May 14, 2023 – Live from Zürich: Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, Juliet Linley and Eemeli Isoaho discuss the weekend’s biggest news stories. We also hear the latest about elections in Turkey and speak about the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Front Page: The New York Times —- May 14, 2023
Germany Announces Its Biggest Military Aid Package Yet for Ukraine
The nearly $3 billion package is part of an effort by both sides to reset rocky relations, which have become increasingly important to maintaining European unity in backing the war.
How Russia’s Rich Get Their Luxuries Now
More than a year into Vladimir Putin’s invasion, the web of global trade has adjusted to Western sanctions, with a network of middlemen sending cars, electronics and more to Russia.
‘A Daily Game of Russian Roulette’: Homeless in San Diego
As a record number of people die on America’s streets, Abdul Curry fights to stay alive.
Why Ron DeSantis Is Limping to the Starting Line
Mr. DeSantis and his allies are retooling his expected run for the White House after a series of missteps and miscalculations allowed Donald J. Trump to define the 2024 Republican race.
Front Page: The New York Times —- May 13, 2023
Border Is Calm as Crowds Cross and Biden Administration Fights Court Ruling
Despite the relative calm, the Biden administration faces court challenges that they say may undermine efforts to deal with record levels of border crossings.
In Migrant Camps, Anxiety and Relief: ‘It Was Worth It. We Are in America.’
Pandemic-era migration restrictions were lifted without a fresh spike in border crossings. Thousands of migrants now find themselves in a holding pattern.
Turkey’s President Amassed Power. He Could Still Lose This Election.
Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has tilted the political playing field in his favor over the past two decades, concentrating power in his own hands. Still, he faces a stiff challenge in Sunday’s election.
Elon Musk Appoints Linda Yaccarino Twitter’s New Chief
Mr. Musk said Ms. Yaccarino would focus on business operations and he would work on product design and technology at the social media platform.
News: Turkey Election Analysis, UK Sends Long-Range Missiles To Ukraine
The Globalist, May 12, 2023: Monocle’s Istanbul correspondent, Hannah Lucinda Smith, gives us the latest on Turkey’s elections, which will take place on Sunday.
Also in the programme: the UK agrees to send long-range missiles to Ukraine and Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, heads to the US. Plus: Andrew Mueller reflects on Donald Trump’s sexual-assault verdict and Liverpool welcomes Ukraine for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Front Page: The New York Times —- May 12, 2023
With Pandemic Restrictions Lifted, Thousands Converge on Border
A policy known as Title 42 that allowed rapid expulsions of migrants ended Thursday night. But border cities had already been seeing a spike in migration.
What’s Driving Record Levels of Migration to the U.S. Border?
The United States is trying to curtail border crossings as a Covid-era immigration policy lifts this week, but it has little control over the crises in Latin America that have upended the lives of millions.
Daniel Penny Will Be Charged in Subway Chokehold Killing of Jordan Neely
Mr. Penny choked Mr. Neely for several minutes on the floor of an F train. He is expected to surrender on Friday and be charged with manslaughter.
As Covid Emergency Ends, Surveillance Shifts to the Sewers
With other virus tracking efforts winding down, wastewater data is likely to become increasingly important in the months ahead, scientists say.
News: Imran Khan Arrest Roils Pakistan, Norway To Lead The Arctic Council
The Globalist, May 11, 2023: The arrest of Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan ignites protests across the country. Plus: Russia hands over chairing the Arctic Council to Norway, and the latest aviation news.
Front Page: The New York Times —- May 10, 2023
George Santos Is Charged With Fraud and Lying in 13-Count Indictment
The first-term congressman pleaded not guilty to charges that included accusations of fraudulently receiving unemployment benefits.
F.D.A. Advisers Say Benefits of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Outweigh Risks
The agency is expected to decide this summer whether to allow the first nonprescription sales of an oral contraceptive in the United States.
Open-Armed Chicago Feels the Strains of a Migrant Influx
Asylum seekers are pouring in at a fraught moment, when Chicago is changing mayors, its shelters are full, and a pandemic-driven restriction at the southern border is expected to end.
Aboard ‘the Beast’ on a Journey to America
Migrants slip onto a freight train in Mexico headed north to Ciudad Juárez, where most will try to cross into the United States.
News: ASEAN Summit In Indonesia, China-Canada Political Rift, Swiss Trains
The Globalist, May 10, 2023: The Asean summit kicks off in Indonesia. Plus: the tit-for-tat diplomatic spat between China and Canada, train trouble in Switzerland and a special interview with Slovenia’s Eurovision entrant.
Front Page: The New York Times — May 10, 2023
Donald Trump Sexually Abused and Defamed E. Jean Carroll, Jury Finds
The ex-president must pay Ms. Carroll $5 million. More than a dozen women have accused Mr. Trump of sexual misconduct, but this civil case was the only one tested before a jury.
George Santos Is Said to Face Federal Criminal Charges
The first-term Republican congressman’s extensive lies on the campaign trail and questionable financial dealings were the focus of criminal and ethical inquiries.
Biden and McCarthy Reach No Consensus as a Possible Default Looms
In their first meeting in three months, the president and House speaker remained at loggerheads over the debt ceiling and spending cuts. But they agreed to meet again.
William Burns, a C.I.A. Spymaster With Unusual Powers
Mr. Burns, a key figure in bolstering the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, has amassed influence beyond most previous spy chiefs.
News: Victory Day Parade In Russia, Chile’s Far-Right Constitution, UAE Climate
The Globalist, May 9, 2023: Russia marks its Victory Day in the shadow of Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Also in the programme: Chile’s far-right parties draft a new constitution and we talk about innovation in agriculture with the UAE’s climate minister.
Plus, broadcaster Nina dos Santos on the papers, Bidisha Mamata on culture news and we meet Sweden’s Loreen ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest, which kicks off tonight.
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