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The Briefing

A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.

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35:53

French government collapse unnerves Eurozone

The Briefing ·

2024/12/05

As president Macron searches for a new prime minister and prepares to address the nation tonight, Brussels looks on in concern over France’s debt crisis. Plus, the latest from South Korea after the attempted martial-law takeover. Then, business news and a festive ‘Global Countdown’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:11

South Korea’s president faces impeachment vote

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2024/12/04

South Korean MPs begin impeachment proceedings against president Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his attempt to impose martial law. Plus, how Syria’s instability could hurt Russia’s military capabilities, a roundup of nordic news and the latest from the design world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:22

Protests continue in Georgia

The Briefing ·

2024/12/03

We get the latest on the ongoing protests in Georgia. UK prime minister Keir Starmer encourages the transatlantic alliance to be bolstered but avoids discussing the Parthenon marbles with his visiting Greek counterpart. Then we check in on the International Luxury Travel Market and the UK Fashion Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:20

Joe Biden touches down in Angola

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2024/12/02

For one of his final international engagements as US president, Joe Biden arrives in Angola, making good on his promise to visit an African country. Another president on tour is Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te, who visits the Marshall Islands after trips to Hawaii and Guam over the weekend. Plus: Monocle’s Paris bureau chief, Simon Bouvier, on Donald Trump’s selection of property developer Charles Kushner – his son-in-law Jared’s father – as US ambassador to France. And we get the latest business news from

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32:40

Iranian and European officials talk nuclear

The Briefing ·

2024/11/29

Emma Nelson discusses nuclear talks in Geneva and a “wonderful” phone call between Mexico City and Washington. Then: rising cinema out of Brasilia and Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, speaks with Soane Medal winner Hanif Kara.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:13

A storm in Paris and sabotage in the Baltic Sea

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2024/11/28

French prime minister Michel Barnier may be staring down the barrel of a no-confidence vote following an unpopular budget. Beijing is accused of sabotaging cables in the Baltic Sea. Then: how countries are making Thanksgiving foods their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:20

Ukraine in South Korea and ceasefire celebrations

The Briefing ·

2024/11/27

A Ukrainian delegation is in South Korea today amid reports that Russia is advancing at pace. Stephen Dalziel joins Christopher Cermak to discuss how much further the war might ramp up. Plus: Should displaced Lebanese citizens be returning so quickly? And how much more will tourists have to pay for their Japanese onsen?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:30

Fresh strikes on Beirut as Israeli cabinet meets to...

The Briefing ·

2024/11/26

As hopes grow for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Leila Molana-Allen joins Chris Cermak to discuss the terms of the proposed deal. Plus: will Trump’s tariffs spark a trade war and how is Chinese Taipei celebrating in Taiwan’s capital?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:11

Yamandú Orsi wins Uruguay’s presidential run-off...

The Briefing ·

2024/11/25

After Yamandú Orsi claims victory in a hard-fought presidential run-off election, Andrew Thompson joins Georgina Godwin to discuss what comes next for Uruguay. Plus: Nina Dos Santos on the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting and Melissa Chemam on the Prix Goncourt controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:55

The White House’s view on Israel

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2024/11/22

President Biden rejects the ICC’s arrest warrants while US envoy Amos Hochstein continues ceasefire efforts. Plus, we head to Bucharest ahead of this weekend’s Romanian presidential elections. Then, we’re off to Milan to find out why Via Monte Napoleone is now the world’s most expensive street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:55

Five Eyes deepens ties with non-member Japan amid...

The Briefing ·

2024/11/21

We discuss the first Japan-hosted meeting of the Five Eyes grouping of intelligence officials from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Plus: the UK prime minister is one of the last centre-left leaders who hasn’t lost an election – can Keir Starmer handle the spotlight as Western support for Ukraine falters? And: we head to Austria for ‘The Global Countdown’ with Fernando Augusto Pacheco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:52

US shuts Kyiv embassy ahead of potential air strike

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2024/11/20

The US embassy in Kyiv closes amid fears of a major Russian missile attack, just as US president Joe Biden agrees to give anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine. Then: Austria’s three-party coalition begins to take shape and a group of authors in Australia provide every federal politician with five books to encourage a nuanced debate over the Middle East conflict. Plus: Los Angeles declares itself a “sanctuary city” and we get the latest fashion news from Balenciaga to LVMH and Saint Laurent.See

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31:42

Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists in...

The Briefing ·

2024/11/19

As the world reacts to Hong Kong’s imprisonment of 45 pro-democracy activists, Steve Tsang joins Georgina Godwin to discuss Beijing’s defence of the landmark sentencing. Then: the first globally extinct bird species from mainland Europe and North Africa and West Asia with Stephen Moss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:41

Ukraine receives permission to strike inside Russia

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2024/11/18

After months of asking, Ukraine has been granted permission to use long-range missiles provided by the West, to strike deep inside of Russia. Biden’s decision comes just days before a major assault is expected by Russian and North Korean troops to dislodge Ukrainian forces from Kursk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:36

Brazil prepares to host G20 summit

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2024/11/15

Brazil is set to host the G20 summit with world leaders expected to focus on social inclusion, global reform and sustainability. But will it be overshadowed by president-elect Trump? Plus: Marine Le Pen battles to stay on the ballot in French courts, secret plans for pay-per-mile driving in London and an Asian news roundup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:53

China’s push to bolster ties with Latin America

The Briefing ·

2024/11/14

As Xi Jinping inaugurates a $1.3bn port during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Peru, we discuss China’s expanding influence in South America ahead of next week’s G20 summit. Plus: is Cop29 doomed to fail? And: we head to Italy for ‘The Global Countdown’ with Fernando Augusto Pacheco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:47

Can Elon Musk boost US government efficiency?

The Briefing ·

2024/11/13

President-elect Donald Trump has made Elon Musk a cost-cutting tsar as the head of a newly created Department of Government Efficiency. Then: we examine how the violence in Amsterdam surrounding a football match involving an Israeli team unfolded. Plus: how Finns combat the winter blues and the surge in Americans looking to move abroad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:29

Trump’s cabinet takes shape

The Briefing ·

2024/11/12

US president-elect Trump has begun forming his new cabinet. We examine what the White House hopefuls could bring to their roles. Then: world leaders descend on Lima for the Apec summit. Plus: we dig through the archives at Magnum Photos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:30

Confusion over Trump’s Ukraine strategy

The Briefing ·

2024/11/11

Ukraine takes the fight to Moscow amid confusion over whether Donald Trump actually spoke with Vladimir Putin over the weekend. Will Kim Jong-un be feeling “fire and fury” from the president-elect or will they be exchanging love letters once again? Plus: a round-up of the latest architecture news and a check-in with the COP29 climate summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:15

Trump appoints Susie Wiles

The Briefing ·

2024/11/08

As Trump appoints Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, Katie Gaddini joins from Washington to discuss the speculations around Trump’s cabinet appointments. Plus: violent attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam and Karen Krizanovich joins us for the latest from the world of film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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