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The Globalist

The Globalist

Written by: Monocle
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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

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Episodes
  • Iran ceasefire tested by pressure at sea

    Iran ceasefire tested by pressure at sea
    Apr 24 2026

    Washington says that the ceasefire still holds but shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and signals from Tehran suggest the crisis is far from over. We also discuss Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s foreign minister, visiting the UK and New York’s new tax on the mega rich.

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  • EU approves €90bn for Ukraine: what comes next?

    EU approves €90bn for Ukraine: what comes next?
    Apr 23 2026

    The EU grants Ukraine a much-anticipated €90bn loan, but what does that mean for Kyiv and why could Turkey host possible peace talks? Plus: the Delphi Economic Forum and we meet designer Tom Dixon at Salone del Mobile.

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  • Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire: how do the two sides overcome mistrust?

    Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire: how do the two sides overcome mistrust?
    Apr 22 2026

    With the ceasefire between Iran and the US extended at the last minute, we assess what comes next, with former diplomat Carne Ross. Plus: Why Nato chief Mark Rutte is visiting Turkey and the latest from Pope Leo’s Africa trip.

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