The Late Edition
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Thursday 20 July
We analyse Poland’s strained relationship with the EU, look at what pay rates in the UK TV industry mean for gender equality, discuss the future of Iraq and learn why China and the US can’t agree on trade.
Wednesday 19 July
Why did Trump and Putin hold a second meeting at the G20? Plus: a look at Montenegro’s trial of alleged coup plotters, the possible outcome of Rwanda’s forthcoming election and Gibraltar’s role in the forthcoming Brexit negotiations.
Tuesday 18 July
We look at the opposition mounting against the Republicans’ healthcare repeal bill and ask why Russia and the US are still not getting along. Plus: is austerity lowering quality of life in the UK?
Monday 17 July
We look at Venezuela as unrest continues to spread across the nation. Plus: why North and South Korea might soon be meeting for talks, the latest on the allegations against Donald Trump Jr and why Tony Blair is talking about Brexit again.
Friday 14 July
Daniel Giacopelli, Fernando Augusto Pacheco, Gaia Lutz and Andrew Mueller assess whether Brazil’s unfolding political crisis could offer a lesson to the US. Plus: a review of Emmanuel Macron’s diplomacy – and which countries are the world’s laziest?
Thursday 13 July
How does a Russian popstar fit into Donald Trump’s unfolding political crisis? Andrew Mueller assesses the bizarre chain of events with political analyst Carole Walker and The UK’s former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, William Patey. Plus: the French president calls for greater eurozone co-operation and Qatar’s crisis rolls on.
Wednesday 12 July
James Rodgers and Michael Goldfarb join Andrew Mueller as the fallout over Donald Trump Jr’s email to a Russian lawyer continues in Washington. Plus: the French prime minister’s claim that “Macron-ism” is recycled right-wing politics – and should city mayors take international trips?
Tuesday 11 July
In this special edition, Tom Edwards, Robin Lustig and Roger Boyes discuss the fallout following revelations that Donald Trump’s son knew Russia was seeking to assist his father’s election during last year’s campaign. We assess the politics and examine how the international community will react.
Monday 10 July
Andrew Mueller joins Mary Dejevsky and Robert Fox to discuss connections between the US president and Russia’s election meddling, whether cities will think twice before hosting the G20 and political back-pedalling on Brexit.
Friday 7 July
Monocle’s Andrew Mueller, Chris Lord, Tom Edwards and Carlota Rebelo discuss the week’s most interesting news stories, from Cyprus peace talks and Vienna’s World Heritage status to an award for the world’s oddest book titles.
