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
Rafah border crossing opens, Berlin grinds to a halt and ‘Melania’ bores
Israel accepts Gaza health authority’s death-toll figures in U-turn, as the Rafah border crossing tentatively reopens to Palestinians. Plus: Germany’s public-transport workers strike and the Melania documentary falls short.
Former Iraq prime minister Nouri al-Maliki rejects US threats over potential comeback
Donald Trump has warned Iraq that it would lose all American support if controversial former prime minister Al-Maliki retakes office. Plus: a tourism uptick in Mongolia and Cape Town’s public pool upgrades.
ICE agents head to the Winter Olympics, a new issue of Monocle magazine and high jewellery
Milan’s mayor has said that ICE agents are not welcome in his city for the Winter Games. Plus: we look at Monocle’s February issue and hear about high jewellery in Paris, AI tourism blunders and ‘The Global Countdown’.
Greenland and Denmark’s leaders in Paris: What’s on the menu for the working lunch with Macron?
France hosts the leaders of Denmark and Greenland amid the fallout from Trump’s aggressive stance on acquiring the Danish territory.
How Iranians are receiving information during a brutal crackdown on protests
We hear from the groups trying to break through the information blockade in Iran during an internet blackout. Plus: Boeing results and the long history of Russian espionage in Japan.
Xi Jinping’s purge of high-ranking Chinese military figures continues
China’s top-ranking general, Zhang Youxia, has been placed under investigation after being accused of giving nuclear secrets to the US. Then: coverage from Monocle’s recent trip to Nuuk and a look back at Paris Men’s Fashion Week.
Where does the Nato military alliance go from here?
We explore the future of the Western military alliance following Greenland de-escalation. Plus: Winkreative’s Ariel Childs on Great Britain’s new colours for the America’s Cup and the Oscar nominations
Live from Davos: Albin Kurti, the prime minister of Kosovo, and day four of the WEF
Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo brings us a special broadcast from the World Economic Forum. Albin Kurti, Kosovo’s prime minister, tells us about his ambitions for his nation and the markets react to Davos. Plus: a special edition of The Global Countdown.
Live from Davos: Trump touches down and markets react to geopolitics
A special broadcast from the World Economic Forum as US president Donald Trump touches down. We assess the market’s reaction and report on the landing from Zürich Airport. Plus: is Davos the world’s longest pop-up city?
Live from Davos: WEF gets underway, what makes a strong passport and redefining the office
A special broadcast from the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting. We look at the ever-changing guest list, unpack what makes a strong passport and the trends set to redefine the office. Plus: Valentino’s life and legacy.
