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Ukraine targets Moscow with its biggest drone strike of the war
18/06/2026 | 37 mins.
Ukraine’s president calls the overnight strikes on Moscow a totally just response to Russia’s recent attacks as senior EU officials hold calls with the Kremlin. Then: the US defense secretary scorns Nato allies. And: as the US blockade holds fast, we look at Cuba’s new economic reforms.
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Donald Trump threatens to resume ‘dropping bombs’ if Iran agreement fails
17/06/2026 | 44 mins.
On the final day of the G7 summit in France, the US president says that the peace memorandum agreed with Iran is “not final”. Then: Germany and Poland sign a new defence deal. And why are Japanese ice-cream makers in hot water?
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Positive signals from President Trump as G7 works to build peace in Ukraine
16/06/2026 | 37 mins.
Ukraine’s president attends the G7 summit, with the US promising to get Russia to discuss peace. Then: why some global banks are raising interest rates. And: we examine India’s bolts and braces approach to exam security.
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Will Israel and Hezbollah observe a US-Iran ceasefire?
15/06/2026 | 39 mins.
Our panel assesses the US-Iran deal and whether Lebanon is a part of it. Plus: the G7 debates tariffs; London launches an anti-‘lies’ campaign; and the T-Rex leather bag that failed to sell. Then: Peter S Canellos’s new book.
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SpaceX’s record IPO, ‘The Guide to Generous Hosting’ and an homage to David Hockney
12/06/2026 | 49 mins.
We head to the New York Stock Exchange, where SpaceX has just completed the world’s largest-ever IPO. Then: Grace Charlton and Nic Monisse bring us coverage from Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design. Plus: the ‘Konfekt’ team teaches us the art of generous hosting and we pay homage to David Hockney.
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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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