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Are world leaders above the law?
Special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump finds that he would have been convicted of crimes over his attempts to cling to power in 2020 if it wasn’t for his recent presidential win.…
Israel and Hamas make significant progress in ceasefire talks
Negotiations in Doha between Israel and Hamas make significant progress. Could the time for ceasefire be now? Also on the programme: Ukraine points to irrefutable evidence of North Korea’s involvement in its war with…
What’s next for Canada and is SpaceX on its way to Italy?
Monocle’s Toronto correspondent, Tomos Lewis, recaps a tumultuous week in Canadian politics as outgoing prime minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party sets a date of 9 March for the election of its next leader. Then:…
Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron brace for Donald Trump’s return
The leaders of the UK and France are meeting today to deepen their alliance ahead of Donald Trump’s second US presidency. To discuss, Georgina Godwin is joined by Terry Stiastny and Sir William Patey,…
Europe’s response to Trump’s Greenland plan. Plus: how important are handshakes in diplomacy?
We’re joined by Marc Adelman in Los Angeles to get the latest on the California wildfires as they go from bad to worse. Then: the reaction from Europe as US president-elect Donald Trump threatens…
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party looks to form a government. And: what are China’s aims in Africa?
After Austria’s centrist parties failed to agree on a coalition to prevent the far right from claiming power, the country’s Freedom Party is attempting to form its own government. What does this mean for…
Justin Trudeau steps down. Plus: why is Elon Musk interfering in politics?
Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, resigns. We get the latest fromour editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, and correspondent in Toronto, Tomos Lewis. Also on the programme: as Ukraine’s armed forces begin a surprise offensive in the…
Will Justin Trudeau resign? And: the US faces a government shutdown
Monocle’s Toronto correspondent, Tomos Lewis, discusses Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau’s future amid calls for his resignation. Then: the latest on the looming US government shutdown. Plus: Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, and…
Should Europe spend more on defense?
As Volodymyr Zelensky makes a final push to rally EU allies ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, we discuss growing pressure on Europe to boost its defense budget. Also on the programme: as Emmanuel Macron…
Canada’s Trudeau loses his shine and we ask: who will be Germany’s next leader?
Canada’s prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is in a political crisis. We examine how bad the situation is. Also on the programme: with Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, calling a snap election for next year, we…
