Podcast Episodes

Paris Fashion Week: Jonathan Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut

The latest from Paris Fashion Week as Jonathan Anderson makes his womenswear debut for Dior and Eurostar unveils its first new uniform collection in more than a decade. 

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The US federal government shutdown begins

The impact of the federal government shutdown as US government services grind to a halt and the salaries of hundreds of thousands of government employees go on hold. 

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Thailand’s new parliament outlines policies amid economic challenges

Thailand’s new prime minister sets out plans to revive the country’s flagging economy. Plus: the latest business news and headlines from the Gulf. And: how the Chicago River cleaned up its act.

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Moldova’s ruling pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity wins the parliamentary election

Moldova has voted back in the Party of Action and Solidarity in a pivotal parliamentary election, largely seen as a choice between the EU and Russia.

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nato countries deliberate a response to foreign drones in their airspace

Following multiple European airspace violations, we discuss how Nato countries will respond. Then: we explore what former French president Nicolas Sarkozy’s five-year sentence means for France. Plus:…

Published on 3 months ago

Why protesters are flying a pirate flag from a Japanese anime

Why a pirate flag featured in the hit Japanese anime TV show ‘One Piece’ has become a demonstration emblem for Gen Z protesters around the world.

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Published on 3 months ago

US Secret Service uncovers a network that could have disrupted the UN General Assembly

The US Secret Service dismantles a vast telecoms network that could have disrupted the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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Published on 3 months ago

Separate drone incidents shut major European airports

Live from Zürich: Hybrid warfare fears grow after drone incidents cause disruptions at Copenhagen and Oslo airports. Plus: Burberry's London Fashion Week show. And: Why Zürich residents will have a v…

Published on 3 months ago

Recognising a Palestinian state: the view from Asia

As several European countries formally recognise Palestinian statehood, we explore why many Asian countries have already made the move.

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Published on 3 months ago

Donald Trump’s UK visit concludes – but how successful was it?

As the US president makes his way back across the Atlantic, we discuss the pomp, the pageantry and the politics. Plus: London Design Festival and a new book taking Japan by storm.

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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago