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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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#3595 07 Jul 2025

Brics summit: genocide accusations, tariff threats and absentee leaders

We discuss the latest from the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro as Donald Trump threatens tariffs on the bloc due to “anti-American policies”. Then: a Swedish church or a Russian spy enclave?

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#3594 04 Jul 2025

Russia hammers Kyiv with largest drone attack and France’s travel chaos continues

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s capital continue as Trump labels his call with Putin “disappointing”. Plus: the chaos of French travel disruption continues. And: Monocle’s Nic Monisse tells you how design can enhance your summer.

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#3593 03 Jul 2025

What’s happening inside Iran as the US assesses its effect on the country’s nuclear programme?

As the US assesses its effect on Iran’s nuclear programme, we ask if things are settling down with a look inside the country.

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#3592 02 Jul 2025

A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Vietnam halves its cities and France’s smoking ban

Israel agrees to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza – but will Hamas? Vietnam halves its cities, France bans smoking at the beach, Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé on our Quality of Life Survey and Brazil’s singing…

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#3591 01 Jul 2025

Thailand’s Prime Minister suspended over leaked phone call

As the political turmoil in Thailand continues to worsen, Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, gives us the view from Bangkok.

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#3590 30 Jun 2025

Canada caves to Trump, dropping tech tax to resume trade talks with US

Canada scrapped its digital tax on US tech giants hours before launch. Ottawa calls it strategic but many see a concession to Trump. Is Carney entering critical trade negotiations on the back foot?

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