The Globalist

We look at what’s to come in Washington following an extraordinary week revolving around Brett Kavanaugh. Plus: Brazil’s women mobilise to block presidential hopeful Jair Bolsonaro.

We analyse a highly charged day in Washington at the hearing of Brett Kavanaugh and look at Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Germany. Plus: we discuss the concept of human capital and what it means to nations, and speak to choreographer Annie-B Parson about her show ‘17c’ at London’s Dance Umbrella festival.

We head to Canberra where a public inquiry has opened to examine possible government influence after a journalist at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation was fired. Plus: we sift through Italy’s budget details and hope for a soft landing at a remote airport in India’s eastern Himalayas.

We look at the UN’s future as leaders gather for its general assembly in New York. Plus: why the US and Taiwan are trading arms and bypassing China, and we get the latest from Paris Fashion Week.

As the world’s leaders land in New York for the UN General Assembly, we dissect the latest talks over North Korea’s disarmament as Trump meets South Korean president Moon Jae-in. Plus: we look into a diplomatic row between Beijing and Stockholm, and learn why word choice matters when reporting terrorism.

We get the latest on the UK’s continuing Brexit crisis, discuss the outcome of the weekend’s election in the Maldives and look at the influence of right-wing political parties in Sweden.

We analyse the perspective of European leaders and the UK’s future options for Brexit after a dismal day for diplomacy in Salzburg. Plus: why has Russia’s drugs ban for international sport been lifted? We also discuss the disappearance of Chinese actress Fan Bingbing and learn why French police have seized 20 tonnes of mini Eiffel Towers.

We look at why the UK’s foreign secretary is in Myanmar amid allegations its de facto leader has allowed genocide to take place in her country. Plus: the latest on the US and China’s trade war and how it affects US politics, and we look at the branding of food and drink.

We get the latest on the talks between North and South Korea in Pyongyang, analyse why Russia is blaming Israel for downing a plane in Syria and discuss the effectiveness of mobile phone-based emergency alerts.

As EC president Jean-Claude Juncker prepares to leave his post, we assess what the future of the EU might look like. Plus: we analyse Germany’s renewable-energy train and ask if Russia has been meddling in Macedonia’s politics.

Ukraine’s president hopes to make his country’s plan to join the EU and Nato official; we ask how those organisations might handle Russia's response. Plus: a meeting between the leaders of North and South Korea, the future of department stores and Japanese pop superstar Namie Amuro retires.

Are Europe’s politicians doing enough to counter the threat of right-wing populism? Plus: Zürich’s mayor, Corine Mauch, tells about the challenges facing her city, we discuss universal basic income and speak to the man behind one of Switzerland’s most recognisable brands.

As the European Parliament votes to trigger Article 7 against Hungary, we assess the state of the union. Plus: an Australian newspaper accused of racism publishes its offending cartoon again, gossip website Gawker aims for a comeback and Boeing lures mechanics out of retirement.

As Russia launches its largest military drills since the fall of the Soviet Union, we ask what message the Kremlin wants to send to the world. Plus: the worsening relations between Brussels and Budapest and what makes for a great hotel experience.

Live from Zürich with Markus Hippi and Tyler Brûlé, we discuss the day’s top stories, flip through the papers and break down the latest trends in retail, art and life in Switzerland’s largest city.