Gideon Rachman hosts the show from Washington, DC, with his guest Jacob Heilbrunn, the editor of the National Interest magazine. They discuss the state of the US presidential election after Joe Biden’s decision to stand down and endorse his vice-president, Kamala Harris. Heilbrunn makes an unusual prediction: he thinks Harris could win big. Clip: MSNBC

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Gideon discusses the latest drama in the US presidential race with his friend and colleague Ed Luce at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. After his narrow escape from an assassination attempt, Donald Trump is looking like a winner. How would he change the US political landscape during a second term and can the Democrats find a strategy that will get them back in the race? Clip: CNN

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Republicans are delighted with Biden

Joe Biden looks for early Democratic nomination to silence critics

The US itself could be the biggest loser in this election

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How easy will it be for Keir Starmer, Britain’s new prime minister, to reset relations with the EU, and what impact will political disarray in France have on leadership within the bloc? Gideon discusses these questions with Charles Grant, director of the London-based Centre for European Reform think-tank. Clip: BBC

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France and Britain are changing places

The French left needs to urgently learn the art of compromise

Keir Starmer plans ‘road map’ for UK to hit higher defence spending goal

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Gideon talks to John Sawers, a former head of MI6, Britain’s secret intelligence agency, about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Is there any prospect of peace in Gaza? And how do the region's most powerful countries see their interests? Clip: BBC

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Benjamin Netanyahu lays out plans for a summer of conflict

‘Smuggled’ food and $64 peppers: Gaza’s grocery stores fight to survive

US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia

The Israel-Hamas war — in maps and charts

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What would US foreign policy look like under a second Trump presidency? Gideon puts this question to former US state department official Jeremy Shapiro, who talks about the three camps hoping to shape the Republican nominee’s thinking on global affairs. Clip: Inquirer.net

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The folly of the pro-Trump plutocrats

The economic consequences of Mr Trump

Trump donors warm to Marco Rubio as running mate

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This week South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa took office at the head of the country’s first power-sharing government since the immediate post-apartheid period. Many are hoping this will offer the prospect for economic renewal and bring much needed investment back to the country. Gideon discusses its chance of success with the FT’s Monica Mark and Alec Hogg, editor and publisher of Biznews.com.

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Investors cheer as Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president

Ramaphosa re-elected South African president after striking deal with opposition

Can the party that liberated South Africa still hold it together?

In charts: 30 years of ANC rule in South Africa

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After a grim showing for his party in the European elections, President Emmanuel Macron stunned observers by calling snap elections in France. With Marine Le Pen’s National Rally riding high in the polls, could French voters elect a far-right government? Gideon discusses the possible ramifications of Macron’s gamble with Célia Belin, head of the Paris office of the European Council on Foreign Relations. Clip: La Province

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Jordan Bardella: the far-right TikTok king gunning for France’s premiership

Emmanuel Macron appeals for rivals to join his fight against ‘extremist fever’

Victory for French far right could trigger Liz Truss-style debt crisis, warns finance minister

Why Emmanuel Macron went all in against Marine Le Pen

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Gideon talks to Oriana Skylar Mastro, author of Upstart: How China Became A Great Power. They discuss China’s rapid rise, Beijing’s ambitions on the global stage and how the US will respond.

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China emerges as one of biggest bilateral lenders to Philippines

China hits out at ‘aggressive’ Taiwan for military build-up

US and allies say China is ‘aggressively recruiting’ their fighter pilots

China accuses US of seeking ‘Asia-Pacific Nato’

China’s army tests gun-toting version of robot dog

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