We turn our attention to the G20 in Osaka, Japan and the meeting between U.S. President, Donald Trump, and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Mr Trump had been under pressure to press Mr. Putin on election interference in the upcoming 2020 race for the White House. Meanwhile, President Putin said in an interview with The Financial Times that liberal values are obsolete because they have been rejected by the majority of the people in Western nations. "The liberal idea presupposes that...

U.S. President Donald Trump's agenda when he touches down in Osaka, Japan on Thursday for a meeting of world leaders at this year's G20 summit will be dominated by trade wars, and the prospect of actual war. Trump's long-awaited trade talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are set for Saturday. A tense situation in the Middle East grows ever more so as Trump plans to huddle with peers from Russia, Saudi Arabia and Germany. And stalled diplomacy with North Korea will be tested as South...

A tragic and indelible image has emerged from the U.S. border crisis. That of the Salvadoran father and his daughter lying face down in the water of the Rio Grande, part of the U.S. border with Mexico. Oscar Alberto Martinez and his daughter, identified by officials from El Salvador as Angie Valeria M., drowned in the currents of the Rio Grande on Sunday as they tried to slip into the United States. This emerged the same day the U.S. House approved $4.5 billion in aid for the southern...

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new "hard hitting" sanctions against Iran on Monday, in part to retaliate after the downing of a US drone last week. Tehran has denounced the move as a sign of "America's desperation." This comes in the wake of a possible military strike on Iranian facilities late last week. Meanwhile Jared Kushner is in Bahrain to debut his economic plan for the West Bank and Gaza. His plan promises to cut poverty in half, lower unemployment and build projects to benefit...

The front runner to become Britain's next prime minister, Boris Johnson, is facing public scrutiny to answer questions about a row with his partner in the early hours of Friday which led to police being called to his London home. After hearing an angry commotion, a neighbor knocked on the door, got no response, called the police and recorded the argument concerned about "the welfare and safety" of his neighbor. Jeremy Hunt, Johnson's rival for leadership of the Conservative Party, said in a...

A U.S. official with direct knowledge says a military operation to strike Iran was set to begin last night when the White House called it off. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the information. The U.S. military targets were a limited set of Iranian radars and missile batteries. No U.S. weapons had been launched when the decision was made to call it off. So, we ask: "How Should the U.S. Respond to the Downing of its Drone?" CNN's Max Foster talks...

On today's CNN Talk, Max Foster and the panel take a deep dive on some of the major headlines making news this week - Iran shooting down an unmanned U.S. drone, an independent report pinning blame for journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death on Saudi Arabia, and the decision by Dutch prosecutors to press charges over the downing of flight MH17. All these stories got us wondering whether we are operating in a world where states can act with impunity, or whether there can be real accountability for...

U.S. President Donald Trump will take to a stage in Orlando, Florida tonight to officially launch his re-election bid. While Trump has been publicly bursting with confidence about his chances against any of his 23 Democratic challengers, the polls tell a different story. Internal polling leaked to the media suggests Trump may be running behind former U.S Vice President Joe Biden in several key states - a fact Trump flatly denies. Whatever the case, the race for the White House in 2020 will...

Iran is rejecting allegations from Washington that it attacked two tankers in the Gulf of Oman. A foreign ministry spokesman said the accusation is a "sad and suspicious act." The Trump Administration is flatly accusing Iran of attacking the vessels-- in broad daylight -- as they sailed through the Gulf. It's the second time in a month that commercial vessels have been targeted in the strategic waterway. So, our working question is: "GULF TANKERS ATTACKED: WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS?". Max...

It's a big day in the race to become the next British Prime Minister. Tory lawmakers are voting in another round to determine who moves ahead in the contest. One thing that's certain at this stage - Former Foreign Secretary and Mayor of London Boris Johnson is the clear frontrunner. But is he the best candidate to lead the country, both at home and around the world? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Greg Swenson, Bonnie Greer and Iain Dale.

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong today, facing down lines of riot police and running from tear gas. The dramatic scenes outside the territory's legislative building caused lawmakers to delay their debate over a controversial new extradition law. The legislation would make it easier to extradite suspects to China - a move many in Hong Kong see as a way of rounding up political dissidents. So where does this protest movement go from here? And will Beijing back down...

In the vast expanses of eastern Syria, tens of thousands of people sit in camps, their fate unknown and undetermined. Many of them are citizens of western countries who were captured in the last days of the ISIS caliphate. Some were fighters, others are wives of fighters, and some are innocent children born inside ISIS territory. So what should be done with them? Should they face justice inside Syria, or their home nations? Or are the wives and children victims in all this, deserving of...

Does it matter to you if a political candidate has used drugs? Would you vote for them if they had an affair? What about an elected official who treated women disrespectfully? These are the kinds of issues voters are grappling with around the world - and particularly in the race to be the next UK prime minister. One of the frontrunners, Environment Secretary Michael Gove, has admitted to cocaine use in the past, and now some are calling for him to quit the race for Number 10. But is that...

Today marks Theresa May's last day at Conservative Party leader and although she'll remain as British Prime Minister for now, the race for number 10 Downing Street is well and truly on. After a historic state visit by U.S. President Donald Trump this week, some of the leading candidates are ramping up their campaigns. But who is best placed to take over? And who can lead the country through the quagmire that is Brexit? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Andrew MacDougall, Ayesha...

A new decisive point in Donald Trump's trip, as Europe marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. The operation in many ways represents the pinnacle of what the Allies could achieve and laid the foundation for future partnerships, not only in the military but finance as well. But the President has been very vocal about what is it costing the US. So what will happen next? On our panel are Liam Halligan - Columnist at The Sunday Telegraph, Ayesha Hazarika, Political Commentator and...

It's day two of U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK. Yesterday, he was welcomed by the royal family with full pomp and ceremony. But today, the focus shifts to politics. Trump is spending the bulk of the day with outgoing UK PM Theresa May. Headlines suggest she may take a tough line with him over issues like China and climate, but of course the UK also will be keen to forge a trade deal with the U.S. in a post-Brexit world. Can May lay the groundwork for that today? Is...

President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico if the country does not step up its enforcement actions. He said in a White House statement that the first round of tariffs would begin on June 10 at 5% "on all goods imported from Mexico." Trump has threatened Mexico with tariffs in the past as he has grown frustrated with the flow of Central American migrants to the southern US border. But will it work? On our panel: Greg Swenson - Partner at Brigg Macadam, Ayesha Hazarika -...

One day after Robert Mueller's statement -- it seems everyone is taking what they want to out of it. For those calling for impeachment of the President, you didn't need to read between the lines very far, for clues as to what the special counsel is suggesting. The discussion of whether to impeach Trump has been building over the past few days, and this is only going to stoke that fire more. For President Trump and his supporters, he remains vindicated. But that's in direct contradiction to...

Botswana is rejecting criticism of its decision to end a ban on hunting elephants. The restrictions have been in place since 2014. But the government says hunting is necessary to ease problems like elephants raiding crops and killing livestock -- as well as to raise money for conservation efforts. Is that true, or is the move motivated purely by commercial interests? On our panel are Zoe Williams - Columnist at The Guardian, Ayesha Hazarika - Political Commentator and Comedian and Iain Dale -...

This year's climbing season on Mount Everest has been especially tragic. At least 11 people have died. There is now concern that the world's highest peak is overcrowded -- with too many adventurers ill-prepared for the rigors of reaching the summit. A record 807 reached the top last year. So why is it still such a draw when conquering it is so common? Because it's there? On our panel: Rachel Shabi - Journalist and Author, Andrew MacDougall, Former Comms Director for Canadian PM Harper and...

The votes are in, in the biggest multi-country election in the world. More than a hundred million people from 28 European countries have chosen representatives to the European parliament. Europe's centrist parties have lost ground, and nationalists made strong gains in some countries. So what does this tells us about the mood of the voters in the EU? On our panel are Liam Halligan - Columnist at The Sunday Telegraph, Ayesha Hazarika - Political Commentator and Comedian and Iain Dale - Radio...

"I have done my best." With those words, British Prime Minister Theresa May announced that she will resign in the coming weeks - a bombshell development from a leader who seemed determined to remain in office despite criticism from all sides. May fought hard to deliver a Brexit deal that the UK parliament could pass, but ultimately failed in that quest. Now, the question is who will succeed her, and can they do what she could not: get the country through Brexit? CNN's Bianca Nobilo...

They've become a common sight on city streets everywhere: e-cigarettes. The industry has boomed in recent years, with a huge uptake in users around the world. But one of the groups taking up vaping faster than any other are teenagers. In the United States, lawmakers are trying to crack down on sales to teens, citing health concerns over nicotine addiction. So is vaping a better option than traditional cigarettes? Or have the health risks been downplayed? And are these companies...

Theresa May is making a last-ditch effort to find consensus around her Brexit plan. She unveiled a series of new measures, and even floated the possibility of a second referendum, in a bid to get her deal across the line. But the British press - and even Tory politicians - were quick to say it was all too little, too late. That negativity hasn't stopped May from fighting her corner. So, can the British Prime Minister get her deal over the line? Or will she be unseated by her own allies? ...

He was one of F1's biggest stars: Niki Lauda survived a fiery crash during a race in the 1970's to become an iconic figure in Formula 1 racing. While he was a champion who advocated on behalf of driver safety, he also helped lift the sport into the modern day. CNN's Max Foster takes a look back at the Austrian's legendary career, and a look forward at where F1 is going next, with World Sport's Amanda Davies, and panelists Linda Yueh, Bonnie Greer and Iain Martin.