The Globalist

A historic result after the weekend’s election in France means no major parties are in the running for the presidency. We unwrap the aftermath. Plus: why Australia’s ‘dumb’ refugee deal with the US is back on, tensions on the eve of an important North Korean anniversary and we look at why concern among scientists led to the March for Science demonstrations.

We ask what impact the Paris shooting could have on France’s presidential election and how Donald Trump managed to offend both Seoul and Beijing. Plus: we get the business headlines in Madrid and ask whether Netflix is being censored in New Zealand.

As Turkey’s president moves to implement new measures after the weekend's referendum, we ask whether the nation's EU membership talks are officially at an end. Plus: why Australia is making changes to its working visas and the day's business news in Oslo.

As the polls tighten and Marine Le Pen promises to end all immigration to France, we ask if such as ban is feasible. Meanwhile, we question the UK’s early election and what it means for Europe. Plus: Mike Pence’s visit to Japan, Angela Merkel’s call to the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, and a visit to the Rotorcraft Asia helicopter show.

We discuss Europe’s migrant crisis, political leadership in Zimbabwe, the future of franchise films, business news in Cairo and tourism in the Balkans.

We get the results of one of the most important referendums in Turkish history, as well as the latest business headlines from Milan. Plus: a look at today’s frontpages.

After months of campaigning and not much opposition, President Erdogan’s referendum to grant him more executive powers is to take place this weekend. We get analysis from Istanbul. Plus: the unexpected friendship between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, the latest from France’s race to the presidency and the Cannes Film Festival nominations.

Internal tensions are brewing at the White House with predictions of an early exit for Steve Bannon; we assess the evidence. Plus: Turkey prepares for the weekend’s referendum, why the next eight days could determine the South African president’s future and the day’s business news in Tokyo.

As tensions mount between the US and North Korea, we ask what it might take to spark a military confrontation. Plus: the US secretary of state visits Russia, why young Germans are so fond of Angela Merkel and author Brian Patrick Eha on the modern evolution of currencies.

Last week's US strike in Syria has caused a rift in relations with Russia; we ask how deeply the differences run. Plus: protests in Belgrade after the election victory of prime minister Aleksandar Vucic and a review of UN secretary-general António Guterres’ first 100 days.

How has the US’s relationship with Russia been affected by last week’s chemical attack in Syria? We analyse the evidence. Meanwhile in Italy, former prime minister Matteo Renzi’s hopes for a political comeback hit a speed bump. Plus: the London Coffee Festival and the day’s newspapers.

After another week of revelations about Donald Trump’s relationship with Russia, House Intelligence chairman Devin Nunes bows to pressure for him to step aside. Plus: Thailand’s indefinite road back to democracy, visa-free travel to the EU finally arrives for Ukraine and how data-news hubs are strengthening the EU.

As pressure mounts on the South African president to resign, we look at how the nation’s political system fell into crisis. Plus: Hungary’s efforts to oust the Central European University, how a backlash against in-app purchases cost Amazon $70m and the latest from Milan’s Salone del Mobile.

What can the UN do about an alleged chemical attack in Syria? We also discuss whether Mexico can forge a trade deal with the EU to mitigate Donald Trump's protectionist policies and check in with Monocle’s team at Salone del Mobile.

We get the latest on a terror attack on St Petersburg’s metro system that left 11 dead and dozens more injured and ask about the significance of the Egyptian president’s visit to the White House. Plus: Lufthansa’s plans for its Munich hub.