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News: Russia Annexation, New European Political Community, New Zealand
Russia pushes ahead with annexation despite retreats in southern Ukraine. Plus: the launch of the European Political Community, Auckland Climate Festival and a round-up of Paris Fashion Week.
News: Elections In Italy, Ukraine Reacts To Russia Mobilization, Lisbon Arts
Italy heads to the polls – will the far-right come to power? Plus: the response in Ukraine to Russia’s mobilization, the latest technology news and Lisbon’s celebration of artisanal craftsmanship.
News: Putin Mobilizes And Escalates War, Protests In Iran, Zurich Film Festival
Vladimir Putin mobilizes 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.
News: Jinping’s ‘Concerns’ Regarding Putin’s War & U.S.-Australia-U.K. Alliance
The Globalist heads 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.
News Headlines: Xi Jinping Travels To Central Asia, EU Unveils Energy Crisis Plan
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.
News Stories: Ukraine On Offense, Albania Cuts Iran Ties, Trump Investigations
Ukraine pushes back: we get the latest on the counteroffensive in Kharkiv. Plus, the turbulent relationship between Albania and Iran, what we know about the Mar-a-Lago investigation and Germany’s Autobahn.
News: US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan, France-Algeria Ties, Ethiopia Fighting
More US lawmakers visit Taiwan, defying China’s warnings. Plus, Emmanuel Macron seeks to mend ties with Algeria, an update from Ethiopia as fighting continues in northern Tigray, and Andrew Mueller’s unique assessment of what we learnt this week.
News: Putin’s ‘Winter War’ Strategy, Singapore And Vietnam’s Gay Rights Gains
As winter approaches, we look at Vladimir Putin’s strategy in Ukraine and whether European solidarity can withstand soaring energy prices.
Plus: victories for gay rights in Singapore and Vietnam, the global impact of a strike at the UK’s biggest container port, and a check-in from the Formex interior design event in Sweden.
News: Indonesia’s Widodo, Russia-Ukraine, France Exits Mali, Mexico Cartels
As Indonesia celebrates its independence day, we discuss President Joko Widodo’s plan to act as a diplomatic bridge between Russia and Ukraine. Plus: French troops officially leave Mali, cartel-driven violence in Mexico and the latest aviation news.