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.
Latest Episodes
Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ and Zambia cancels world’s largest human rights and tech conference
We discuss Donald Trump’s new plan for the US military to guide stranded ships through the strait of Hormuz. Then: Zambia cites misalignment with ‘national values’ as it cancels major human rights gathering
Trump threatens troop withdrawal in Europe
We discuss the US-Europe security relationship as Donald Trump threatens to pull troops from Italy and Spain after making the same threat to Germany. Is an increasingly antagonistic Trump accelerating European military independence?
Pete Hegseth defends Iran war – and calls his critics the true adversary
We discuss US defence secretary Pete Hegseth’s congressional hearing and the broader Iran strategy, plus interest rate decisions in Washington and Frankfurt. Then: ‘The Entrepreneurs’ live in Shanghai and ‘The Global Countdown’ with Fernando Augusto Pacheco.
How healthy is the special relationship? Assessing King Charles III’s speech to Congress
King Charles III emphasises the need for stronger UK-US ties in an address to Congress. Then: could the EU put sanctions on Israel over the purchase of Ukrainian grain? Plus: the latest from the world of business.
Will Canada’s sovereign wealth fund bolster its economy in the face of Trump’s tariffs?
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney announces a government-owned fund to invest in projects including energy, mining and other infrastructure. We look at the details. Plus: global military spending rises for an 11th year.
Palestinians vote in Gaza for the first time in 20 years
We look at the results of the municipal elections in the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah and the occupied West Bank. Plus: security questions after the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting.
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire after White House talks
Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire but questions remain over a deal between the US and Iran. Plus: the latest from Monocle at Salone del Mobile and the Delphi Economic Forum.
Trump in the polls: the domestic impact of US foreign policy
With six months until the US midterms, we take a look at domestic polls to assess how the Trump administration’s actions are playing out at home. Plus: what’s on the agenda at the Delphi Economic Forum and World Book Day.
Planes, trains and ferries: How the Iran war is affecting travel
We look at how energy prices are affecting global travel and opening up options beyond flights. Plus: the latest on the US-Iran ceasefire extension with questions continuing over the next round of talks.
Lula in Lisbon: what’s on the agenda?
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is ending his European trip by meeting Portugal’s president, António José Seguro. We discuss the two nations’ relations. Plus: Has the US lost its shine for China’s top talent?
