The Globalist

We take a look at Australia’s demand for an enquiry into China’s handling of coronavirus and question the UK government’s response. Plus: artist Wolfgang Tillmans speaks about the impact on the cultural world.

We evaluate how the US has handled the coronavirus pandemic and ask whether Singapore’s approach is still one to follow after a resurgence in cases there. Plus: the latest business news and a luxury-fashion round-up.

We get the latest on Japan’s “soft lockdown”, find out what Covid-19 has done for Australian prime minister Scott Morrison’s popularity and look at the news stories you might have missed this week.

Germany takes its first steps in gradually lifting its lockdown following the coronavirus outbreak and South Korea’s general election sees a record turnout. Plus: the day’s newspapers and business headlines.

We examine the situation in India and ask whether the pandemic will boost Narendra Modi’s totalitarian ambitions. Plus: reading the data, security after coronavirus, the business news and the morning’s newspapers.

How has Emmanuel Macron done in leading France amid the coronavirus outbreak? Plus: Hong Kong’s strategy to keep the virus at bay and the week’s top luxury news.

As lockdown in Spain slowly eases, the gloves are off for the Spanish opposition. How might this change the nation’s political landscape? Plus: South Korea’s local elections and the limits of digital diplomacy.

We discuss the fight over the narrative of how coronavirus originated and the EU’s rescue package aimed to help the countries worst hit by the virus. Plus: why Cannes Film Festival refuses to go digital.

Bernie Sanders ends his campaign, clearing the path for Joe Biden to take the Democratic nomination ahead of the US election. Plus: the day’s business news and how much has changed in Wuhan since the lockdown was lifted?

As Boris Johnson remains in hospital, we look at the implications for UK leadership. Plus: Italy’s new economic measures, a squabble between Canada and the US and how to enjoy some of Vienna’s finest art from home.