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
Ukraine claims Russian territory
The latest on Ukraine’s cross-border offensive, as Volodymyr Zelensky says that the ‘war is coming home’ to Russia. Then: what did we learn from Elon Musk’s discussion with Donald Trump, and why has Italy decided to sell off 33 heritage sites, from castles to army barracks, to tackle its growing…
The Middle East prepares for escalation and Mahmoud Abbas visits Moscow
The US sends reinforcements to the Middle East as Israel prepares for a possible retaliation by Iran. Mahmoud Abbas, the president of Palestine, is in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin as Russia fends off a Ukrainian incursion and Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the Philippines’ president, warns China against aggression in…
Thailand’s new opposition party. Same as the old?
Thailand’s most popular party, which disbanded on Wednesday, is reconstituted as the People’s Party. And the US becomes Germany’s largest trading partner. We’ll also check in with our correspondents in Ukraine and at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Plus: Disney animator extraordinaire Glen Keane.
Ukraine pierces Russia’s border – how will Moscow respond?
As Ukraine launches a major incursion into Russia’s border region of Kursk, we ask political analyst Mark Galeotti what Moscow’s likely response will be. Then: we meet Yiannis Exarchos, CEO of Olympic Broadcasting Services and the man in charge of bringing the Games to our screens. Plus: business news with…
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as political leader
Yahya Sinwar, one of the architects of the 7 October attack, has been named as Hamas’s new political leader. What will his leadership mean for the conflict? Then: we turn to the US, as Simon Marks joins us in the studio to discuss why Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz as…
Bangladesh: Who will replace Sheikh Hasina?
Protesters rejoice after the resignation of Bangladesh’s prime minister, Sheikh Hasina. But what comes next and can military rule be avoided? Then: we turn our focus to Latin America, where all eyes are on Venezuela as Brazil’s president, Lula da Silva, touches down in Chile. Plus: the race for a…
Bangladesh’s prime minister resigns and Ukraine’s push in Africa
After a weekend of fresh protests, Bangladesh’s prime minister announced her resignation and fled the country. What will happen next? Plus: what Ukraine’s foreign minister is pushing for on his four-day trip to Africa and a flick through the morning papers. All that, plus the latest from our team in…
China’s push for deep-sea dominance
Georgina Godwin is joined by Ed Conway, author of ‘Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future’ to discuss how the battle for the top job at the International Seabed Authority could shape policy and affect global supply chains. Plus: nuclear tensions as Russia, China and Iran push…
Iran threatens revenge
Iran vows to retaliate against Israel after the assassinations of two key Hamas figures. We ask what that will mean for the Middle East. Then: a look at the situation in Venezuela as world leaders either condemn or congratulate the incumbent Nicolás Maduro on his election win. Plus: highlights from…
Iran vows to avenge Haniyeh’s death in Tehran
Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, says that avenging Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination is “Tehran’s duty”. Then: Kamala Harris challenges Donald Trump to a debate and China defends its athletes engulfed in a doping scandal. Plus: an interview with 8x Olympic medallist Allison Schmitt.
