Category Archives: Stories

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday, January 6, 2024: What lasting effect has the Capitol Hill riot had on the US over the past three years? Monocle’s Christopher Chermak discusses how views and memories of that day have changed. How will Asia’s elections this month impact the rest of the world?

Monocle’s Naomi Xu Elegant looks ahead. And is ‘Saltburn’ a perfect satire or does it fall flat? Join journalist Vincent McAviney and Georgina Godwin for a review of the week’s news and culture.

News: Fears Of A Wider Middle East War, Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Exchange

The Globalist Podcast (January 5, 2024) A discussion of the effect of the Israel-Gaza war on Lebanon and the potential for a broader fallout after a series of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah.

Also, the latest on Russia’s war in Ukraine, following the biggest prisoner swap since the beginning of the invasion. Plus: Louis Vuitton’s first luxury hotel, film news and Helsinki’s annual light-art festival.

News: Bomb Blasts In Iran Kill 84, U.S. Reopens Mexico Border To 2024 Crossings

The Globalist Podcast (January 4, 2024) – The latest on Iran following the cancellation of president Ebrahim Raisi’s trip to Turkey and discuss the US decision to reopen border crossings with Mexico.

Plus: the release of the explosive Epstein papers and business news with economist Vicky Pryce.

Sunday Morning: Stories And News From London

Monocle on Sunday, December 31, 2023 – For our final show of 2023, Emma Nelson and a panel of special guests discuss the latest news and culture, live from Monocle’s studio in London.

Previews: The Top Five Stories To Watch In 2024

The Economist (December 28, 2023) – What are the stories set to shape 2024? From the biggest election year in history, to how to control AI and even taxis that fly, The Economist offers its annual look at the world ahead.

Video timeline: 00:00 – The World Ahead 2024 00:33 – Vital votes 03:34 – Taxis take off 07:10 – AI rules 10:19 – Industry cleans up? 13:48 – BRICS build