Tag Archives: France

News: Lebanon Braces For War, Catalan Separatist Returns, Israel-Japan Rift

The Globalist Podcast (August 9, 2024): As Lebanon braces for an attack, we ask what plans are being made in the event of an Israeli invasion, Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain for the first time in seven years and a diplomatic rift over Israel’s exclusion from Japan’s Nagasaki bomb commemoration.

Plus: fashion news, a flick through the papers and a check-in from our team in Paris.

News: Hamas’s New Leader Yahya Sinwar, Bangladesh Names New Interim Leader

The Globalist Podcast (August 8, 2024): We’re joined by journalist Abeer Ayyoub and Chatham House’s Yossi Mekelberg to learn more about Hamas’s new leader, Yahya Sinwar.

Also on the programme: Muhammud Yunus is named as the interim leader of Bangladesh’s government. We consider how this will affect the nation’s relationship with neighbouring India. Plus: we hear from Monocle’s Julia Lasica in Kyiv, discuss the latest news in aviation and Emma Nelson reports from Paris ahead of day 13 of the Olympic Games.

News: Kamala Harris VP Choice Tim Walz, Google Ruled Illegal Monopoly

The Globalist Podcast (August 7, 2024): US presidential hopeful Kamala Harris has announced Tim Walz as her running mate for the November election.

Monocle’s US editor, Christopher Lord, and professor Sarah Churchwell tell us more. Also on the programme: we discuss the social and cultural effects of Venezuela’s disputed elections with Kate Brown and talk about the future of big tech following the ruling on Google’s illegal monopoly, with Hugh Langley of Business Insider. Plus: we check in with Emma Nelson ahead of day 12 of the Paris Olympics.

News: Israel Braces For Iran-Hezbollah Attack, Ukraine’s F-16 Fighter Jets

The Globalist Podcast (August 6, 2024): We get the lastest as Israel braces for a potential co-ordinated attack from Iran and Hezbollah.

Also on the programme: we learn more about Ukraine’s new US-made F-16 fighter jets and discuss the mood in Bangladesh following the resignation of prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Plus: we speak to the owners of new London art museum Moco and check in with our team in Paris ahead of day 11 of the Olympics.

News: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Resigns, Harris Running Mate

The Globalist Podcast (August 5, 2024): We get the latest from Bangladesh as violent clashes between protesters and police intensify.

Then: we look ahead to the first campaign rally Kamala Harris will hold with her running mate and get a check-in from Lagos as protests in Nigeria hints at an ‘African Spring’. Finally, we look at the future of tourism on the Greek islands. All that, plus a flick through the morning papers and the latest technology news.

Historical Views: How The Seine River Made “Paris”

CBS Mornings (July 27, 2024) – The Seine River is an integral part of Paris — and of the 2024 Olympics. Athletes in some swimming events will compete in the river, despite questions about if the river would be safe to race in. Jeff Glor has more.

News: Blinken In Asia To Reassure U.S. Allies, Paris 2024 Olympics Ceremony

The Globalist Podcast (July 26, 2024): We discuss the US’s priorities in Asia as secretary of state Antony Blinken makes his longest foreign trip to the region.

Then: a look ahead to Venezuela’s elections, where polls put the opposition in the lead for the first time in decades. Plus: ‘What We Learned’ this week with Andrew Mueller, why Brazil’s retirees will be taking to the sky and everything you need to know from Paris ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony.

News: Kamala Harris In Milwaukee, EU-Syria Shift, Protests In Bangladesh

The Globalist Podcast (July 24, 2024): Charles Hecker joins us in the studio as we discuss Kamala Harris’s first day on the campaign trail as the presumptive Democratic nominee.

We also explore the EU’s shift in its approach to Syria. Also on the programme: we get the latest on the protests in Bangladesh from Sohela Nazneen and hear the top headlines out of the UAE. Plus: a look at the Venice Film Festival line-up with Karen Krizanovich.

News: Netanyahu Adresses U.S. Congress, Harris And Democratic Nomination

The Globalist Podcast (July 23, 2024): Benjamin Netanyahu has touched down in Washington, where he will meet Joe Biden and address the US Congress. Is this a chance to reset the relationship between the two nations?

Also in the programme, Hawaii’s governor, Josh Green, joins us to discuss the road ahead for the Democratic Party. Plus, the security challenges at the Olympic Games in Paris, the latest deal between China and the Philippines, and the programme of the Open House Festival in London.

Travel & Nature: A Wildlife Tour Of The French Alps

TRACKS – Travel Documentaries (July 21, 2024): Delve into the natural wonders of the French Alps with “Great Places Of The World.” Witness the nesting rituals of storks, explore protected deciduous forests, and encounter elusive lynxes and mountain goats against the backdrop of Europe’s stunning alpine landscapes.

From the bustling activity of springtime storks to the tranquil beauty of northern forests, immerse yourself in the diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife of this enchanting region.