We discuss the conflict in the Tigray region ahead of the release of the first human rights report since the war began and get the latest from Cop26. Plus, the latest trade and economy news, and a look at what’s making the newspapers in Switzerland.
Category Archives: Politics
Morning News: American Police Reform, Crypto In Cuba, Mysteries Of Eels
More than a year after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis policeman, the city votes on an overhaul of its force. We examine America’s shifting debate over police reform.
Cryptocurrencies have taken off in Cuba; but the communist authorities want control. And light may be shed on the mystery of the reproductive habits—and extraordinary migration—of eels.
Analysis: Can The U.S. Debt Keep Increasing Forever?
As lawmakers prepare for another hike in the U.S. debt ceiling, WSJ’s Greg Ip explains why it’s economically feasible for the U.S. to keep borrowing, as long as interest rates stay low.
Front Cover Preview: The New Yorker – November 8
News Analysis: Glasgow Climate Summit, Turkey’s Patriarch & Bollywood
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week why the COP26 climate summit will be both disappointing—and crucial; the autumn of a patriarch in Turkey (11:23); and our Banyan columnist on the BJP’s battle with Bollywood (18:47).
Sunday Morning: News From London & Zurich
Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, and our panellists round up the weekend’s biggest news. Plus, we check in with our friends and correspondents in London, Bangkok and Berlin. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Georgina Godwin covers the weekend’s biggest discussion topics. Vincent McAviney will leaf through the day’s papers, Monocle’s editor in chief Andrew Tucks shares his thoughts in his weekend column, and we check in on the Helsinki Book Fair.
Morning News: Rome’s G20 Summit, Afghan Women’s Rights, Coup In Sudan
We preview the agenda of the G20 summit in Rome and hear from a leading Afghan women’s rights advocate and former politician who had to flee Kabul. Plus: a review of the morning papers and the top business headlines.
Morning News: President Biden Heads To Europe, U.S. Economic Growth, Prison
President Biden will make a delayed departure for Europe as Democratic lawmakers spar over his spending agenda. Economic forecasters predict lackluster U.S. quarterly growth numbers. And a federal parole commission creates unique challenges for prisoners seeking release from “hard time” in the nation’s capital.
Morning News: Crisis In Afghanistan, India Goes Hi-Tech, Rental Clothing
Two months after the Taliban’s victory, civilians face a looming disaster. Will Western governments dig their heels in, or turn the aid taps back on?
India’s government has increasingly turned to high-tech means for delivering government services. But its digital-first solutions are inaccessible to millions of citizens. And we look at the business of renting clothing, as Rent the Runway goes public with a sky-high valuation.
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