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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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35:54

What’s next for Quad beyond the tenures of Joe Biden...

The Briefing ·

2024/09/20

As US president Joe Biden hosts leaders from Australia, India and Japan at his Delaware home for the Quad Summit, we explore the group’s future amid two leadership transitions. Plus: Greenland’s push for independence, a lookahead to the UK Labour Party Conference and tech news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:06

Lebanon latest: calls for revenge and fears of a...

The Briefing ·

2024/09/19

In the aftermath of recent attacks in Lebanon, we discuss escalating tensions and violence in the region with journalist Stefanie Glinski in Beirut. Then: more diplomatic engagement with the crisis in Sudan and a transport-news roundup. Plus: we head to Sri Lanka for the Global Countdown with Fernando Augusto Pacheco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:10

Fallout from the Beirut pager blasts

The Briefing ·

2024/09/18

Hezbollah vows retaliation after blaming Israel for the deadly pager blasts in Beirut yesterday. US media sources, among others, have confirmed Israel planted the explosives. Then: Russia orders an evacuation from its Tver region following Ukrainian drone strikes. Plus: will Boeing workers and bosses reach a deal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:55

Who is in Ursula von der Leyen’s new European...

The Briefing ·

2024/09/17

The European Commission president has unveiled her new team after intense negotiations. What do her choices reveal about the EU’s future direction? Plus: Georgina Godwin on the Booker Prize shortlist and highlights from London Fashion Week with Monocle’s Grace Charlton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:49

Trouble for Ursula von der Leyen

The Briefing ·

2024/09/16

Thierry Breton has resigned as European commissioner, blaming the decision on Ursula von der Leyen’s leadership. We consider what this means for her future. Then: what does Russia really mean when it threatens escalation and is Justin Trudeau leading Canada’s Liberals to disaster? Plus: a preview of London Design Week with Monocle’s design editor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:19

Putin’s new warning

The Briefing ·

2024/09/13

As Biden thaws on the idea of allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia, Putin responds with a warning to the West. James Rodgers joins Georgina Godwin to discuss what effect the Russian leader’s words have. Plus: We look ahead to Monday’s European Commision report and has Europe fallen out of love with the Fiat 500?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:45

North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles

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2024/09/12

North Korea launches a fresh wave of short-range ballistic missiles after months of trading provocations with South Korea. Bill Hayton joins Emma Nelson to discuss the regional implications. Plus: we listen in live to the historic Polaris Spacewalk and Fernando Augusto Pacheco gives us a run-down of the latest from the charts in the Middle East and North Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:25

Harris rattles Trump

The Briefing ·

2024/09/11

As the global reactions to the US election debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump pour in, Natasha Lindstaedt joins Vincent McAviney to discuss some of the highlights. Plus: has a small island off the coast of Galicia found a positive solution to the overtourism problem?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:14

Harris vs Trump: What to expect?

The Briefing ·

2024/09/10

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prepare for their highly anticipated debate in Philadelphia, Julie Norman joins Vincent McAviney to discuss what types of sparks might fly when the two finally go head to head. Plus: Could ‘motionless’ turbines be a solution to wind power’s noise and wildlife problems? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:01

France’s fury

The Briefing ·

2024/09/09

As the Paris Olympics drew to a close yesterday, France’s political truce showed itself to be well and truly over. Nina dos Santos joins Vincent McAviney to discuss the fresh turbulence in France. Plus: if you’re at a loss for where to get your athletics fix now that the games are over, perhaps you fancy a spot of falconry, equestrian archery or goat polo? We'll be going live at the Kazanat Hippodrome in Kazakhstan for the World Nomad Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:21

Antony Blinken pushes for general elections in Haiti

The Briefing ·

2024/09/06

The latest on US secretary of state Antony Blinken’s visit to Haiti where he pressed leaders to take decisive steps toward elections. Plus: after a whirlwind week in Canadian politics we discuss the possibility of an early general vote. Then: a special interview with Ukrainian fashion designer Nadya Dzyak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:24

Egypt and Turkey: friends or foes?

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2024/09/05

Egypt’s president makes first trip to Turkey in twelve years as the two powers look to push past a decade of tensions. Then: Australia and Japan bolster security ties, New Zealand wants to nearly triple tourist tax for international visitors and the latest business news. Plus: the Global Countdown tunes in to Estonia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:56

Macron’s search for a new prime minister continues

The Briefing ·

2024/09/04

France is in the midst of unprecedented political uncertainty as president Emmanuel Macron continues his search for a new prime minister. Then: as the US charges Hamas’s leaders, we’ll look at the Gazan hostages held by Israel. Plus: we meet Iryna Krasnoshtan of the International Centre for Ukrainian Victory and hear from our roving Olympics and Paralympics correspondent Kieran Pender.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:55

UK halts some exports of arms to Israel and Pope...

The Briefing ·

2024/09/03

UK halts some exports of arms to Israel citing possible law breaches, Turkey becomes the first Nato member to request membership of the Brics economic bloc and Pope Francis arrives in Jakarta – the first stop on the longest tour of his papacy. Plus: Beata Javorcik on global economic fragmentation at Globsec.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:26

General strike: Israelis demand a hostage deal

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2024/09/02

A nationwide general strike is under way in Israel, with thousands demanding that the government reach a deal with Hamas over hostages held in Gaza. Then: Alternative for Germany makes “historic gains” in state elections but will it actually be able to govern? Plus: we meet Ukraine’s former deputy defence minister, Volodymyr Havrylov, and hear about the latest row in Paris over keeping the Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:41

Australia and Indonesia deepen military ties

The Briefing ·

2024/08/30

Australia and Indonesia have significantly upgraded their military relationship but what does this new defence agreement entail? Then: the EU says that it won’t recognise the “democratic legitimacy” of Venezuela’s election and we sit down with former president of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid at Globsec. Plus: the latest business news and next year’s Eurovision Song Contest prepares to head to Basel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:45

Why is Egypt getting between Somalia and Ethiopia?

The Briefing ·

2024/08/29

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan concludes a three-day trip to China by meeting president Xi Jinping. But what does the visit signify for the future of US-China relations? Then: Egypt sends military aid to Somalia as tensions with Ethiopia soar. Plus: fashion and retail news along with our weekly Global Countdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:44

Israel launches major operation in the West Bank

The Briefing ·

2024/08/28

Israel has launched a major operation in the West Bank targeting at least four Palestinian cities. Then: Turkey’s foreign minister is heading back to Brussels to meet with the European Union after a five-year absence and Japan announces plans to build its biggest-ever patrol ship as regional tensions grow. Plus: the Venice Film Festival begins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:13

Jake Sullivan visits China and Russia launches more...

The Briefing ·

2024/08/27

As US national security advisor Jake Sullivan starts his three-day trip to China, we discuss what to expect from crucial talks between the two countries on issues including Taiwan, trade and the South China Sea. Plus: Ukrainian member of parliament, Kira Rudik, joins Andrew Mueller to discuss Russia’s relentless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and the need for stronger Western support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:15

Crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah, and missiles...

The Briefing ·

2024/08/26

How will the military escalation between Israel and Hezbollah affect the ongoing hostage negotiations with Hamas? Plus; Russia launches an attack over Ukraine, Indonesian's protest against a political dynasty, the far-left makes big gains in Eastern Germany and Monocle's Senior Correspondent brings us a roundup of the Brazilian newspapers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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