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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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.
Nato countries deliberate a response to foreign drones in their airspace
Following multiple European airspace violations, we discuss how Nato countries will respond. Then: we explore what former French president Nicolas Sarkozy’s five-year sentence means for France. Plus: culture news.
Why protesters are flying a pirate flag from a Japanese anime
Why a pirate flag featured in the hit Japanese anime TV show ‘One Piece’ has become a demonstration emblem for Gen Z protesters around the world.
US Secret Service uncovers a network that could have disrupted the UN General Assembly
The US Secret Service dismantles a vast telecoms network that could have disrupted the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Separate drone incidents shut major European airports
Live from Zürich: Hybrid warfare fears grow after drone incidents cause disruptions at Copenhagen and Oslo airports. Plus: Burberry’s London Fashion Week show. And: Why Zürich residents will have a vote on leaf blowers.
Recognising a Palestinian state: the view from Asia
As several European countries formally recognise Palestinian statehood, we explore why many Asian countries have already made the move.
Donald Trump’s UK visit concludes – but how successful was it?
As the US president makes his way back across the Atlantic, we discuss the pomp, the pageantry and the politics. Plus: London Design Festival and a new book taking Japan by storm.
Protests over budget cuts sweep France as Sébastien Lecornu faces first major test
France experiences new strikes as major unions oppose planned budget cuts by newly appointed prime minister Sébastien Lecornu. We discuss how the unrest threatens president Emmanuel Macron’s reform agenda.
