Nato’s summit kicks off in Ankara
Defence spending is top of the agenda as Nato leaders gather in Turkey. Plus: Marine Le Pen waits to find out if she can run for the French presidency. And: We take a closer look at Canada’s new subma...
7 Jul 58min
As Russia eyes Poland, Warsaw and Kyiv are drifting apart
Following a US warning that Russia could target Poland as a provocation against Nato, Warsaw finds itself more central than ever to European security. But as Washington deepens military ties with Pola...
6 Jul 57min
Can Germany reboot its economy? Merz’s political gamble to restore growth
Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveils Germany’s biggest reform package in years. Is it enough to revive the economy, hold off the far-right and convince businesses to invest again? Plus: can Ukraine’s 40-...
3 Jul 58min
Why does Donald Trump want Syria to take on Hezbollah in Lebanon?
Donald Trump has suggested Syria could play a role in confronting Hezbollah in Lebanon. But does Damascus want to get involved? Plus: Portugal resumes train manufacturing and Australia turns to drones...
2 Jul 58min
Live from London and Paris: Venezuela denies Machado entry and Monaco suffers rare bomb attack
We discuss frustrations in Venezuela and the role of opposition leader María Corina Machado. Plus: An explosion in Monaco targets a Ukrainian oligarch; and our America 250 series looks at tipping poin...
1 Jul 58min
South Africa faces deadline, shutdown and anti-migrant unrest
South Africa braces for shutdown after weeks of anti-migrant unrest. Plus: Nobel Foundation head Hanna Stjärne; planetary defences on Asteroid Day; and Thomas Chatterton Williams on Europe’s air-condi...
30 Jun 58min
The death toll rises in Venezuela after earthquakes
Thousands are still missing following two huge earthquakes in Venezuela. Then: will Israel ever withdraw from Lebanon, Syria and Gaza? Plus: Rome airport CEO warns of summer chaos, America at 250, and...
29 Jun 1h 2min
The world scrambles to help after Venezuela’s worst earthquakes in 100 years
A massive rescue effort begins in Venezuela, where hundreds have died and thousands are missing. Then: Protests in Albania ramp up, Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2026, urbanism news and a new Frida...
26 Jun 1h
