We look at the state of British politics as Boris Johnson resigns and discuss the reaction to the news in Ukraine. Plus: We explore how Russia’s neighbours are bolstering their defences and take a look back at what we’ve learned this week.
Tag Archives: News
Front Page View: The New York Times – July 8, 2022
Boris Johnson Quits Amid Latest Scandal, a Messy End to a Messy Tenure
In a dizzying two days, Conservative Party lawmakers who had defended the prime minister through crises turned against him, and now some are vying to replace him despite harsh economic headwinds.
Morning News: British PM Johnson To Resign, Uvalde Shooter, G20 Meets In Bali
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning to resign according to multiple media reports. A new report on the Uvalde school shooting found that the police officers missed several opportunities to intercept the shooter. And G20 foreign ministers meet in Bali, Indonesia this week.
Front Page View: The New York Times – July 7, 2022
Ukraine’s Herculean Task: Helping Millions Whose Homes Are in Ruins or Russia’s Hands
Millions of Ukrainians have fled their homes as Russia has slowly advanced in the east. Many may not have a home to go back to when the war is over.
Morning News: Ukraine War & Future Conflicts, Italian Bank ‘Doom Loop’
A.M. Edition for July 6. Military strategists are learning in real time how future wars will be fought. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels explains how the war in Ukraine could shape future conflicts. Plus, the doom cycle haunting Italian banks. Luke Vargas hosts.
Front Page View: The New York Times – July 6, 2022
Next Front Line in the Abortion Wars: State Supreme Courts
Court challenges to sweeping rollbacks of abortion rights must go through state supreme courts, many of which have been shaped by years of conservative activism.
Front Page View: The New York Times – July 5, 2022
Russia Advances Behind Brutal Barrage, but Will Its Strategy Keep Working?
The Russian and Ukrainian armies have both been badly mauled, raising questions about how long they can keep fighting as they have, particularly the outgunned Ukrainians.
Morning News: Southern Ukraine Strategy, Missing In Mexico, Friendly Smells
The city remains Ukraine’s only provincial capital to be taken by Russian forces—can Ukraine overcome its shortages of manpower and firepower to retake the province?
Mexico’s official missing-persons list has topped 100,000; our correspondent describes the skyrocketing total and piecemeal efforts to slow its rise. And research suggests that people choose their friends at least in part by smell.
Front Page View: The New York Times – July 4, 2022
As City Falls, Ukraine’s Last Hope in Luhansk Falls With It
Lysychansk managed to hold out for a week after its twin city, Sievierodonetsk, was captured. But on Sunday a pro-Russian flag flew there, as well.
Sunday Morning: Stories And News From London, Merano & Lovran, Croatia
Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins us from Merano, Stephen Dalziel and Latika Bourke are in the studio in London to review the week’s biggest stories and we get an update from Monocle’s Guy De Launey in Lovran, Croatia.
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