Leaders in crisis: A Keir Starmer inquiry and embattled Friedrich Merz

Trump and Putin talk: much said but little gained?

We look at the latest call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, who both find themselves in wars with no obvious end. Then: Greece and Ukraine hit a stumbling block on drone co-operation. Plus: can anonymity on the internet be banned? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Nothing to see here: Russia plans military parade with no weaponry on show

We discuss the drivers behind Putin scaling back this year’s Victory Day commemorations. Then: The Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire teeters and former FBI director James Comey faces fresh charges from the Trump administration. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Leaders in crisis: A Keir Starmer inquiry and embattled Friedrich Merz

Keir Starmer’s days as PM might be numbered as MPs vote on an inquiry into his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Then: Friedrich Merz nears one year as German chancellor with historically low approval ratings. Plus: breaking news with Manus Cranny as the UAE leaves Opec. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

King Charles, Jordan Bardella and our royal fascination

King Charles III goes to Washington to rescue the special relationship and France is talking about Jordan Bardella’s love affair with a Sicilian princess. What is it with our royal fascination? Plus: how Germany’s Bundeswehr plans to lead Europe’s military rearmament and ‘madman theory’ with James D Boys. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

That’s a wrap: Our weekly quiz and a look back at Salone del Mobile

Emma Nelson takes on Rob Bound in the weekly quiz and Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton round up their week at Salone del Mobile. Plus: An alternative look at the recent news cycle. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.