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Where next for Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on its infrastructure
October 8, 2026 · 38 minWith the Houthis warning Saudi Arabia to stay away from oil facilities, we consider how the Kingdom will respond. Plus: the Arctic Circle Assembly begins. Who gets to share in the new theatre of global competition? See o…
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Has Macron’s attempt to contain student protests made things worse?
October 7, 2026 · 35 minAliona Hlivco and Charles Hecker join to discuss why the Paris school protests have expanded beyond France. Then: Russia strikes a Ukraine apartment block on Vladimir Putin’s birthday. Plus: AI turns on tech creators. And: do important…
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Why Britain is fighting to keep its diplomatic foothold in Jerusalem
October 6, 2026 · 41 minWith Israel expected to close the British consulate in Jerusalem, we explore why Britain is determined to keep its diplomatic foothold in the region. Plus: Would you date in saunas? What Finns understand about communal spaces that the…
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Lula vs Bolsonaro, round two: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff
October 5, 2026 · 36 minBrazil heads to a runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Then: protests in Spain, France and Pakistan – do they work? Plus: should pets be allowed to fly in the cabin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The stakes of the Brazilian election and our favourite moments from Paris Fashion Week
October 2, 2026 · 43 minRobert Bound joins ‘The Monocle Daily’ Weekly Quiz. We head to São Paulo as Brazilians prepare to head to the polls. Plus: Argentina launches a new citizenship scheme and we’re off to Paris for the very best of fashion week. See…
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Iran and the US trade peace proposals and the government sets you up on a date
October 1, 2026 · 36 minAs Iran and the US trade peace proposals, we examine realistic diplomatic paths forward. Then: the looming Bosnian and Brazilian elections. Plus: don’t tread on my love life – governments get involved in matchmaking. See…
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Flydubai flight emergency: what happens now? Plus: Iran tells the US to vote out Trump
September 30, 2026 · 36 minAfter a pilot was stabbed and a plane emergency landed, we get the view from Tel Aviv. Then: has the Iran war’s unpopularity given Tehran sway in US politics? Plus: amid a global museum boom, we visit some of our favourites. See…
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The politics of ‘Hope Again’: is optimism back or are voters exhausted by crises?
September 29, 2026 · 34 minAs Andy Burnham gives his first Labour conference speech as UK leader, will his politics of hope strike a chord or ring hollow? Then: Tucker Carlson sits down with Andrew Tuck in Abu Dhabi. Plus: The beauty of complaining. See…