Monocle 24: The Briefing

The latest from Iran as the state embarks on a wave of arrests and executions of suspected Israeli spies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the fates of 40,000 missing people in Ukraine remain unknown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump’s words to Nato might seem friendly enough but there are doubts about the future of US commitment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire as hostilities begin once again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from 16 Rue Bachaumont in Paris, Emma Nelson and guests assess Europe’s response to US strikes on Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Zürich: Maarit Ströbele from Hochparterre drops by to discuss their latest issue. Plus: Jessica Bridger on The Klosters Forum, a newspaper winds down and the next stop in our summer series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Zürich: Christian Gattiker of Julius Baer explains how stock markets and investors are reacting to the Iran-Israel conflict and other tumult from the US, Europe and the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the UN Human Rights Council summer session in Geneva, which faces major budget shortages and threats from the US, with Michelle Langrand of Geneva Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump leaves the G7 as Iran signals that it’s willing to talk. We speak to a mediator in Zürich about Iran’s bargaining power after five days of Israeli strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Bouvier joins us from the Paris Air Show and Tyler Brûlé joins from our Zürich studio to discuss the launch of the Paris Air Show and what to expect from aviation at a time of global tumult.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world reacts to the IDF’s Operation Rising Lion, we get the view from Israel and Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the UN nuclear watchdog formally declares Iran non-compliant with nuclear standards, we discuss how this will add to already ramped-up tensions between the US and Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the US and China resume their trade truce, we discuss how certain it really is. Plus: Donald Tusk’s no-confidence vote, France versus Israel, book censorship in Malaysia and uranium mining in Utah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Austrian officials respond to reports of a school shooting that has left at least nine people dead, Alexei Korolyov reports from Vienna on the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the US President’s full travel ban on 12 countries comes into effect, we discuss the view from the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel confirms that it’s arming Palestinian factions within Gaza who oppose Hamas, Leila Molana-Allen tells us more. Plus: a flick through Brazil’s papers and J-pop’s government-backed global expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the fallout of Elon Musk’s criticism of Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”. Are the latest round of executive actions simply a distraction from Musk’s broadside? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest following Israel’s decision to pause aid distribution in Gaza for 24 hours. Then: the rift between Poland’s new right-wing president and its liberal prime minister. Plus: the Middle East’s burgeoning art market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dutch government collapses as far-right leader Geert Wilders pulls his far-right PVV party out of a coalition. We have the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a series of air strikes over the weekend, Ukraine and Russia sit down for a second round of talks in Istanbul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking in Singapore ahead of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, called on European leaders to harden their collective position on Israel if the humanitarian situation in Gaza doesn’t improve soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Viktor Orbán hosts the Conservative Political Action Conference’s (CPAC) next European stop in Budapest, former Hungarian MP Zsuzsanna Szelényi joins to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gorana Grgić examines the EU’s €150bn SAFE scheme, a new arms fund aimed at countering Russian aggression and US withdrawal. Then: how bread became Ukraine’s symbol of resistance. And: Monte Carlo with Jacquemus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles III is set to give the throne address to open Canada’s 45th session of parliament. Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, said the royal visit “clearly underscores the sovereignty of our country”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by Chris Cermak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As US and Iranian representatives meet in Rome, Burcu Özçelik joins to discuss. Plus: Germany’s biggest troop deployment since the Second World War, Hong Kong’s news sector tax audits and Brazil at Cannes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Netanyahu condemns international rhetoric following the killing of two Israeli embassy workers, the president of the US-Middle East Project, Daniel Levy, joins to discuss. Plus: Taiwan’s last nuclear reactor and ‘The Global Countdown’ heads to Argentina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel continues Gaza offensive despite international criticism and prepares to strike Iran without Washington’s support. Plus: Vietnam’s $60bn high-speed rail, how to observe an election and Wall Street’s view on Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition leaders in Italy protest the Meloni government’s call to abstain from a referendum on birthright citizenship. Plus: flying taxis in Al Ain and the best beach reads from the summer issue of Konfekt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK and the EU strike a deal to “reset” relations. Then: Laura Kramer reports from Bucharest as the city’s mayor wins the Romanian presidency. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco and Christopher Cermak discuss Eurovision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following “difficult but useful” US-Iran talks in Oman, what will come of fresh discussions with European partners today? Plus: election campaigns in Portugal and South Korea, business news and the British Fashion Council awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leila Molana Allen joins to discuss the disparities between US and Israeli policy in Gaza. Plus: Hong Kong’s security crackdown, foreign investment in UK newspapers and a Eurovision special of ‘The Global Countdown’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the US lifts sanctions on Syria, Nada AlTaher joins to discuss Trump’s meeting with president Ahmed al-Sharaa. Plus: Macron’s marathon TV appearance, Estonia’s largest military exercise, remembering José Mujica and the EBRD forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xi Jinping extends more than €8.2bn in credit to Latin American and Caribbean countries. Plus: Denmark takes over as chair of the Arctic Council, the new pope speaks and Estonia’s Eurovision entry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China and the US have agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days. But will this trade war ceasefire last? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, heads to Saudi Arabia and Qatar ahead of the Iran-Arab World Dialogue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK is expected to be the first country to announce a deal with the US since Trump’s tariffs were announced. Is the special relationship alive and well? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As leaders across the globe call for restraint following India’s strikes on Pakistan, we speak to journalists in New Delhi and Islamabad about the mood on the ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friedrich Merz suffers a dramatic defeat in the Budestag, failing to win a majority in a parliamentary vote to become chancellor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Ukraine’s forces move into Kursk on a second incursion, we examine what lies ahead for the peace deal. Plus: The future of AUKUS after Albanese’s win, Germany’s new era, the conclave begins this week and hospitality at tonight’s Met Gala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a vote is announced to ratify parts of the minerals deal in Ukraine’s parliament, Ukrainian MP Oleksii Goncharenko joins us to discuss the future of Ukraine-US relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We consider how the Ukraine and the US’s minerals deal will actually work. Then: will shifts in US and Canadian politics influence Australian voters? Plus: the view from Ghana ahead of the papal conclave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.