Category Archives: Stories

News: Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander Killed, Pacific Leaders Visit U.S.

The Globalist Podcast (September 26, 2023) – Ukraine claims that Russia’s Black Sea fleet commander has been killed.

Plus: Joe Biden’s attempts to win over Pacific Islands leaders at the White House, a visa scandal in Poland and the latest aviation news.

Sunday Morning: Stories And News From London, Seville And Dakar

September 24, 2023 – Emma Nelson, Yassmin Abdel-Magied and Vincent McAviney on the weekend’s biggest talking points.

We also speak to Monocle\’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé in Seville, and we get the latest news from Dakar with Mary Fitzgerald.

News: Poland-Ukraine Weapons Dispute, Rupert Murdoch Steps Down

The Globalist Podcast (September 22, 2023) – Poland has decided to stop sending weapons to Ukraine: how did it get to this point?

Plus: Rupert Murdoch steps down as chair of Fox and News Corp, Estonian filmmaker Ilmar Raag explains why saunas are being sent to the Ukrainian frontline and a flick through today’s papers.

News: India And Canada Diplomatic Row Deepens, Guatemala Political Crisis

The Globalist Podcast (September 21, 2023) – India and Canada’s diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh leader continues to heat up.

Plus: a look at Guatemala’s deepening political crisis, fashion news and a flick through the latest issue of Monocle magazine

News: Conflict In The South Caucasus, Sahel Region, EU ‘Inner Circle’

The Globalist Podcast (September 20, 2023) – Is the South Caucasus heading for war? Plus: an update on the Sahel region, France and Germany desire a new ‘inner circle’, and we go troll hunting in America.

News: World Leaders At U.N., Iran-US Prisoner Swap, India-Canada Tensions

The Globalist Podcast (September 19, 2023) – Will the UN General Assembly step up its action on climate change?

We also discuss the Iran-US prisoner swap, the latest on the conflict in Sudan and Justin Trudeau’s claim that the Indian government was involved in the killing of a Sikh leader on Canadian soil. Plus: why are young Germans among the unhappiest in Europe?

News: Ukraine Military Gains With Drone Strikes, Kim Jong-Un Exits Russia

The Globalist Podcast (September 18, 2023) – Ukrainian forces make gains in the east as the country’s domestic drone production ramps up.

Plus: takeaways from Kim Jong-un’s extended visit to Russia, Greece’s new opposition leader and tourism in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

Sunday Morning: Stories And News From London, Hong Kong And Helsinki

September 17, 2023 – Emma Nelson, Tessa Szyszkowitz and Alex von Tunzelmann on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, in Hong Kong and Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff…

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday, September 16, 2023: A look at the week’s news and culture with Georgina Godwin.

Plus: Terry Stiastny joins us for a look through the morning’s papers, while Monocle’s Julia Lasica takes a look at Ukraine Institute London’s film festival ending this Sunday featuring the ground-breaking documentary, 20 Days in Mariupol.

News: Biden’s Economic Agenda, U.S. To Withhold Aid To Egypt, iPhone 12 Ban

The Globalist Podcast (September 15, 2023) – Are American voters buying “Bidenomics”? We unpack Joe Biden’s latest effort to fine-tune his economic agenda.

Plus: the US plans to withhold millions in military aid to Egypt, a lookahead to London Fashion Week and the latest art news.