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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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34:04

The EU fills its top jobs

The Briefing ·

2024/06/28

After European leaders agree who will fill the EU’s top posts, we discuss what comes next and look ahead to France’s elections. Plus, international reactions to the US presidential debate, the latest from Gaza, Monocle’s new Paris office and Greenland Air’s first flight to Canada in a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:36

Attempted coup leader arrested in Bolivia

The Briefing ·

2024/06/27

Police in Bolivia have arrested the leader of an apparent coup attempt, soon after soldiers stormed the palace of the president. In Japan, the yen tumbles to its weakest level in 38 years. Plus: the US prepares for another tense presidential TV debate and Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey hits newsstands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:05

Journalist Evan Gershkovich’s closed trial begins in...

The Briefing ·

2024/06/26

‘Wall Street Journal’ reporter Evan Gershkovich has appeared behind closed doors today in a Russian court, facing spying allegations that the publication and the US government have sternly rejected. Elsewhere, Volodymyr Zelensky hails the start of EU accession talks for Ukraine, Germany’s new citizens must declare Israel’s right to exist, Assange returns to Australia and, with a month to go, Paris completes final preparations for the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:05

Julian Assange strikes plea deal for freedom

The Briefing ·

2024/06/25

After more than a decade in legal limbo, Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of espionage in the US in exchange for his freedom. Also on the programme: why an Israeli Supreme Court ruling that ultra-Orthodox Jews must serve in the IDF could bring down Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Plus: business news, the Japanese state visit to Britain and China’s unique moon rocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:15

Ukraine prepares for the formal launch of its EU...

The Briefing ·

2024/06/24

What does it mean for Ukraine to formally start accession talks with the European Union? We speak to Ukrainian MP Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze. Plus: a look at the Sahel militants operating in Nigeria, the Argentine president visiting Europe and we hear about the Swiss travel system from Andreas Nef.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:50

Mark Rutte set to become the next Nato chief

The Briefing ·

2024/06/21

The Netherlands’ longest-serving leader, Mark Rutte, has won the race to become the next head of Nato. But what will the alliance look like under his leadership? Then: Viktor Orbán and Olaf Scholz meet in Berlin to talk about EU co-operation and Slovakia’s parliament approves the abolition of the country’s public broadcaster. Plus: citizens reclaim their cities, turning squares into public living rooms as football takes the continent by storm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:04

The race to become Tokyo’s governor begins

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2024/06/20

As campaigning begins to become the governor of Tokyo, we hear from Tomohiko Taniguchi, a former special adviser to the cabinet of Shinzo Abe, on who’s in the lead to run the world’s most populous city. Then: Canada lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group; and we hear from the United Nations deputy high commissioner for refugees, Kelly Clements, on the agency’s work with the likes of Ikea and Uniqlo to employ refugees. Plus: our weekly global countdown takes us to Sri Lanka.See

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32:55

Is all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah near?

The Briefing ·

2024/06/19

Israel’s foreign minister, Israel Katz, says a decision on all out-war is near as Hezbollah releases drone footage of sensitive Israeli sites. Then: As Boeing’s CEO faces a grilling before the US Senate, can the company restore quality to recover its reputation? Plus: the latest business news and a round-up from the Balkans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:34

The internal battle to be the next Nato...

The Briefing ·

2024/06/18

After Biden praises the outgoing Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg, we look at what his probable successor, former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte, might have to do to secure the backing of Hungary. Elsewhere, South Korea and Australia attempt to improve diplomatic relations with China as tensions rise in the region. Plus: same-sex marriage is legalised in Thailand and the V&A’s new Naomi Campbell exhibition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:14

Evan Gershkovich trial date set in Russia

The Briefing ·

2024/06/17

A look back at the weekend’s Ukraine peace summit, a trial date is set for ‘Wall Street Journal’ reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia, Greece’s prime minister reshuffles his cabinet after the EU elections, and the Tony Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:51

South Africa inches closer to a coalition government

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2024/06/14

We’re in South Africa, where the newly elected parliament has been convening to choose the country’s next president. Then: we turn to Moldova, where the UK, US and Canada have accused Russia of interfering with its forthcoming presidential election and EU referendum. Plus: dispatches from Art Basel and Pitti Uomo, and we hear how the New Zealand Opera is providing braille surtitles for its live performances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:22

Milei’s reforms spark clashes in Argentina

The Briefing ·

2024/06/13

Demonstrators have taken to the streets outside in Buenos Aires, protesting against president Javier Milei’s controversial economic-reform package. Keir Starmer, the UK’s likely next prime minister, sets out his party’s international agenda. Plus: China’s premier, Li Qiang, visits New Zealand and why Nigeria is changing its national anthem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:43

Where does Hunter Biden’s conviction leave his...

The Briefing ·

2024/06/12

Joe Biden has made history – but not in a way he’d like. His son Hunter is the first sitting president’s child to be convicted in federal court. How will it affect the incumbent’s re-election campaign? Plus: Cuba’s tourism industry falters, Iceland continues whaling and Hollywood’s summer turns stormy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:47

Ukraine Recovery Conference starts as nervous eastern...

The Briefing ·

2024/06/11

The UN Security Council approves the US-backed ceasefire plan for Gaza but will Israel get onboard. President Zelensky arrives in Berlin for a recovery conference as nervous eastern Nato members meet in Riga. Plus: Slovakia’s public broadcaster comes under threat and the latest fashion news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:55

Macron calls a snap election

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2024/06/10

Already democracy’s busiest year, 2024 just got even more frantic with Emmanuel Macron’s announcement of a surprise French parliamentary election after Marine Le Pen’s European-election triumph. Plus: the attack on Denmark’s prime minister, Brazil’s extradition battle with Argentina and Apple plays catch-up on AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:19

Zelensky receives a hero’s welcome in France

The Briefing ·

2024/06/07

Volodymyr Zelensky has been branded a “hero” by one D-Day veteran as France announces that it will provide Ukraine with fighter jets and training. Authorities in Hong Kong further crack down on free speech as two British judges quit its top court. Then: a busy week for space travel and why young EU voters are swayed by the right. Plus: can anyone besides Taylor Swift still sell out stadiums?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:13

Voters go to the polls across the EU’s 27 member states

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2024/06/06

Millions of voters across the EU’s 27 member states are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament. The ballot will return 720 MEPs who could have a major effect on the bloc’s political direction. Joe Biden accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of purposefully prolonging the war in Gaza. Plus: this year’s new Serpentine Pavilion is unveiled and Egypt bids to be the first African nation to host the Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:31

The world’s biggest election delivers shock result in...

The Briefing ·

2024/06/05

Narendra Modi, the once seemingly unflappable leader of India, appears to have had his wings clipped in a shock result from India’s elections. We also check in on US election campaigns, exactly five months out from the vote. Plus: the latest business news and Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg visits new member Finland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:47

India’s surprising election results

The Briefing ·

2024/06/04

The results of the world’s biggest-ever election are surprising for India’s incumbent prime minister, Narendra Modi. Also on the programme: the UK’s first TV election debate is overshadowed by the re-emergence of Nigel Farage. Plus: the possible break-up of Belgium and the latest space news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:33

Will Israel accept the United States ceasefire plan...

The Briefing ·

2024/06/03

US president Joe Biden lays out a ceasefire proposal for Israel and Hamas and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky accuses China of helping Russia sabotage its upcoming peace summit. Then: business news with Bloomberg, we report from Johannesburg on the South African elections and our EU elections series heads to the Baltics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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