The latest on the war in Ukraine. Plus: the US steps up diplomatic engagement with Pacific Island countries, a flick through today’s papers and highlights from the Met Gala.
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Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Georgina Godwin sets the tone for the weekend, Stephen Dalziel reviews the papers, and we hear how Vienna is debating what to do with its Soviet memorials.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: TOP STORIES – APRIL 29, 2022
This week The World Economic Forum are highlighting 4 top stories – how Ukraine’s economy is predicted to shrink, a new solar energy storage chip, the reason behind sinking cities and a transformative toilet design.
Timeline: 00:16 Ukraine economy to shrink 01:34 Solar energy storage chip 03:02 Sinking cities 04:25 Transformative toilet
Morning News: U.N. Chief In Moscow, U.S. Diplomats Return, Musk Buys Twitter
As UN chief António Guterres heads to Moscow, we give you the latest on his meeting with Vladimir Putin. Plus: US diplomats begin to return to Ukraine, Elon Musk strikes a deal to buy Twitter and a round-up of the latest news from the Nordic region.
Morning News: U.S. Meets With Zelensky In Ukraine, Macron Wins Re-Election
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, promising to gradually re-establish a diplomatic presence in Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron won a second term, beating far right candidate Marine Le Pen with 58 percent of the vote. And, workers at an Amazon sorting facility in Staten Island begin voting on unionization today.
Views: Ukrainian Artist Pavlo Makov’s ‘Fountain Of Exhaustion’ In Venice
Against all odds, a Ukrainian artist and his curators bring ‘Fountain of Exhaustion’ to Venice.
As Russia continues to attack Ukraine, Pavlo Makov’s work for the Venice Biennale carries with it a powerful message of determination and resilience.
World Economic Forum: Top Stories – April 22, 2022
This week The World Economic Forum are highlighting 4 top stories – new solar panels that work at night, how Lithuania has cut Russian gas imports, first aid training in Ukraine, and how new e-chopsticks can add taste to your food.
Chapters: 00:15 Solar panels that work at night 01:45 Lithuania axes Russian gas 03:21 First aid training in Ukraine 05:46 E-Chopsticks add taste
Preview: The Economist Magazine – April 23, 2022
Morning News: French Presidential Debate, NATO-Finland, Venice Biennale
We discuss the French presidential election debate. Plus: Finnish MPs on Nato membership, an update from the Venice Biennale and the latest theatre news.
Morning News: Russia Hits East Ukraine, Elections In Philippines, Air Transport
Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko gives us the latest on the ground in Kyiv and we hear an update on Russia’s military strategy. Plus: the Philippines prepares for next month’s presidential elections, and transport news.
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