The Globalist

What prompted Luxembourg’s diplomatic fallout with Hungary? We ask whether Viktor Orban’s regime really is all it seems. Plus: Germany and France consider stronger defence ties, a new “incivility brigade” in Paris and how post-truth politics feeds conspiracy theories.

Syria’s ceasefire begins and is holding – for now. We ask how long it might last. Meanwhile, we test the purported irrationality of North Korea’s leader. Plus: post-truth politics and why flight turbulence is on the rise.

As the US and Russia close a deal to secure a ceasefire in Syria, we analyse the role of international relations in brokering the truce. Plus: Catalan independence continues to rattle Spain’s government, nuclear murmurs from North Korea raise Japan’s ire and why the EU’s copyright laws look set to remain a little bit silly for some time yet.

We ask whether Angela Merkel’s days are numbered and read the tea leaves at the G20 Summit. Plus: a voyeuristic view from London’s newly enhanced Tate Modern gallery, François Hollande and Matteo Renzi’s visit to Athens and a review of the morning newspapers.

We discuss the future of Syria with John McHugo, author of ‘Syria: A Recent History’, and hear how geopolitics and security concerns affect the aviation industry. Plus: migrants in Europe, how donations corrupt politics, Apple’s latest announcements, business news from Spain and a review of the morning newspapers.

We discuss refugees with UN special representative Peter Sutherland, talk Ukrainian politics and east Asian security, and review the morning newspapers and business news. Plus: we find out why ‘Game of Thrones’ fans are building a castle in Russia.

We discuss Turkish foreign policy, ponder Hong Kong politics and check out the future of Singapore Airlines and the evolving nature of cinema. Plus: a review of the morning newspapers and the curious promise of mango butter in chocolate.

We analyse developments at the G20 Summit in China and discuss German elections, Australian politics and Italian business. Plus: news from our bureaux in Singapore and Tokyo, a focus on how geopolitics affects the aviation industry and a review of the morning newspapers.

As China hosts the latest G20 talks we ask whether it is Beijing’s time to shine. We also preview Burma’s peace conference, check out cyber-security in Israel and discover what to do when your jet-engine conks out. Plus: the curious case of “slow TV” and why people are tuning in to watch seven-hour train journeys in realtime.

We ask whether Germany’s new anti-terror proposals will make the country safer and hear from Rafaela Silva, winner of Brazil’s first gold medal at the Rio Olympics. Plus: is China using K-pop stars as political pawns?

We speak to the GOP’s representative in the UK about whether it’s too late for her party to ditch Trump. Plus: we ask what you need to consider when you are commissioning a plane for a world leader and head to Japan as the country celebrates its first ever Mountain Day.

We react to Donald Trump's suggestion that his supporters could stop his presidential rival, Hilary Clinton, by exercising their gun rights. Plus: we consider the notion of Rome hosting the Olympics in 2024 and find out why designers have been writing to the Supreme Court in support of Apple.

Can Turkey's president repair his relationship with Vladimir Putin as he visits Moscow? We also head to Seoul as the Saenuri party tries to revive its political fortunes and we'll tell you about an unusual sport that has been part of the Olympics since 1904.

Is Japan's Emperor Akihito preparing to abdicate? Plus: Thailand votes to change the country's constitution and we speak to a former pentathlete as part of our series on some of the more unusual Olympic sports.

The official opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics will take place later today, heralding 19 days of 306 events in 42 different sports. Plus: Thailand goes to the polls this weekend to vote on the country's 20th constitution and we download an app made by refugees in Germany to cut through paperwork.