The Briefing

Congressional tensions in the US and our favourite films of 2024

Is Italy Europe’s stability?

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks and Justin Trudeau’s precarious future

Examining the world’s overlooked war

The world weighs in on Syria and South Korea begins impeachment trial

France’s new prime minister

The latest from Syria and the UK’s new foreign policy

Haiti’s crisis and Scholz’s confidence vote

Benjamin Netanyahu takes the stand and China’s economy wobbles

What next for Syria?

Baghdad hosts trilateral meeting on Syria

Protests continue in Georgia

Joe Biden touches down in Angola

Iranian and European officials talk nuclear

A storm in Paris and sabotage in the Baltic Sea

Ukraine in South Korea and ceasefire celebrations

Fresh strikes on Beirut as Israeli cabinet meets to discuss ceasefire

Yamandú Orsi wins Uruguay’s presidential run-off election

Keir Starmer's global balancing act

US shuts Kyiv embassy ahead of potential air strike

Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists in landmark case

Ukraine receives permission to strike inside Russia

Brazil prepares to host G20 summit

China’s push to bolster ties with Latin America

Can Elon Musk boost US government efficiency?

Trump’s cabinet takes shape

Confusion over Trump’s Ukraine strategy

Trump appoints Susie Wiles

Kamala Harris delivers concession speech

US election series: The world reacts

US election latest and ballot cybersecurity

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris make their closing remarks

Climactic pitches for the US presidency

North Korea test-fires its long-range missile and could Canada get high-speed rail?

Russian sabotage and state-sponsored terror. Plus: Mayoral elections in Brazil

How is US democracy faring?

Georgia’s disputed election

The EU eyes the Balkans

Is the tide turning against Netanyahu?

What the world wants from the US election

Early voting starts in US swing states

Israel’s deadliest strike on central Beirut

Hurricane Milton makes landfall

The Asean summit agenda

How will the economy affect the US election

Geopolitical risks: where do we stand?

EU slaps China with new tariffs

US Election Special: Crime and punishment

What do Israel’s cabinet changes mean for Netanyahu?

How seriously should we take Putin’s nuclear threat?