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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
- 2549 - Israel’s airstrikes on Iran: what happens next?
Israel carries out airstrikes on Iran, with explosions heard in the city of Isfahan. How will Tehran respond? Meanwhile, the US votes on aid for Ukraine, which Kyiv says could make the difference between victory and defeat. Plus, a flick through the papers, music news and a report from Salone del Mobile.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 2548 - The future of the EU according to the Enrico Letta report
We discuss what the future of the EU might look like following a report by former Italian prime minister, Enrico Letta. Also in the programme: Oscar Guardiola-Rivera on the importance of Brazil president Lula’s visit to Bogotá and Fiona O’Brien from Reporters without Borders explains the threats to Iranian journalists globally. Plus: we ask why the UAE is so unprepared for flooding and speak to architect Matteo Corbellini at Salone del Mobile.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 2547 - G7 foreign ministers meet in Capri
The foreign ministers of the G7 nations touch down in Capri to discuss the crisis in the Middle East and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Then: Georgia’s controversial bill on ‘foreign influence’ and a look at the debate around South Africa’s National Health Insurance. Plus: newspapers, television news, 100 days to go before the Olympic Games and we speak with luxury home-appliance manufacturer Gaggenau.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 2546 - Trump’s historic day in criminal court and Salone del Mobile starts
We discuss rising tensions in the Middle East amid fears of an Israeli military response to Iran’s weekend attacks. We also have the latest on Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial, Croatia’s parliamentary elections and Monocle’s team in Milan checks in from the first day of the 62nd edition of Salone del Mobile. Plus: a special interview with the former Commanding General of US Army Europe, Ben Hodges, on the laws of engagement in Ukraine, Gaza and beyond.
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 2545 - Iran launches missile strikes in Israel and the Thailand-Myanmar border crisis
The latest on the conflict in the Middle East following Iran's reprisal attack on Israel. Then: after days of clashes, we discuss the unrest at the Thailand-Myanmar border. Plus: the implications of Senegal’s new presidency for regional dynamics and fashion news.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 2544 - The sentencing of Vietnamese billionaire and fraudster, Truong My Lan
Bill Hayton discusses the sentence against Vietnamese billionaire and fraudster Truong My Lan. Also in the programme: Belarus president Aleksandr Lukashenko’s visit to Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin. Plus: we get the highlights from the Watches & Wonders trade fair in Geneva and the latest news in the world of transport.
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Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 2543 - Will Iran retaliate against Israel?
We discuss the likelihood of a retaliation against Israel by Iran with Lizzie Porter and Bill Law. Also in the programme: we learn the outcome of South Korea’s parliamentary elections with Joon Ha and check in with Andrew Mueller at the Delphi Economic Forum. Plus” we hear why Pacific island leaders are granting whales and dolphins “legal person” status.
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Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 2542 - Prime Minister Kishida’s visit to the US and the International Booker Prize 2024
We take the temperature of US-Japan relations as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits President Biden in Washington DC. Also on the programme: Ankara based journalist Victoria Craig on why Turkey is halting exports to Israel and Stephen Dalziel explains a new form of protest using saucepans by The Way Home group of military wives and mothers in Russia. Plus: the shortlist for this year’s International Booker Prize.
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Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 2541 - Mexico’s diplomatic rift with Ecuador and Zimbabwe’s new currency
With seven months to go until the US election, we discuss how things are shaping up as the old foes try new tactics. Plus: Mexico’s diplomatic rift with Ecuador, Zimbabwe’s new currency and Thailand’s response to unrest in Myanmar.
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Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 2540 - Israel’s isolation grows six months into war against Hamas in Gaza
Six months into the conflict in Gaza, an absence of a clear resolution to a conflict that is increasingly isolating Israel remains. Then: Russia makes moves to overrun Ukrainian defences before more Western aid arrives, we ask whether China will use artificial intelligence to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea and India, and we take a look inside Oneworld’s first dedicated lounge in Europe. Plus: a global and Swiss paper review.
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Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 2539 - Benny Gantz calls for early elections in Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival and member of the war cabinet, Benny Gantz, calls for early elections, Myanmar’s opposition carries out a drone attack on junta-controlled Naypyidaw, Moscow declares that Russia and Nato are now in “direct confrontation” and we celebrate the life and legacy of Gaetano Pesce. Plus: Andrew Mueller takes a look at what we learned this week.
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Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 2538 - Nato at 75: Old enemies, new faultlines
Today marks the 75th anniversary of Nato. We assess the alliance’s future at a worrying time for global security. Then we hear why the Philippines’ navy is preparing for the worst-case scenario in the South China Sea and discuss the future of UK and US arms sales to Israel. Plus: McKinsey experts on the future of the urban environment, and the life and legacy of Guadeloupe’s grand storyteller Maryse Condé, who has died at the age of 90.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 2537 - EU leaders head to Lithuania to show solidarity
Emmanuel Macron hosts Antony Blinken in Paris for talks on Ukraine and Gaza, and EU leaders head to Lithuania while Belarus conducts military drills near its border. Plus: we discuss Bassirou Diomaye Faye as he is sworn in as Senegal’s youngest president and explore the world of Heath Ceramics with studio director Tung Chiang. Also in the programme: the first politician generated by artificial intelligence.
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Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 2536 - A round-up of the day’s news
Join Monocle’s Emma Nelson as she goes through the current affairs stories of the day, including Portugal’s new prime minister being sworn in and a review of the front pages with analyst Charles Hecker. Plus: aviation news with FlightGlobal’s Greg Waldron in Singapore.
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Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 2535 - Turkey’s local elections: a test for Erdogan
Voters head to the polls in Turkey to vote in local and mayoral elections in what’s being seen as a test for President Reccep Tayyip Erdogan. Plus: the return of Isis, Australia’s diplomatic deficit and Austria’s vacancy tax.
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Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 2534 - How is Beijing trying to woo foreign investment?
China rolls out the red carpet for global chief executives at Beijing’s development forum. Plus: Narendra Modi’s government faces criticism following the arrest of another opposition leader, news from the world of film and France launches its first-ever cheese museum.
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Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 2533 - Is a grain deal in sight for Poland and Ukraine?
As farmers protest across Europe, we get the latest on a possible grain deal between Poland and Ukraine. Then: protesters take to the streets in Hungary over a corruption case and the latest threats to Slovakia’s public broadcaster. Plus: design news and why Italians talk with their hands.
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 2532 - Emmanuel Macron in Brazil and Robert F Kennedy Jr announces running mate
We discuss Emmanuel Macron’s three-day state visit to Brazil, Monocle’s US editor, Christopher Lord, reports from Oakland as Robert F Kennedy Jr announces his presidential running mate and we join Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, from The Chiefs conference in Hong Kong. Plus: Karl Lagerfeld’s last Paris residence sells for double the starting price.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 2531 - Tensions rise between France and Germany over Ukraine
We discuss tensions between Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz, and what they mean for Ukraine. Plus, plans for a significant upgrade to the security alliance between the US and Japan, Boeing’s management reshuffle and technology news.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 2530 - Is there a way out of Haiti’s nightmare?
The crisis in Haiti continues to spiral as political parties edge closer to forming a security council. Will a new government halt the Caribbean nation’s nosedive? Plus: fugitive separatist Carles Puigdemont plans to run in Catalan elections, the latest trade and economy news and a special interview with ambassador Mark Green.
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 2529 - Bosnia and Herzegovina’s road to EU membership
Bosnia and Herzegovina has been given the green light to begin EU accession talks. We discuss what this means with Monocle’s Balkans correspondent Guy de Launey. Plus: Washington pushes for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and we get the latest fashion news.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 2528 - EU summit in Brussels and Vietnam’s president resigns
We discuss what will be on the agenda at the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels with associate editor at Politico, Suzanne Lynch. Also in the programme: we get the latest on Vietnam president Vo Van Thuong’s resignation and find out why Canada is stopping future arms shipments to Israel. Plus: we flick through the April issue of Monocle as it hits newsstands.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 2527 - Hopes build for a ceasefire in Gaza and Slovakia’s presidential election
As negotiations in Doha resume, we discuss the likelihood of a temporary truce in Gaza after months of devastating war. Plus: protests in Argentina, US domestic politics and why Slovakia’s forthcoming presidential election is crucial for the EU.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 2526 - Famine in Gaza and the Kremlin’s future elite
Israel denies the EU’s accusation that it is using starvation as a weapon of war. Plus, Hong Kong’s Article 23 security legislation nears a vote and Mark Galeotti introduces the Kremlin elite of the future.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 2525 - South Korea’s Summit for Democracy and an EU-Egypt migration deal
We get the latest from Gaza, explore the relevance of the third Summit for Democracy and question an EU cash-for-migration deal with Egypt. Plus: the director of the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage, and how to legislate happiness in California.
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Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 2524 - Russia’s election and US-Japan talks on Ukraine
We discuss this weekend’s presidential election in Russia, which will grant Vladimir Putin another six-year term. Plus: US efforts to involve Japan in providing additional military support to Ukraine, the future of government in the Netherlands and theatre news.
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Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 2523 - Ukraine gets new military funding and a survey on democratic fixes
We speak with Ukrainian MP Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze about the EU’s new military fund, South Korea and the US finish up their Freedom Shield drills amid tensions with North Korea, a Pew Research survey tells us how to fix democracy and Celine prepares to launch a new makeup line.
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Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 2522 - Germany’s AfD ruling and the Aukus submarine deal
Germany rules on whether the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party should be designated as a suspected extremist organisation. Sudha David-Wilp, director of the German Marshall Fund’s Berlin office, gives us the latest. Meanwhile, we ask: is the Aukus submarine deal on the brink of collapse, following the US navy’s decision to cut submarine budgets? Plus: a report from Mipim in Cannes and this year’s Hay Festival line-up.
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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 2521 - Sipri’s report on global weapons sales and Mipim 2024
Siemon Wezeman, senior researcher with the Sipri Arms and Military Expenditure Programme, tells us about the think tank’s latest report on global weapons sales. Plus: Joe Biden hosts Poland’s president and prime minister in Washington, Mipim kicks off in Cannes and a special interview with director Brian Knappenberger about his ground-breaking new docuseries, ‘Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War’.
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Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 2520 - Portugal’s elections and the 96th Academy Awards
We get the latest results from Portugal’s elections and ask what’s next for the nation’s government as the far-right gains ground. Plus: we discuss the likelihood of a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza before Ramadan, get the headlines from the Balkans and find out who wins big at the 2024 Academy Awards.
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Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 2519 - Joe Biden’s State of the Union address and David Cameron’s visit to Berlin
We review Joe Biden’s final State of the Union address before the US presidential election in November. Plus: Latvia becomes the first EU country to ban agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, the latest on the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks and David Cameron’s trip to Berlin.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 2518 - EPP Summit and Venezuela sets its presidential-election date
The latest developments from the European People’s Party Congress in Bucharest with Nina dos Santos. Plus: can Venezuela’s opposition navigate the presidential election’s tight deadlines? Adam Hancock reports from Kuala Lumpur ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 2517 - Olaf Scholz’s hesitancy on Ukraine and US sanctions on Emmerson Mnangagwa
Following Germany’s embarrassing military leak, we discuss the country’s policy on the war in Ukraine. Plus: we give you the latest on the US’s decision to impose fresh sanctions on Zimbabwe’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, and Monocle’s Tom Edwards checks in from the Sustainable Cities in Action Forum in Dubai.
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 2516 - Super Tuesday
Monocle’s US editor, Christopher Lord, checks in ahead of the biggest presidential primary election day, as Donald Trump looks set to win the ballot. Plus, South Korea makes good on its legal threats against striking doctors, China’s premier refuses to speak to the global press, and the second instalment of our week-long M370 series.
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Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 2515 - Giorgia Meloni meets with Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau
We discuss the latest on the Israel-Hamas war and Giorgia Meloni’s North America trip. Plus: Lynne O’Donnell on the Taliban’s plan to build a cricket stadium, France’s historic abortion vote and architecture news.
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Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 2514 - Alexei Navalny’s funeral and Biden and Trump visit the Texas-Mexico border
Russia analyst Stephen Dalziel discusses the atmosphere surrounding Alexey Navalny’s funeral in Moscow and the future of the opposition movement in Russia. Plus: the latest on Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s visits to two Texas-Mexico border cities, film news and a special interview with two-time Academy Award-winner Hans Zimmer.
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Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 2513 - What unites Ukraine and the Western Balkans?
We get the latest from a Western Balkans summit that includes Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Then: the latest battle for Pacific Island influence between the US and China, what Japan can do about its record-low birth rate and how Christian nationalism is rising in the US. Plus: technology news with David Phelan and fine wines in the Arabian Peninsula.
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Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 2512 - Joe Biden meets Congress leaders and Europe’s EV battle
We discuss whether Joe Biden and Congress can avoid a US government shutdown, the latest on North Korea’s nuclear threats and the electric-vehicle race between China’s BYD and France’s Renault. Plus: why France is banning “steak” from non-meat product labels.
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Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 2511 - Russia’s advances in Ukraine and Israel heads to the polls in municipal elections
We discuss the latest from the war in Ukraine amid reports of Russian advances in three key locations. Then, as Israelis head to the polls in the country’s municipal elections, we’ll unpack what results at the local level say about the electorate’s confidence in the national government. And: why train lovers are steaming over the relocation of a British locomotive to Japan.
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Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 2510 - Hungary’s parliament votes on Sweden’s Nato bid
We head to Budapest where a parliamentary vote looks set to approve Sweden’s Nato accession. Plus: protests by Europe’s farmers continue, South Korea’s healthcare woes and a round-up of art and culture news.
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Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 2509 - Who will be Nato’s next leader?
As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, we look ahead to who might replace Jens Stoltenberg as the secretary general of Nato later this year. Then: the latest on Israel’s bombardment of Rafah and Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’. Plus: is rebranding always a good idea?
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Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 2508 - Warsaw special
We’re broadcasting live from the Polish capital to assess the state of the fast-changing nation. We discuss the role that Poland has played in the diplomatic arena, take a look at Warsaw’s green ambitions with architect Marlena Happach and talk about the future of the media industry with voices from Polityka Insight and ‘Gazeta Wyborcza’. Plus: Polish hospitality with Puro hotel.
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Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 2507 - Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to form tri-state confederation
G20 foreign ministers gather in Rio de Janeiro as a diplomatic spat engulfs Brazil and Israel. Then: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger juntas confirm their commitment to form a new tri-state confederation, the Philippines conducts joint air patrols with the US and we hear from Portugal’s foreign minister, João Cravinho on Ukraine and Israel. Plus: the commercial airport set to open on Italy’s Amalfi Coast this summer.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 2506 - Sergey Lavrov’s Latin American tour
Israel’s war cabinet sets a date for the ground invasion of Rafah, while Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, continues his Latin American tour in Venezuela. Sweden’s defence minister, Pål Jonson, tells us about his country’s path to Nato. Plus: the EU’s mission to protect vessels against Houthi attacks, turmoil at Austrian property company Signa and a round-up of fashion news.
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Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 2505 - Japan’s support for Ukraine and an interview with Kyriakos Mitsotakis
We discuss the latest from the Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction, and Andrew Mueller sits down with Greece’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at the Munich Security Conference as it becomes the first Orthodox-Christian nation to legalise same-sex marriage. Plus: TV highlights with critic and broadcaster Scott Bryan.
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Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 2504 - A looming ground offensive in Rafah
As world leaders pile pressure on Israel to abandon plans for a ground offensive in Rafah, we get the latest from the region. Then: key themes at the Munich Security Conference and Chad’s refugee crisis with Sudan. Plus: a preview of the Singapore Air Show, newspapers and this week’s ‘What We Learned’.
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Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 2503 - Nato gets a defence-spending boost
As Nato defence ministers gather in Brussels, the alliance’s secretary-general talks about a spending boost by its members. We also profile Pakistan’s new prime minister, look at the same-sex marriage bill in Greece and hear about the merger between Korean Air and Asiana. Plus: a check-in from the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
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Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 2502 - Indonesia votes
It’s election day in the world’s third-largest democracy: we get the latest from Jakarta. Then: we discuss Ukraine’s view on Nato and US funding, the latest setback to the EU-Mercosur trade deal and hear why cabin crew in the US and the UK are on strike. Plus: a new exhibition profiling Yoko Ono.
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Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 2501 - The view of Nato from Poland and Saint Laurent’s new Parisian bookshop
We discuss Poland’s foreign policy and the future of Nato. Plus: Egypt’s mediation role in Israel’s conflict with Hamas, a round-up of headlines from the US and Saint Laurent’s new bookshop in Paris.
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 2500 - The latest on the conflict in the Middle East and Finland’s election results
We have the latest on the Israel-Gaza war. Plus: we head to Helsinki for the Finnish election results, Colombia’s Supreme Court battle and Australia announces a new domestic military drone programme.
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Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 2499 - Pakistan’s controversial election and Tucker Carlson interviews Vladimir Putin
We head to Islamabad for the latest on Pakistan’s general election. Plus: Tucker Carlson interviews Vladimir Putin, a round-up of aviation news and the design of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic medals is revealed.
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Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 2498 - Olaf Scholz’s US trip, the latest on Ukraine and Dutch coalition talks
We discuss German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s trip to Washington, as he tries to bolster US support for Ukraine. Plus: Dutch coalition talks, fashion news and the UAE’s luxury property boom.
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Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 2497 - Will Republicans block Biden’s bill on border security and Ukraine?
We discuss the bill worth $118bn (€109bn), which will be debated by the US Senate today. Plus: protests in Senegal after parliament delays the presidential election, Marine Le Pen meets with the Alternative for Germany party and we catch up with J A Bayona, director of ‘Society of the Snow’.
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Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 2496 - Antony Blinken’s latest Middle East trip and Pakistan’s elections
We discuss Antony Blinken’s fifth Middle East trip since the 7 October attacks and how US strikes in the region are affecting talks. Plus: Pakistan’s elections, Liz Truss’s comeback bid and the headlines in Southeast Asia.
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Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 2495 - US strikes back
We get the latest on the US response to the drone attacks in Jordan, assess how Azerbaijan’s presidential election will impact the wider region and review the day’s papers. Plus: we meet designer Camille Jaillant of Olistic The Label and look at last night’s Grammy Awards.
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Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 2494 - Australia-New Zealand regional security
We start in Brussels to discuss the outcome of the EU Summit, before heading to Melbourne, where Australian and New Zealand defence and foreign ministers are meeting to talk about regional security. Plus: a report from the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair and a catch-up with Grammy-winning composer Lorne Balfe.
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Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 2493 - Will Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief army commander step down?
We ask Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk about the fate of the country’s armed-forces commander, General Valery Zaluzhny. Also in the programme: we assess the situation in Myanmar as the junta-imposed state of emergency comes to an end and we find out why the Catalan amnesty bill has failed to pass in the Spanish congress. Plus: we speak to Eszter Áron, creative director of Aeron, at Copenhagen International Fashion Fair.
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Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 2492 - Israel-Hamas hostage talks, austerity measures in Argentina and the future of the department store
We bring the latest on the Israel-Hamas hostage talks as Qatar’s prime minister meets US officials in Washington. Plus: Javier Milei’s economic bill is debated in Argentina’s parliament, a round-up of art news, and is the future of the department store in danger?
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Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 2491 - Tensions between Iran and Pakistan, and fresh turbulence for Boeing
We discuss how Israel’s war in Gaza is increasing tensions between Iran and Pakistan. Plus: the annual Corruption Perceptions Index, why three coup-hit nations have left the Economic Community of West African States and why Boeing is losing market share to Airbus. We also meet Jeffrey Wright, star of the Oscar-nominated ‘American Fiction’.
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Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 2490 - Can the CIA broker a deal between Israel and Hamas?
Will the director of the CIA, William Burns, be able to negotiate a truce and hostage deal when he meets his Egyptian and Israeli counterparts, as well as Qatar’s prime minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani? Following Finland’s presidential election on Sunday, we look at the future of the country. And with layoffs and strikes across the country, we examine what’s happening in the US media. Plus: why Guggenheim Bilbao is halting its expansion into a Basque nature reserve.
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Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 2489 - Israel’s tense relationship with allies
As Israel considers a buffer zone inside Gaza and criticises Qatar, is it at risk of pushing away allies? Also in the programme: the US says that it’s ready to send Turkey a shipment of F-16 fighter jets and we look ahead to the Finnish elections. Plus: why 2024 is set to be a good year for champagne.
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Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 2488 - The EU far-right eyes farmers’ protests
As farmers across Europe take to the streets, how do their protests link with the far-right movement in the EU? Then: the Philippines refuses to help the ICC’s drug-war probe, we assess the Red Sea disruption’s effect on global trade and look at the women serving in Ukraine’s armed forces. Plus: the diplomacy of alcohol as Saudi Arabia prepares to open its first liquor store – serving diplomats only.
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Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 2487 - New Hampshire primary and Germany’s train strikes
We have the latest from the all-important face-off between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary. Plus: the Turkish parliament votes on Swedish accession to Nato, Germany’s six-day train strike begins and the latest business news.
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Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 2486 - The EU’s role in Gaza
We discuss the EU’s role in Gaza as European foreign ministers met separately yesterday with their Israeli and Palestinian counterparts. Plus: an on-the-ground report from the New Hampshire primary, Ukraine strikes Russian gas and Madrid’s new graffiti police.
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 2485 - Nato prepares for its biggest drills since Cold War
We discuss Nato’s preparations for the ‘Steadfast Defender 24’ exercises, which will test the alliance’s ability to defend its eastern flank that borders Russia. Plus: a flick through the day’s papers, the latest climate news and a dispatch from Singapore Art Week.
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Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 2484 - Pakistan’s strikes in Iran and the Somalia-Ethiopia maritime dispute
We discuss the regional fallout following Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes in Iran. Plus: the Somalia-Ethiopia dispute over the Somaliland maritime deal, media freedom in Ukraine following reports of press intimidation and a special interview with Alexander Payne, the director of ‘The Holdovers’.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 2483 - China’s faltering economy and Japan Airlines’ first female president
Georgina Godwin is joined by Yossi Mekelberg for the latest in the Middle East as tensions flare in the region. Then, we look at China’s economy, examine why Nordic artists are calling for a Eurovision 2024 boycott and discuss Japan Airlines’ new president.
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Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 2482 - Iran launches missile strikes in Iraq and North Korea’s foreign minister visits Moscow
We discuss the regional spillover of the war in Gaza following Iranian missile strikes in Iraq and Syria. Plus: North Korea and Russia’s growing alliance, a check-in from the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting and the latest music news.
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Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 2481 - China’s push for influence in Africa
The latest on the Iowa caucuses, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi’s tour of Africa and the international reaction to another Houthi missile attack. Plus: the Iceland volcano eruption’s effect on infrastructure and a look through the morning’s papers.
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Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 2480 - Taiwan’s election, the Yemen strikes and news from the Balkans
We assess what’s next for Taiwan following elections on the island and China’s reaction to the results. Plus: Middle East specialist Sanam Vakil discusses the fallout following strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, the latest on aid to Ukraine, Denmark’s new monarch and highlights from the Emmy Awards.
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Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 2479 - US-led air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
US and UK forces have carried out air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen with mission support from the Netherlands, Australia, Canada and Bahrain. Targets reportedly include sites in the capital city, Sana’a, the Red Sea port of Al-Hudaydah, Dhamar and the northwestern Houthi stronghold of Sa’ada. We discuss the political consequences of South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Plus: an eventful week in US politics ahead of this year’s presidential election, Greece plans an initial public offering of Athens International Airport and the latest theatre news.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 2478 - South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICJ and a look ahead to Taiwan’s election
We assess the possibility of the International Court of Justice ordering Israel to halt its campaign in Gaza. Plus: Taiwan’s all-important election this weekend, Poland’s political meltdown and the latest business news.
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Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 2477 - Today’s Nato-Ukraine Council meeting and a dispatch from the Consumer Electronics Show
We discuss today’s Nato-Ukraine Council meeting against a backdrop of increased Russian attacks. Plus: the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a dispatch from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and Seoul’s new seatless subway carriages.
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Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 2476 - South Korea’s pre-election turmoil and a look ahead to the World Economic Forum
We ask Nik Gowing whether the Israel-Gaza war could spark a wider conflict in the region – and beyond. Plus: Steven Borowiec updates us on South Korea’s political crisis ahead of national elections and, with less than a week to go, we look ahead to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
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Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 2475 - Iraq prepares for the exit of US-led troops
Antony Blinken’s latest multi-stop tour of the Middle East, Iraq’s preparations for the exit of US-led troops and Ecuadorean president Daniel Noboa’s plan to hold a referendum on security measures. Plus: the business news and the winners of the Golden Globe Awards.
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Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 2474 - Fears of wider Middle East war, Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap and Thailand’s tourism push
We discuss the effect of the Israel-Gaza war on Lebanon and the potential for a broader fallout after a series of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah. Then: the latest on Russia’s war in Ukraine, following the biggest prisoner swap since the beginning of the invasion. Plus: Louis Vuitton’s first luxury hotel, film news and Helsinki’s annual light-art festival.
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Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 2473 - Iran drone attacks and US-Mexico border crossings
We give you the latest on Iran following the cancellation of president Ebrahim Raisi’s trip to Turkey and discuss the US decision to reopen border crossings with Mexico. Plus: the release of the explosive Epstein papers and business news with economist Vicky Pryce.
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Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 2472 - Wednesday 3 January
Georgina Godwin hosts a pacy round-up of the day’s biggest news, current affairs and business stories.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 2471 - Tuesday 2 January
Georgina Godwin hosts a pacy round-up of the day’s biggest news, current affairs and business stories.
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Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 2470 - Bring on 2024: Monocle Radio’s forecast for the year ahead
We discuss some of the biggest themes of the year to come, from defence to elections and diplomacy.
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Mon, 01 Jan 2024 - 2469 - Friday 29 December
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Georgina Godwin.
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Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 2468 - Thursday 28 December
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.
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Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 2467 - Wednesday 27 December
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson.
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Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 2466 - Boxing Day recap of 2023
Tom Edwards looks back at the year in music and film, and recaps some of 2023’s biggest moments in fashion. Plus: a survival guide to Christmas and New Year’s parties.
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Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 2465 - Christmas Day recap of 2023
Tom Edwards looks back at the year in design and architecture. We also visit a wooden-toy factory in Finland and Andrew Mueller recaps the past 12 months with a special ‘What We Learned’.
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Mon, 25 Dec 2023 - 2464 - ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Ford’s Theatre, Washington
A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by Emma Nelson. Plus: Chris Cermak reports on ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Ford’s Theatre in Washington.
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Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 2463 - France’s political crisis, Japan’s shifts its defence export rules and must-watch Christmas films
French president Emmanuel Macron faces a political crisis over a hardline immigration bill and Japan looks to formalise a policy change that will enable it to export several dozen Patriot missiles to the US. Plus: the day’s newspapers, the latest headlines in the UAE and a review of the Christmas films that you need to see this year.
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Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 2462 - The Red Sea crisis, Donald Trump’s Colorado disqualification and Christmas in Lapland
We have the latest on the Red Sea shipping crisis and the decision of Colorado’s Supreme Court to kick Donald Trump off the ballot. Plus: the day’s newspapers, the latest business news and a look at Christmas in Lapland.
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Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 2461 - Fears of Israel-Hezbollah war and the state of media in the US
We discuss the possibility of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah. Plus: we look ahead to next year’s election in South Africa, bring you the latest urbanism news and flick through the day’s papers.
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Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 2460 - Egypt’s presidential election results and Wagner’s African gold trade
Yossi Mekelberg discusses the weekend developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Plus: the latest on Egypt’s presidential election results, the Wagner group’s gold trade operations in Africa, a flip through the papers with Vincent McAviney and theatre news with Matt Wolf, a critic at ‘The New York Times’.
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Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 2459 - Trouble for Biden in US swing-state polls and Japan’s political crisis
We discuss the latest on the battle for the White House as Donald Trump surges in key swing-state polls and Joe Biden grapples with inflation, as well as a looming impeachment investigation. Then: Moncole’s Tokyo bureau chief, Fiona Wilson, discusses the political fallout from Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida’s latest scandal. Plus: Vladimir Putin’s Year of the Family 2024 agenda, a flip through the papers and Andrew Mueller’s take on the news of the week.
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Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 2458 - The EU summit, Putin’s annual call-in and Serbia’s election campaign
We discuss Ukraine’s EU membership bid as Hungary vows to stand firm against its accession. Plus: the latest on Vladimir Putin’s annual call-in, questions over Emmanuel Macron’s political future and Serbia’s messy election campaign. And: an interview with Bob van den Oord on the future of luxury travel and hospitality.
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Thu, 14 Dec 2023 - 2457 - Buying quiet: how Israel’s bribes to Hamas backfired
We examine Benjamin Netenyahu’s alleged scheme to bribe Hamas through Qatar Plus; Tim Bale explains how, in the UK, Tory factions are pulling the strings on Rwanda; Liz Cheney’s message to the GOP; and film critic Karen Krizanovich reveals how Japan is breathing life into the US box office.
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Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 2456 - Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Washington DC. How is Ukraine’s president faring at home and abroad?
We examine Volodymyr Zelensky’s efforts to bolster unity amid a rift between the Ukrainian leader and his top general. Plus: pro-democracy activist Nathan Law unpacks Hong Kong’s “patriots only” elections, a flick through today’s papers and a look at Swarovski’s new flagship store on Fifth Avenue.
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Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 2455 - The latest on Israel-Hamas and Egypt’s presidential election
We get the latest on the war between Israel and Hamas, examine the results of Egypt’s presidential election and debate Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida’s uncertain political future. Plus: the dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over Essequibo, art news and a dispatch from the Monocle Christmas Market.
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Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 2454 - Republicans block aid for Ukraine: what now?
Natasha Lindstaedt discusses divisions within Congress after Republican senators blocked billions in new funding for Ukraine. Plus: a flick through the latest issue of Monocle’s seasonal newspaper, ‘Alpino’, the latest TV and film news and a new ski season kicks off in Europe.
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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 2453 - The resurgence of Isis in Africa and reports of crimes against women by Hamas
We discuss the rise of Islamist extremism in the Sahel region of Africa and Christina Lamb examines widespread reports that rape was used as a tool of terror in the Hamas attacks. Plus: the latest from Cop 28, the future of luxury travel and Portugal unveils plans for a new Lisbon airport.
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Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 2452 - Putin’s surprise visit to the Middle East
As fighting in Gaza rages on, we examine Vladimir Putin’s trip to Saudi Arabia and the UAE to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict. Plus: Austria pushes to speed up EU accession talks with the Western Balkan and the latest theatre news.
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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 2451 - Impact of the Israel-Hamas war on France, Ukraine and regional spillover
We report on how the Israel-Hamas war is altering the political landscape in France, impacting US military aid to Ukraine and threatening to draw in more actors amid increasing tensions in the Middle East. Plus: papers, the latest on the Alaska Air-Hawaiian Airlines deal and business news.
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Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 2450 - Cop 28, Venezuela’s referendum and an India-US murder-plot scandal
A look at how the Cop 28 summit is going with Andrew Freedman, senior climate reporter at Axios. Plus: Venezuela’s referendum and a murder conspiracy in Delhi.
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