The Globalist

We discuss political tensions in the US, look ahead to Ukraine’s parliamentary election this weekend, learn about revelations emerging about Notre Dame cathedral and analyse the latest on the UK’s leadership race.

We analyse one of Theresa May’s last major speeches as UK prime minister. We also discuss the latest in German politics and this week’s violence in Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan. Plus: the life of musician Johnny Clegg.

After the US Congress condemns Donald Trump’s racist rhetoric, we discuss the UK’s tempered reaction. Plus: we learn more about the Israeli activist group trying to block the return of an Iranian oil tanker seized off Gibraltar and hear about how Boeing is rebranding its 737 Max.

We discuss the potential outcomes of today’s vote to decide the next leader of the European Commission. Plus: South Africa’s ongoing investigation into political corruption and why Emmanuel Macron wants to create a new military space force for France.

Why has North Korea unveiled a new constitution? Plus: the Russian submarine leaking radiation, Levi CEO Chip Bergh on the business of denim and why a Broadway revival of ‘West Side Story’ could be more relevant than ever.

The UN warns that Islamist violence is on the rise in west Africa. Plus: McKinsey’s Jonathan Woetzel on the changing nature of Chinese diplomacy and why Lil Nas X might break Billboard chart records.

Why Qatar has few regional friends but finds a warm welcome at the White House. Plus: how Brexit could yet ensnare the Queen, a parliamentary inquiry finds massive opposition to Sydney’s lockout laws and the crisis facing independent media.

Carrie Lam declares Hong Kong’s extradition bill “dead in the ground” and Taiwan eyes up a US arms deal of $2.2bn; which will prove the greater threat to China? Plus: should TV debates be a thing of the past?

As Iran threatens to breach the terms of the nuclear deal again, is the agreement dead? Plus: the EU and migrants in the Mediterranean, Ukraine’s president calls for a meeting with Putin and the latest ‘Spider-Man’ film.

Could Nato’s missile-defence upgrade inflame tensions with Russia? Plus: the latest news from the US, more trouble for Ursula von der Leyen, Superman’s Lois Lane takes on Trumpism and Shane Michael Singh, executive editor of ‘Playboy’, discusses the magazine’s redesign.

Why did North Korea detain – then mysteriously release – an Australian student? Plus: the rocky road ahead for European commission presidential hopeful Ursula von der Leyen, tanks and tough talking on Trump’s 4th of July and ‘Mad’ magazine raises its middle finger one last time.

Iona Craig explains the ramifications of the UAE scaling back its military involvement in Yemen. Plus: a Nike shoe sparks a 4 July flag row, how music for films is changing and Canada’s impressionist art goes on tour.

China accuses foreign powers of inflaming protests in Hong Kong as tensions linger in the city-state. Plus: water shortages reach crisis point in Libya and the future of mobility after diesel sales collapse.

The leader of Germany’s CDU party defends the Iran nuclear deal as she makes her debut on the world stage. Plus: violence mars a US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Australia's parliament struggles to shake off its recent chaos and Microsoft deletes all its customers’ ebooks.

On the 22nd anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong, we ask a panel why this year’s events will be marked by civil disobedience. Plus: the EU commission can’t decide who should fill the top jobs, we ask what’s causing Europe’s heatwave and Albania decides what to do with a despot’s palace.