The Globalist

Vladimir Putin’s threat to go nuclear in Ukraine. Plus: a coup in Burkina Faso is used by Russia to tighten its grip on Africa, Taiwan launches its first English-language television channel and the latest business news.

We report on Brazil’s presidential election and bring you the latest on the war in Ukraine and Zelensky’s “accelerated” Nato application. Plus: political instability in Bulgaria and the return of movies in Kashmir.

We report on Russia, which is poised to annex four Ukrainian regions, on Brazil’s looming election, Emmanuel Macron buckling at raising France’s retirement age, and bring you Andrew Mueller’s round-up of what the last seven days have taught us.

How is Kyiv reacting as Russia moves toward annexation of occupied territories in eastern Ukraine? Is Biden’s summit with Pacific Island leaders off to a bumpy start? And India bans Muslim group PFI for alleged terror links. Plus: the latest on Brazil’s gubernatorial elections and an update on Paris Fashion Week.

Unprecedented damage to the Nord Stream pipelines leads to explosions in the Baltic sea. Plus: the death toll rises in Iran as protests continue, the latest business news and World Tourism Day celebrations in Bali.

As it holds sham referendums in eastern Ukraine and chaotically mobilises troops, what is Russia’s master plan? Plus: The EU’s concerns about Serbia’s relationship with Russia and why Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe’s funeral is proving so divisive.

The latest on the war in Ukraine following Russia’s mobilisation and votes held on annexation in Donetsk. Plus: Italy’s momentous election, joint air-force training between Japan and Germany and a look back at the work of the late Hilary Mantel.

Italy heads to the polls – will the far-right come to power? Plus: the response in Ukraine to Russia’s mobilisation, the latest technology news and Lisbon’s celebration of artisanal craftsmanship.

Vladimir Putin mobilises more troops in the biggest escalation of the war in Ukraine since the invasion. Plus: protests in Iran continue after the death of a woman in police custody, the latest climate news, and the Zürich Film Festival kicks off.

The UN General Assembly begins against the backdrop of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Will progress be achieved? Plus: Israel and Turkey’s rapprochement, the latest on the investigation of Donald Trump, Switzerland’s defence deal for F-35 fighter jets and a report from Pitti Fragranze in Florence.

King Charles III: a new era for the UK? Plus: Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s second-largest nuclear plant, the European Commission moves to suspend funding to Hungary and a flick through the day’s papers.

As world leaders and dignitaries arrive in London for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, we get the view from Japan and Europe and hear from King Letsie III of Lesotho. Plus: the latest on the newly liberated cities in Ukraine.

We head to Uzbekistan for the latest on the meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. Plus: the Aukus security pact, one year on; how the EU plans to manage big tech; and Andrew Mueller’s round-up of the week’s news.

Xi Jinping’s first overseas trip since the pandemic: what’s at stake? Plus: the EU’s energy crisis plan, a flick through today’s papers and a special interview with the CEO of the British Fashion Council.

What do Vladimir Putin’s losses in Ukraine mean for his standing in Russia? Plus: clashes on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, the EU’s plans for a European Media Freedom Act and the return of the annual Society of Women Artists exhibition.