The Globalist

We explore the threat posed by the new coronavirus variant, and the tense border situation between Ukraine and Russia. Plus: the latest in art news, including a look at this year’s Turner prize shortlist.

We explore Russia and China’s strengthening alliance, and look into France and Italy’s new Quirinale Treaty. Plus: on Black Friday, we ask what the future holds for the annual shopping bonanza.

We explore Germany’s coalition deal and discuss the challenges ahead for the country’s next chancellor, Olaf Scholz. Plus: the significance of an election in Honduras for relations between China and Taiwan, and this year’s Grammy awards.

We discuss the vote that will decide whether Magdalena Andersson will become Sweden’s first female prime minister and look at Éric Zemmour’s problematic promotional tour. Plus: the modernisation of Finland’s postal service.

We discuss US intelligence reports suggesting that Russia could be preparing to invade Ukraine. Plus, why the UK is extending a G7 invite to Asean members, and the modernisation of Finnish postal service Posti.

We discuss the relationship between sport and China’s soft power. Plus: Narendra Modi’s repeal of last year’s farming laws in India and the reaction to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

We discuss the implications of the verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse and preview this weekend’s election in Chile. Plus: the latest climate and environment news and a reflection on what we learned this week.

Can UK prime minister Boris Johnson survive accusations of corruption and sleaze? Also in the programme: India’s fight against deadly pollution in Delhi and the week’s film-industry news.

We preview the Libyan election as general Khalifa Haftar declares his candidacy and explore the possibility of an EU-wide defence force. Plus, the debate about the restitution of the Parthenon marbles rages on.

Poland calls on Nato for help with the migrant crisis on its border with Belarus, and Austria locks down for the unvaccinated. Plus: the latest fashion and retail news, and the American Song Contest.