The Globalist

We ask how Emmanuel Macron will navigate the tricky political landscape of France’s labour unions, learn why a major airline carrier is favouring stops in Singapore over Dubai and speak to bomb-disposal expert Major Chris Hunter about why an unexploded bomb in Frankfurt has gone undetected since the Second World War.

We assess Brussels’ unhappiness with the Brexit negotiations, discuss what Japan and the UK have in common and hear about what Romans think of the city’s public statues.

As North Korea’s behaviour becomes increasingly unpredictable, we discuss the military capabilities of the nation. Meanwhile, we ask if Donald Trump can fill the role of consoler-in-chief for Houston and the US. Plus: India’s most prominent landmarks.

We discuss Emmanuel Macron’s foreign-policy objectives as he gathers global leaders in Paris. Plus: a look at Farc’s political future following the end of its militant campaign and why China is looking to increase its influence in Greece.

With just under a month until Germany votes we look at how the nation’s election campaigns are shaping up. Plus: South Korea’s Samsung heir appeals his conviction, we visit independent magazine conference Indicon, and our series on the role of statues begins with a look at the history of the US’s Confederate symbolism.

As Qatar restores diplomatic relations with Iran, we ask whether the isolated nation needs more allies in the region. Plus: why is Lithuania building a wall between itself and Russia, has Brexit provoked a drop in immigration to the UK and why are online retail giants now battling for each other’s warehouse spaces?

We assess the impact of a statement from the United Nations warning of an alarming rise of racism in the US. Plus: the importance of Egyptian diplomacy, a look at maritime safety in the wake of a series of collisions and the day’s newspapers.

We look at the US’s ongoing involvement in Afghanistan, ask why the UK needs the European Court of Justice and find out why avocados are selling on the black market.

We find out why an annual military exercise provoked a threat from North Korea aimed at Australia. Plus: Angela Merkel’s election campaign takes shape, Michael Bloomberg’s new global business forum and Brazil’s carwash scandal becomes a musical.

From Barcelona to Finland, we explore how terrorism affects the communities it targets. Plus: homophobia in Chechnya and pop music’s favourite brands.