The Globalist

We get the latest on Alexei Navalny’s deteriorating condition and hear about a record defence deal signed by Greece and Israel. Plus, we meet the CEO of Collision, one of the world’s leading technology summits.

Does Jimmy Lai’s prison sentence mean the end of press freedom in Hong Kong? Plus: the travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia opens; Dr Chris Smith tells us why we should enjoy being outdoors as coronavirus restrictions are lifted; and a pet detective on the rise of dog theft in the UK.

We look ahead to a meeting between Tokyo and Washington and discuss the logistics of an Afghan troop withdrawal. Plus: the latest business headlines and a view from Berlin on the city’s rent cap being overturned.

We discuss a move by major US companies to oppose restrictive new voting laws, and ask how the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are coming together, now 100 days out. Plus: a closer look at the Sony World Photography Awards.

We discuss the leadership race to replace Angela Merkel in Germany and unpack New Zealand’s ambitious climate laws. Plus: a round-up of the latest fashion and retail headlines.

We get an update on the military build-up on Ukraine’s border with Russia; hear about the meeting between Japan and Germany’s foreign and defence ministers; and discuss US defence secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to Israel. Plus: Joe Biden wants to stop Brazil’s deforestation and we continue our series celebrating 60 years of space exploration

We get the latest on the unrest in Northern Ireland and ponder potential US involvement. South Korea’s ruling party takes a by-election hit, France shuts an elite school in a bid for education equality and we bring you part one of our series looking at space exploration. Plus, Andrew Mueller’s Good News Corner.

We get the latest from Belfast, following a wave of post-Brexit violence. Plus: we hear about China’s census and look ahead to the reopening of the UK’s hospitality sector.

We get the latest on the violent crackdown in Myanmar after the junta publishes a most-wanted list. Plus: we look to the future of financing for major airlines and dissect Libya’s progress, as the Greek and Italian leaders visit Tripoli.

We get the latest from Northern Ireland as post-Brexit tensions turn violent. Plus: we discuss whether talks in Vienna will yield a replacement for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and hear why Norway may boycott the 2022 World Cup.