The Globalist

For the first time ever, the European Commission asks a member state to change its national budget; we assess what this will mean for Italy. Then: we talk media and anonymity, as ‘The New York Times’, the ‘Washington Post’ and the ‘Middle East Eye’ re-release articles Jamal Khashoggi had written anonymously for them. Plus: the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao bridge and the legacy of Gilberto Benetton.

As the clock marks two weeks to go for the US midterms, are recent events rocking even Donald Trump’s boat? Plus: we look at Russia’s proposed new sanctions on Ukraine, head to New Zealand as the foreign property law takes effect and hear about Euronaval.

As Donald Tump signals that the US could withdraw from a Cold War-era nuclear weapons treaty with Russia, we look at the growing nuclear threat around the globe. Plus: the results of Sydney’s pivotal by-election, Taiwanese independence and Bob Geldof on the People's Vote march.

How much influence does Italy have on the future of Europe? We also discuss how a by-election in Sydney could change the course of Australian politics, get the latest on Brexit and look at how Japan secures its buildings against the dangers of earthquakes.

We analyse the increasing diplomatic tension between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the US following the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi. Plus: we assess whether Zimbabwe can reboot its economy and hear from the director of hit film ‘Mandy’.

We look at why South and North Korea are opening up more channels and dialogue – and how that affects the North's relationship with the US. Plus: Emmanual Macron’s long-awaited ministerial shake-up and the winner of this year’s Man Booker prize.

We look at how Brexit is affecting Irish politics, speak with former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi, learn why climate change could influence the price of beer and hear about China’s interests in the Balkans.

We unpack the results of the state election in Bavaria: is this the end of Angela Merkel? Plus: the Pope’s proposed visit to North Korea, how Albania could save its (and Nato’s) military reputation and we're in Cannes as the world’s TV giants get together at Mipcom.

We discuss the growing economic woes seen around the world as a result of Washington’s trade war with Beijing and look at the sustainable design of Bloomberg’s London HQ, winner of this year’s Riba Stirling prize in architecture. Plus: why does Spain have such a troubled relationship with its national symbols?

As Emmanuel Macron delays a cabinet reshuffle, we ask whether the man blazing a trail abroad is in deep trouble back at home. Plus: how Donald Trump factors into Japan and Australia's vow to keep the pressure up on North Korea.