The Globalist

The UK has the world’s second-highest coronavirus death toll. We look at how Boris Johnson is trying to tackle the outbreak. Plus: what we’ve learnt this week and the day’s technology headlines.

We get the latest from Germany as shops reopen after Angela Merkel says the goal of slowing the spread of coronavirus has been achieved. Plus: we hear about the “new normal” in South Korea.

The UK and the US begin the first round of post-Brexit trade talks and our science and health correspondent on France’s revelation that its first coronavirus case was in December. Plus: the US Supreme Court goes digital.

The latest from Italy as the first country to go into lockdown slowly begins to reopen. Plus: we dig into Israel’s coalition deal as it’s challenged in the country’s supreme court and hear how architects are responding to the challenge of life after coronavirus.

As India extends its lockdown for two more weeks, we get the latest from New Delhi. Plus: Poland’s presidential election is marred by controversy, Brazil’s mishandling of the pandemic and today’s front pages.

As Donald Trump claims that coronavirus originated in a Chinese laboratory, we ask how his deflection of blame will affect Sino-American relations. Plus: May Day in Helsinki, quizzes and what we’ve learnt this week.

Spain’s plan to lift its lockdown in four phases and the tricky question over whether the Tokyo Olympics can happen next year. Plus: new coronavirus slang.

France reveals plans to ease lockdown restrictions. Also in the programme: the mystery over North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s health and a round-up of the day’s top business stories.

We discuss the UK’s strategy as Boris Johnson returns to work and hear a report from Stuttgart as Germany eases restrictions. Plus: aviation, philanthropy and good news from Andrew Mueller.

We have the latest view on Donald Trump’s troubling response to the pandemic and dig into the politics behind Italy’s bid to ease lockdown restrictions. Plus: headlines from the world of retail.

After yesterday’s digital meeting of EU leaders, we unpack the proposed bailout package and ask whether the pandemic will strengthen the bloc. Plus: we speak to the director-general of the World Trade Organization.

As Spain extends its lockdown, we look at Madrid’s approach to tackling coronavirus. Plus: Turkey’s balancing act between fighting the virus and protecting its economy and we find out what’s in the news in Gibraltar.

The price of oil falls below zero – how it happened and why it matters. Plus: Israel narrowly avoids a fourth election, how Belgium counts Covid-19 fatalities and unpacking this year’s World Press Freedom Index.

We take a look at Australia’s demand for an enquiry into China’s handling of coronavirus and question the UK government’s response. Plus: artist Wolfgang Tillmans speaks about the impact on the cultural world.

We evaluate how the US has handled the coronavirus pandemic and ask whether Singapore’s approach is still one to follow after a resurgence in cases there. Plus: the latest business news and a luxury-fashion round-up.