Monocle on Saturday, January 27, 2024: Emma Nelson and political journalist Terry Stiastny look back at the week’s news and culture.
Plus: Issabella Orlando joins the panel for a round-up of her favourite stories this month.
Tag Archives: Ukraine
The New York Times — Saturday, January 27, 2024
U.N. Court Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide, but Does Not Demand Stop to War
The top United Nations court in The Hague did not rule on whether Israel was committing genocide in Gaza, the accusation that South Africa brought before the court.
U.N. to Investigate Claim That Employees Participated in Oct. 7 Attack
The United States temporarily cut off funding to UNRWA, the agency that aids Palestinians, citing allegations that 12 of its workers were involved in the Hamas-led assault on southern Israel.
She Looked for Her Missing Brother. Now, People Are Looking for Her.
The violent abduction of volunteer searcher Lorenza Cano is yet another fresh wound for the hundreds of mothers looking for Mexico’s missing.
Leading Museums Remove Native Displays Amid New Federal Rules
The American Museum of Natural History is closing two major halls as museums around the nation respond to updated policies from the Biden administration.
The New York Times Book Review – January 28, 2024
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW (January 26, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Ukraine’s Leading Man’ – In “The Showman”, Simon Shuster makes the case that Volodymyr Zelensky’s past as an entertainer helps him on the world stage…
Volodymyr Zelensky’s Greatest Performance
In “The Showman,” the journalist Simon Shuster trails the entertainer-turned-wartime president as he rallies the world for support.
By David Kortava
THE SHOWMAN: Inside the Invasion That Shook the World and Made a Leader of Volodymyr Zelensky, by Simon Shuster
Nine months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in 2022, the Time magazine correspondent Simon Shuster caught a ride on a presidential train that few, if any, journalists had seen from the inside. In a private carriage, with the blinds drawn, Volodymyr Zelensky was fueling up on coffee during a trip to the frontline. He’d been reading about Winston Churchill, but with Shuster he’d sooner discuss another key World War II figure: Charlie Chaplin.
“He used the weapon of information during the Second World War to fight against fascism,” Zelensky said. “There were these people, these artists, who helped society. And their influence was often stronger than artillery.”
Mightier — and Meaner — Than the Sword
Emily Cockayne’s “Penning Poison,” a history of anonymous letters, reveals the ways we’ve been torturing one another, verbally, for centuries.
The Rise and Fall and Rise of San Francisco
Two books — “The Longest Minute,” by Matthew J. Davenport, and “Portal,” by John King — examine the City by the Bay’s resiliency from very different angles.
News: U.S. Pushes Israel For Gaza Hostage Deal, U.S. Fighter Jets To Turkey
The Globalist Podcast (January 26, 2024) – As Israel considers a buffer zone inside Gaza and criticises Qatar, is it at risk of pushing away allies?
Also in the programme: the US says that it’s ready to send Turkey a shipment of F-16 fighter jets and we look ahead to the Finnish elections. Plus: why 2024 is set to be a good year for champagne.
The New York Times — Friday, January 26, 2024
Trump Strengthens Grip on Capitol Hill as He Presses Toward Nomination
The former president’s opposition has all but killed the prospects for a bipartisan border deal, reflecting how his influence in Congress has grown as he gains ground in the Republican primary.
Inside Trump’s Cutthroat Conquest of Iowa and New Hampshire
The former president’s victories in Iowa and New Hampshire were the product of a win-or-else ethos, a fractured opposition and his power to make the party stand for whatever he stands for.
Ukraine Searches for Answers on Russian Plane Crash
Moscow has accused Ukraine of downing the craft, which it says carried 65 Ukrainian P.O.W.s. The claims cannot be independently verified. Kyiv says Russia is exploiting the episode for propaganda.
An Olympic Dream Falters Amid Track’s Shifting Rules
Track and field’s decision to bar intersex athletes from women’s events has raised questions about fair play and inclusion ahead of the Paris Games.
The Economist Magazine – January 27, 2024 Preview
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News: Far Right Stokes Europe Farmer Protests, Independents Shun Trump
The Globalist Podcast (January 25, 2024) – Farmers across Europe take to the streets. Do their protests link with the far-right movement in the EU?
Then: the Philippines refuses to help the ICC’s drug-war probe, we assess the Red Sea disruption’s effect on global trade and look at the women serving in Ukraine’s armed forces. Plus: the diplomacy of alcohol as Saudi Arabia prepares to open its first liquor store – serving diplomats only.
The New York Times — Thursday, January 25, 2024
New Hampshire and Iowa Reveal Broader Weaknesses for Trump
As Donald J. Trump pivots to a general election, early results point at the rough road ahead with critical independent voters.
Modi Opens a Giant Temple in a Triumph for India’s Hindu Nationalists
The temple inaugurated by the prime minister is on the disputed site of a centuries-old mosque destroyed in a Hindu mob attack that set a precedent of impunity in cases of violence against Muslims.
After Early Primary Victories, Republicans in Congress Fall in Line Behind Trump
The former president’s win in New Hampshire has melted away much of the remaining opposition to him among Republicans on Capitol Hill.
Biden Receives Endorsement from United Automobile Workers Union
The group, which endorsed President Biden in the 2020 election, made the self-described most “pro-union president in history” work for its official approval.
News: Trump Wins New Hampshire Vote, Turkey Votes Sweden Into NATO
The New York Times — Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024
Trump’s Win Adds to Air of Inevitability as Haley Sharpens Edge
The former president’s victories in Iowa last week and in New Hampshire on Tuesday leave his main Republican rival, Nikki Haley, with an uphill battle.
Stripped, Beaten or Vanished: Israel’s Treatment of Gaza Detainees Raises Alarm
A U.N. office said Israel’s detention and treatment of detainees might amount to torture. It estimated thousands had been detained and held in “horrific” conditions. Some were freed wearing only diapers.
Israeli Soldiers Clearing Buffer Zone in Gaza Die in Blast
On the deadliest day for Israelis since the ground invasion against Hamas began, about 20 soldiers were killed as they prepared to level buildings near the border.
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