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Why Italians are glued to their screens for the Sanremo Music Festival
We explore the allure of Sanremo as day five of the festival comes to a close. Plus: the changing landscape of music entrepreneurship with Lucy Dream…
8 hours ago
Why Hungary is being accused of undermining support for Ukraine
We explore whether Hungary’s fight over oil could change the course of the war in Ukraine. Plus: as Mumbai residents plead for respite from ‘musical …
1 day, 8 hours ago
Germany’s chancellor Merz pushes for more co-operation with China during Beijing visit
German chancellor Friedrich Merz lands in Beijing as the latest western leader looking to improve trade relations with China. Plus: why Kyoto’s mayor…
2 days, 8 hours ago
How united is Europe on the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine?
After four years of war in Ukraine, we take a look at the state of European security and defence. Then: why we were so invested in Winter Olympic cov…
3 days, 8 hours ago
Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of cartel boss. Plus: is Hungary a thorn in Europe’s side?
Violence sweeps across Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho is killed in military custody. Then: we ask why Hungary is causing problems for Europe’s …
4 days, 8 hours ago
The US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs
What is the future of US tariffs after the Supreme Court’s ruling? Then: is the future of European defence in doubt? Plus: Monocle signs off after tw…
1 week ago
The Board of Peace gets under way while Iran is on tenterhooks
Yossi Mekelberg and Isabel Hilton discuss Donald Trump inaugurating the Board of Peace as potential conflict with Iran continues to linger. Plus: Ven…
1 week, 1 day ago
Social-media addiction, under-16s and European investigations
We discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony on social-media addiction and whether under-16s should be banned. Plus: Can politics, sports and culture mix a…
1 week, 2 days ago
Geneva hosts talks on Ukraine-Russia and Iran. Plus: will Europe increase defence spending?
Guests Alex von Tunzelmann and David Brennan discuss peace talks in Geneva and the UK’s defence spending. Then: we remember civil-rights icon Jesse J…
1 week, 3 days ago
Do you believe in signs? The Year of the Horse gets under way
Panellists Chris Phillips and Rainbow Murray discuss the Board of Peace’s pledge to Gaza, why Marco Rubio went to Hungary and which country has the b…
1 week, 4 days ago