Germany’s chancellor touches down in Washington – but can Merz solder transatlantic ties?

Elon Musk has called on Republicans to oppose the “big, beautiful bill”. Will they heed his call? HJ Mai reports from the US capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrives in Washington for a high-stakes meeting with president Trump. Plus: Bulgaria gets the green light for the euro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following months of political turmoil, South Korea chooses a new president. We get a view of the results from key cities of Seoul and Busan. Plus: We unpick Meloni and Macron's meeting in Rome and London’s Serpentine Pavilion is revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring the latest from the second round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poland's presidential election comes to a close and Dior announces their new creative director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are ruled unlawful, we discuss the reactions from the US and Europe.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zelensky heads to Berlin for arms talks and the latest from the Middle East following direct talks between Syria and Israel. Plus: the view from India as US halts student-visa applications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as fresh aid is distributed. Then: Macron looks to fill a US-shaped hole in the economies of Southeast Asia and the latest travel news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Emma Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asean leaders meet in Malaysia, debating what to do about US tariffs and Chinese incursions in the South China Sea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.