The Globalist

We report as world leaders meet in Bali for the G20 summit. Plus, Kurdish militants deny involvement in the weekend’s Istanbul attack, the Taliban move to implement sharia law in Afghanistan, Austria’s political scandal and Karen Krizanovich wraps up headlines in film.

Georgina Godwin and Enrico Franceschini discuss the spat between France and Italy over migrants, Anshel Pfeffer gives a rundown on Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government, and Darcy Paquet, subtitle translator for ‘Parasite’, on what makes a good film translation.

We look ahead at next week’s G20 summit in Bali. Plus: Kyiv recaptures the first Kherson city from Russia, women are banned from amusement parks in Afghanistan and the latest business news.

Russia’s withdrawal from Kherson, the end of the French-led anti-jihadist Operation Barkhane and Australia’s decision to block pilots from training the Chinese military. Plus: a look ahead at the 2024 US presidential election, a review of the day’s papers and the Stockholm Film Festival.

We give you the latest on the war as Russia ramps up its attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure and Volodymyr Zelensky lays out conditions for “genuine” peace talks. Plus: the US midterm elections and what the results mean for Ukraine, a flick through today’s papers and a check-in from Dubai Design Week.

As Americans head to the polls for midterm elections we ask: what’s at stake? Plus, Sweden’s prime minister mounts a new charm offensive to win Turkey’s Nato support, the latest from Cop27 in Egypt, a flick through today’s papers and a look at the role of animals in diplomacy.

Tensions build between North and South Korea. Plus: COP 27 starts in Egypt, the latest from Kyiv on the conflict in Ukraine, and Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Germany’s chancellor Olaf Scholz visits China, the first leader of a liberal democracy to do so since the coronavirus outbreak. Plus: reports that Russian troops are ‘likely’ to abandon a city in Kherson, the business news and Andrew Mueller’s weekly round-up.

Italy’s new prime minister Giorgia Meloni meets EU leaders in Brussels. Plus: South and North Korea exchange missile launches, the significance of the Hispanic vote in the upcoming US midterms, and the latest fashion news.

Israelis head to the polls for the fifth election in less than four years. Plus: Russia recruits US-trained Afghan commandos to fight in Ukraine, Tigray peace talks continue in South Africa, and allegations of “sportswashing” in Qatar.

In Ukraine, winter is being used as a weapon of war. Plus: a snap general election in Denmark partly prompted by a scandal over mink, Israel heads to the polls, the day’s papers, art news and the Godfather of Disco.

Brazil’s crucial presidential election. Plus: Imran Khan marches on Islamabad, Barack Obama on the campaign trail in Atlanta, and the latest climate news.

Monocle 24’s Carlota Rebelo joins us from her reporting trip to Kyiv. Plus: Brazil heads back to the polls on Sunday, Northern Ireland politicians miss the deadline to form an executive power and restore the government, and Andrew Mueller’s weird and wonderful wrap up of the week.

We report on the latest in Iran as protesters rally to mark 40 days since Mahsa Amini’s death. Plus: tensions flare between Germany and France, the latest film news, and a check-in at the Tokyo toilet expo.

What is a “dirty bomb”? We explore the claims made by Russia to the UN that Ukraine is preparing to use one. Plus: Israel’s balancing act between the US and China, a flick through the day’s papers and the latest business headlines.