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20 November 2024

Episode 3432

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The US embassy in Kyiv closes amid fears of a major Russian missile attack, just as US president Joe Biden agrees to give anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine. Then: Austria’s three-party coalition begins to take shape and a group of authors in Australia provide every federal politician with five books to encourage a nuanced debate over the Middle East conflict. Plus: Los Angeles declares itself a “sanctuary city” and we get the latest fashion news from Balenciaga to LVMH and Saint Laurent.

20 November 2024

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Austria’s coalition talks

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After several rounds of talks, Austrian chancellor Karl Nehammer has proposed a coalition between the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS parties, excluding the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ). Monocle’s Vienna correspondent, Alexei Korolyov, has all the latest.

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Australian authors give politicians books on the Middle East

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A group of Australian authors are trying to promote a nuanced debate over the Middle East conflict by paying for all members of parliament to get a package of five books on the region to boost their knowledge. The book selection has been endorsed by the Jewish Council of Australia and the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network.

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