Tag Archives: Ukraine

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday, August 5, 2023: A look at the week’s news and culture with Georgina Godwin.

We’re joined by freelance journalist and communications consultant Simon Brooke to flick through the morning’s papers and we take a look at The Fandangoe Discoteca where you can dance away your grief at a purpose-built mini disco.

News: Ukraine Peace Talks In Saudi Arabia, Trump Is Arraigned In Washington

The Globalist Podcast, Friday, August 4 2023: Saudi Arabia leads Ukraine peace talks this weekend. Plus: Donald Trump appears in court in Washington DC, China plans limits on children’s access to tech and the eternal appeal of the shark movie.

News: Niger Junta’s Threat To West Africa, Poland’s Rising Role In Ukraine War

The Globalist Podcast, Thursday, August 3 2023: ECOWAS demands that the leaders of Niger’s coup cede power by this Sunday – but does it have enough leverage? Also in the programme: We discuss Poland’s ever-increasing role in the Russia-Ukraine War, find out about Eurostar’s newest rival and flick through the day’s papers.

Politics: The Guardian Weekly – August 4, 2023

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The Guardian Weekly (August 4, 2023) – Israel in turmoil: Netanyahu’s judicial coup; Stormzy’s scholarship graduates; International fiction found in translation, and more…

‘We’re angry’: Israel tensions mount as army reservists threaten to refuse duty

Conflict over Netanyahu’s plans to overhaul judiciary is leading to new levels of civil disobedience – and potential security risks

Removing statues and renaming streets: Odesa cuts out Russia

Recent strikes targeting the southern Ukrainian city, including its orthodox cathedral, have left residents questioning its historical links to Russia

News: Niger Junta, Trump Obstruction Indictments, Hunter Biden Plea Deal

The Globalist Podcast, Monday, July 31, 2023: We discuss the fate of Niger as experts fear that the situation could exacerbate regional instability.

Plus: the latest charges against Donald Trump, Brazil’s ambitious green transition package and a roundup of Asia-Pacific stories.

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday, July 29, 2023: A look at the week’s news and culture with Georgina Godwin.

We’re joined by the deputy publishing editor of ‘Newsweek’, Paul Rhodes, to flick through the morning’s papers and Monocle’s culture editor, Chiara Rimella, guides us through Italian beach club culture. 

News: Ukraine Military Gains, Moldova To Expel Russians, Taiwan’s Defense

The Globalist Podcast, Friday, July 28, 2023: President Putin concedes that Ukraine has intensified its counteroffensive as Moldova expels 45 Russian diplomatic staff over “unfriendly actions”.

Plus, Taiwan’s efforts to bolster its defense capabilities, updates on the Niger coup and an ode to the pleasures of skinny dipping.

News: Africa Leaders Shun Russia Summit, Cambodia PM Resigns, World Cup

The Globalist Podcast, Thursday, July 27, 2023: The Russia-Africa summit begins in St Petersburg. Also, Cambodia’s prime minister, Hun Sen, announces his resignation and the country’s first new leader since 1985.

Plus, a check-in from the Women’s World Cup and a flick through the day’s papers.

Arts/Books: Times Literary Supplement – July 28, 2023

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Times Literary Supplement (July 28, 2023): War diaries – Marci Shore on Ukrainian accounts from the front line; Richard Russo reconstructed; Boris and other bounders; Family secrets and lies; and more…

News: Belarus Military, Russia Attacks More Grain Routes, Crime In Ecuador

The Globalist Podcast, Wednesday, July 26, 2023: The Belarusian ministry of emergency situations is arming its personnel to prepare for potential armed conflict.

Plus, we discuss why crime in Ecuador is increasing ahead of the country’s elections in August, the latest in the world of aviation and investigate what Elon Musk is up to over at Twitter HQ.