Monocle on Sunday, February 4, 2024: Emma Nelson, Isabel Hilton and Vincent McAviney on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, in Gustavia and our Asia editor in Bangkok, James Chambers.
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The New York Times — Sunday, February 4, 2024
U.S. and U.K. Launch Heavy Strikes on Houthi Sites in Yemen
The airstrikes, meant to deter attacks on ships in the Red Sea, came one day after the United States struck at other Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria.
Fear and Ambition Propel Xi’s Nuclear Acceleration
China’s leader built up a nuclear arsenal, steeling for a growing rivalry with the United States. Now China is exploring how to wield its newfound strength.
Bullfighting Returns to Its Largest Arena. A Fight Over Its Future Goes On.
After a nearly two-year ban, a legal ruling brought bullfights back to La Plaza México in Mexico City. But the fight continues after a federal judge again stopped the events.
What You Can Still Complain About in Russia: A Cat Thrown From a Train
The death of a pet during a train journey has given Russians a safe space to speak out and connect, and allowed the Kremlin to shift attention from wartime gloom.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Monocle on Saturday, February 3, 2024: The US military launched airstrikes against targets in Syria and Iraq on Friday. How has the country’s power changed across different administrations?
Also on the programme: Georgina Godwin and international correspondent Nina dos Santos discuss why men are drifting to the far right, the many conspiracies surrounding Taylor Swift and Venice Carnival’s celebration of Marco Polo this weekend. Plus: Alice Haddon and Ruth Field join us to talk about their therapeutic wellness retreat, The Heartbreak Hotel.
The New York Times — Saturday, February 3, 2024
U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Strikes Against Iranian Proxies as War Deepens
The strikes, in response to a drone attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan this week, were a sharp escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.
Biden Pays Silent Tribute to Three U.S. Soldiers as American Forces Retaliate
The ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware came shortly before the Biden administration announced airstrikes against Iran-backed proxies in Iraq and Syria.
A Suddenly Media-Shy Speaker Can’t Answer Questions. He’s on the Phone.
Speaker Mike Johnson, who once routinely stopped for hallway interviews, has taken to pressing his iPhone to his ear as he walks through the Capitol, avoiding questions as he navigates a tough new job.
Job Market Starts 2024 With a Bang
U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January, far exceeding forecasts, and revised figures showed last year was even stronger than previously reported
The New York Times — Friday, February 2, 2024
How a Game of Good Cop-Bad Cop Sealed the E.U. Ukraine Fund Deal
Top European leaders coordinated to get the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, to agree to the 50-billion-euro plan aimed at keeping Ukraine’s economy afloat during the war with Russia.
When the Storm Online Is Worse Than the One Outside
Meteorologists and climate scientists are increasingly having to combat misinformation cycles on social media.
Biden Orders Sanctions on 4 Israelis Over West Bank Violence
The order served as both a sharp-edged diplomatic notice to Israel and a message to Arab Americans, a key part of the political coalition the president needs to be re-elected.
The Economist Magazine – February 3, 2024 Preview
The end of the social network
As Facebook turns 20, politics is out; impersonal video feeds are in
Britain’s armed forces: losing muscle
Britain’s armed forces are stretched perilously thin
Bidenomics in a second term
What four more years of Joe Biden would mean for America’s economy
Inside the Zelensky v Zaluzhny feud
The feud between Ukraine’s president and army chief boils over
Politics: The Guardian Weekly – February 2, 2024
The Guardian Weekly (February 1, 2024) – The new issue features ‘Party Crasher’ – Is Trump more vulnerable than he seems?; Israel, the ICJ ruling and The West; Europe’s Big Bad Wolves and more….
It had all seemed like business as usual for Donald Trump in the aftermath of last week’s New Hampshire Republican primaries, where he scored a comfortable victory over his only remaining challenger, Nikki Haley. And yet … was there something in his subsequent outburst towards Haley that suggested all was not well in Trumpworld?
Barring the mother of all reversals, Trump will soon be confirmed as the Republican presidential nominee. But, as David Smith and Jonathan Freedland outline in this week’s big story, Trump remains a deeply polarising figure in American politics, not least within his own party.
And his petulant irritation at Haley over her refusal to concede the race was a visible reminder to American floating voters of the unhinged personality that lurks beneath the orange veneer, something his campaign team will be desperate to avoid more of.
“The shadow of Trump is long, and his return seems closer than ever,” explains illustrator Alberto Miranda on his cover art for this week’s Guardian Weekly. “He is a controversial figure with a dangerous side and, at the same time, has an utterly comical aspect. That’s why we wanted to portray his influence in the Republican party in an almost grotesque manner.”
The New York Times — Thursday, February 1, 2024
‘Your Product Is Killing People’: Tech Leaders Denounced Over Child Safety
Senators criticized the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, X and Discord for not doing enough to prevent child sexual abuse online, amid rising fears over how the platforms affect youths.
With Fate of Ukraine’s Top General in Question, All Eyes Turn to Zelensky
Portraits of Gen. Valery Zaluzhny hang in coffee shops and bars inside Ukraine, but his strained relationship with President Volodymyr Zelensky may cost him his post.
One Big Reason Migrants Are Coming in Droves: They Believe They Can Stay
Seeking asylum has become the surest way for migrants to stay in the U.S. The underfunded immigration system can’t keep up, so cases languish for years.
Platoonmates Killed in Jordan Saw Army Service as a Life Ladder
Two of the American troops killed on Sunday were, like many young Black women, drawn to the military for the opportunities and level playing field it offered.
The New York Times — Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024
How the Border Crisis Shattered Biden’s Immigration Hopes
An examination of President Biden’s record reveals how he failed to overcome a surge in new arrivals and political obstacles in both parties.
French Government Vows Rapid Aid for Farmers but Blockades Persist
Protesters blocking roads in and out of Paris, who say farms are squeezed by low prices and excessive regulation, seemed unmoved by promises from Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.
The War the World Can’t See
From outside Gaza, the scale of death and destruction is impossible to grasp, shrouded by communications blackouts, restrictions barring international reporters and extreme challenges facing local journalists.
Mayor Adams Loses Showdown Over 2 Criminal Justice Bills
The New York City Council overrode the mayor’s veto of two bills that would expand documentation of police stops and end solitary confinement.
The New York Times — Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Mix-Up Preceded Deadly Drone Strike in Jordan, U.S. Officials Say
The attack on Sunday killed three Army reservists, the first known American military deaths from hostile fire in the turmoil spilling over from Israel’s war with Hamas.
As Buses of Migrants Arrive in Chicago Suburbs, Residents Debate the Role of Their Towns
In recent weeks, buses have been bypassing the city for its smaller outlying communities, where people are unaccustomed to the flow of newcomers.
U.N. Agency for Palestinians Imperiled by Terrorism Charges
Donors have pulled funds for the main aid agency in Gaza after allegations that some employees took part in the Oct. 7 attack, but it is not clear who would fill the vacuum if it ran out of money.
Voting Is Bewildering This Primary Season. That Worries Experts.
New Hampshire’s ballot didn’t include President Biden. South Carolina has two primaries. Nevada has a primary and a caucus. A morass of dates and formats could keep some voters away.
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