The Briefing
A fast-paced news round-up with expert reporting, business insights, and industry updates on technology, aviation, retail, and media. Anchored from London.
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Gaza ceasefire comes in effect as Israeli cabinet approves historic deal
Leila Molana-Allen, Monocle’s Middle East correspondent, has the latest on the Gaza ceasefire deal, as well as Trump’s planned visit to Israel this weekend and the expected release of hostages by Hamas early next week.
Why Donald Trump sent Texas National Guard troops to Chicago
As Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago, we discuss why the Windy City has become the focus of the US president’s immigration crackdown.
Who’s hot, who’s not? A look at the Carney-Trump meeting and France’s ongoing troubles
What’s happened to the world’s centre-right leaders? And are right-wing officials weaker than they seem? Monocle’s Christopher Cermak and Ed Stocker discuss the trials and tribulations of leaders from the US, Canada, France and Italy.
Munich shines a light on Europe’s drone defences
As lasers are installed at one of Germany’s busiest airports, we discuss how Europe is responding to calls to up its defence against drones.
France’s political crisis deepens as prime minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after just 27 days in office
President Emmanuel Macron’s seventh prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, quits just hours after unveiling his new cabinet, intensifying France’s political turmoil and fueling opposition demands for snap elections.
Italy goes on strike after Israel blocks Gaza aid flotilla
Italy erupts in a nationwide strike as workers and students fill the streets in solidarity with Gaza. Monocle’s Ed Stocker reports from Milan.
Paris Fashion Week: Jonathan Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut
The latest from Paris Fashion Week as Jonathan Anderson makes his womenswear debut for Dior and Eurostar unveils its first new uniform collection in more than a decade.
The US federal government shutdown begins
The impact of the federal government shutdown as US government services grind to a halt and the salaries of hundreds of thousands of government employees go on hold.
Thailand’s new parliament outlines policies amid economic challenges
Thailand’s new prime minister sets out plans to revive the country’s flagging economy. Plus: the latest business news and headlines from the Gulf. And: how the Chicago River cleaned up its act.
Moldova’s ruling pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity wins the parliamentary election
Moldova has voted back in the Party of Action and Solidarity in a pivotal parliamentary election, largely seen as a choice between the EU and Russia.
