesters rally to mark 40 days since Mahsa Amini’s death. Plus: tensions flare between Germany and France, the latest film news, and a check-in at the Tokyo toilet expo.

What is a “dirty bomb”? We explore the claims made by Russia to the UN that Ukraine is preparing to use one. Plus: Israel’s balancing act between the US and China, a flick through the day’s papers and the latest business headlines.

We report on Rishi Sunak becoming the next UK prime minister. Plus: global efforts to reconstruct Ukraine, Malaysia prepares to go to the polls, and Booker Prize winner George Saunders on his new collection of short stories.

The major takeaways from the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th National Congress. Plus: Israel’s balancing act over the conflict in Ukraine, UK politics in turmoil and the latest tech headlines.

After a chaotic 45 days in office, Liz Truss has stepped down as the UK’s shortest-serving prime minister. Plus: Nigeria prepares for elections, a flick through the day’s papers, and the latest business news.

Vladimir Putin declares martial law in the annexed parts of Ukraine. Plus: an historic maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon, Sweden creates a new ministry for civil defence, and the latest transport news.

We report on Ukraine’s spiralling energy crisis as 30 per cent of its power stations are destroyed. Plus: rising UK-China tensions, escalation in the conflict in Tigray and how DNA testing could solve a centuries-old royal mystery.

Russia launches a fresh offensive on Ukraine’s cities, the British public is reassured that the prime minister “is not under a desk” as political turmoil continues, and Canada and the US send defence equipment to Haiti as the crisis deepens. Plus: the winner of the 2022 Booker Prize and the BBC marks 100 years.

What took place at yesterday’s 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party? Plus: Russia prepares for nuclear exercises, UK politics in turmoil and the Singapore Biennale kicks off.

After the US House select committee on the 6 January attack votes unanimously to subpoena Donald Trump, we discuss what this means for the former US president. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin says that Russia could develop a “gas hub” in Turkey, Peru’s president faces another legal challenge and Italy’s new parliament convenes to instal its 68th government in 76 years.