The Briefing

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<p>A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.</p>

  • 30 minutes 17 seconds
    US-Iran ceasefire tested by deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon

    Fractures emerge in the US-Iran ceasefire as Tehran demands an end to attacks in Lebanon while Washington says that wasn’t part of the deal. Plus: the DNC meet in New Orleans and this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’. 

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    9 April 2026, 11:52 am
  • 30 minutes 30 seconds
    Keir Starmer heads to the Gulf after the US and Iran agree to a ceasefire 

    We discuss reactions to the 11th-hour ceasefire between Iran and the US as the UK prime minister prepares to meet Gulf leaders for discussions about reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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    8 April 2026, 11:37 am
  • 28 minutes 40 seconds
    Trump’s Iran deadline approaches and JD Vance visits Hungary to bolster Victor Orbán’s election chances

    There’s little sign of a breakthrough as US president Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to agree a deal or face devastating infrastructure attacks looms. Plus: Orbán faces a tough election, will a visit by US vice-president JD Vance help?

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    7 April 2026, 11:42 am
  • 22 minutes 10 seconds
    Asia’s worsening fuel crisis: a sign of what’s to come for Europe?

    As the US-Israel war on Iran continues to send shockwaves across oil markets, we discuss how Asia is coping and what it might mean for Europe. Then: elections in Latin America and newspapers from Switzerland. 

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    6 April 2026, 11:51 am
  • 25 minutes 46 seconds
    Is Donald Trump starting to fire his cabinet?

    Could the departure of Pam Bondi herald the start of a greater cabinet reshuffle? Plus: a look at life on the Ukrainian frontlines with Anastacia Galouchka, and Asia news with Tom Webb.

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    3 April 2026, 11:39 am
  • 37 minutes 12 seconds
    How would ending birthright citizenship change American society? 

    In a presidential first, Donald Trump attended the Supreme Court hearing on the changes to birthright citizenship that his administration is pushing for. Will the conservative-majority justices rule against him?

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    2 April 2026, 12:03 pm
  • 29 minutes 25 seconds
    Ukraine’s Easter truce proposal and Israel’s death-penalty bill for Palestinians

    Ukraine marks a grim anniversary in Bucha and pledges an Easter ceasefire. Then: international outcry over Israel’s new death-penalty bill for Palestinians. Plus: Nic Monisse with some exciting design news.

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    1 April 2026, 11:37 am
  • 29 minutes 53 seconds
    Iran hits Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai – are energy targets now fair game?

    Iran appears to be calling Donald Trump’s bluff by reportedly striking a Kuwaiti oil. Are energy targets now on the table? Plus: London looks to revitalise its fashion-capital status. And: Eurovision heads east.

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    31 March 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 18 seconds
    A new front in the Middle East as Houthis enter the conflict

    Iran-backed Houthis have launched missiles against Israel. We discuss their control over Yemen’s Red Sea coastline and how their involvement could change the conflict. Plus: artist Tim Yip on his show at Art Basel Hong Kong.

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    30 March 2026, 11:44 am
  • 34 minutes 13 seconds
    Marco Rubio arrives at the G7 as Trump lashes out at allies

    Who has the upper hand at the G7 as US secretary of state Marco Rubio arrives to garner support for military action in Iran while allies push for answers on how the conflict will end?

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    27 March 2026, 12:44 pm
  • 29 minutes 54 seconds
    The Philippines becomes the first country to declare a state of emergency over the global energy crisis

    Protests break out in the Philippines over fuel shortages. We discuss the spreading impact of the Middle East conflict. Then: mixed messages on Iran negotiations continue. Plus: this week’s episode of ‘The Global Countdown’.

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    26 March 2026, 12:40 pm
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