Tag Archives: France

News: Israel Intensifies Attacks On Hezbollah, Lebanon Ceasefire Talks

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 15, 2024): As Israel continues its bombardment of Hezbollah targets, those charged with bringing about a ceasefire suggest progress is being made.

We get the latest from Beirut as the region recalculates with the incoming Trump administration. Plus: Aaron Burnett on Germany’s elections and Karen Krizanovich brings us the latest from the world of film.

News: Ukraine Prepares For Russia Offensive, Trump Meets With Biden

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 14, 2024): As Russia moves forward with its attempt to retake Kursk, Maria Avdeeva and  Jenny Mathers join Georgina Godwin to discuss what options might still be available for Ukraine.

Plus: Trump meets Biden in the White House and Frances Colón details Cop29.

News: Germany Prepares For Elections, Flawed U.S. Study Of Medical Racism

The Economist (November 12, 2024): At a time when Russia is making gains in Ukraine and Donald Trump has been re-elected as president, Europe needs strong leadership. Instead, Germany’s ruling coalition has collapsed. A study that hinted at racism among white doctors in America may have been flawed (9:18). And the wondrous revival of King’s Cross in London (17:23
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News: First Trump Cabinet Picks Begin, Mozambique Unrest, Dubai Design Week

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 11, 2024): We discuss who is assembling in Mar-a-Lago as Trump’s cabinet picks begin, consider why soldiers have been deployed on the streets of Mozambique and hear the highlights from Dubai Design Week.

Then: we check in with World Travel Market London and deliver the latest arts and culture news. Plus: today’s auction of the diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette’s downfall.

Travel: Secrets Of The Palace Of Versailles

DW Travel (November 10, 2024): Here are 5 secrets hidden within France’s famous Versailles palace! At the beginning of the 17th century, the palace was just a small hunting lodge in the forest. But then came Louis XIV.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Practical information for your visit 01:10 Secret #1 – a secret door 02:22 Secret #2 – hygiene at Versailles Palace 03:34 Secret #3 – a hidden office for secret diplomacy 04:16 Secret #4 – a private library 05:00 Secret #5 – a hidden room for chemical experiments

The so-called Sun King transformed it into a fairytale palace. Today, it attracts millions of visitors. We show you 5 things that you might not know yet about the Palace of Versailles.

News: What’s Next For Ukraine & EU, Germany Coalition Collapses

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 8, 2024): With Europe bracing for a second Trump presidency, we discuss what’s next for the EU and Ukraine. Then: Germany heads for snap elections as the ruling coalition crumbles.

Plus: highlights from the 2024 World Architecture Festival and a special interview with the minister of tourism of Greece, Olga Kefalogianni.

News: Trump’s Victory Ramifications For The World, Germany Politics

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 7, 2024): As the world processes the news that Donald Trump has once again been elected president, Vincent McAviney and the Monocle team join Emma Nelson to discuss what the geopolitical implications are.

Plus: Boeing workers finally return and the view from Art Week Tokyo.

News: The Stakes Of An Historic US Election Day, Asia-Pacific Security

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 5, 2024): As a historic US election day unfolds, Monocle’s Christopher Lord reports from a tense Washington, Georgina Godwin explores political branding in the American South and Andrew Mueller reviews bizarre election ads.

Plus: Asia-Pacific security stakes and a Brazilian take on newspaper political endorsements.

News: Final Day Of 2024 Election, Sandu Claims Moldova Election Win

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 4, 2024): We examine a frenetic final weekend of campaigning ahead of Tuesday’s US presidential election and speak with Ian Brzezinski about America’s role in the world.

Plus: The World Weather Attribution report, an interview with director Steve McQueen and why crows hold grudges.

News: Air Strikes Across Israel-Lebanon Border, Ceasefire Talks Continue

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 1, 2024): As strikes and rockets continue to fire across the Lebanon-Israel border, there is still a sense of optimism about a ceasefire in the region. Hannah McCarthy joins Emma Nelson to discuss the situation.

Plus: Andrew Mueller details the rigorous arguments of bloviating real-estate huxters, William Yang gives us the latest on Taiwan’s record-breaking typhoon and Rebecca Tay explains why Christmas is getting creepier.