Monocle 24: The Globalist

US Congress votes on Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”. Plus: the Mercosur-EU trade deal that was years in the making. Then: what would you put on the UK’s banknotes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head to Kyiv to confront the new reality of war in Ukraine as the US halts key aid. Plus: the effects of Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” on Americans and the Grand Egyptian Museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the latest from Monocle’s Tokyo bureau chief, Fiona Wilson, as Japan looks to placate Donald Trump on trade and tariffs – without buying American rice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Trump remains determined to pass his mammoth new bill before 4 July, we discuss why beauty might be in the eye of the partisan beholder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Kyiv turns to Africa in its struggle against Moscow, we discuss how much African influence really matters to Ukraine’s overall war effort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leaders of the 27 EU nations meet in Brussels, Belgrade braces for anti-corruption protests, New Zealand at the Nato summit and public voting in Switzerland. Plus: theatre news and ‘What We Learned’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Nato Summit concludes, we discuss the details of the final communiqué and what that means for Europe and the Middle East.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the US president announces a second ceasefire between Israel and Iran, we examine how likely this one is to hold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest as Iran and Israel confirm that they’ve agreed to the terms of a truce after 12 days of fighting. Plus: the Nato Summit in The Hague and Europe's growing need for TNT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the aftershocks of the B2 bombers reverberate across the world, we get the view from the region and beyond. Plus: A Nato-summit preview, Milan Men’s Fashion Week and Emma Nelson from Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the view on the ground in Bangkok as a secret recording of Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, plunges the country into political turmoil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the potential for war, regime change and nuclear armament surrounds Iran, we ask how its people are living the moment. Then: former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison and the best of Danish design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s editorial director and chairman, Tyler Brûlé, and Paris bureau chief, Simon Bouvier, discuss Qatar Airways being named the best airline in the world. Then: we’re off to Abu Dhabi, Basel and Copenhagen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the war between Israel and Iran expands, we explore what role mediation has left to play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World leaders in Canada react to another burgeoning global conflict. Then: we get the latest from the Middle East and Alberta. Plus: Kering's reported next CEO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We give you the latest on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad and discuss the possible causes and consequences for Boeing of the first fatal 787 Dreamliner accident. Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protests against Donald Trump’s ICE crackdown continue across the US. Plus: we discuss Blatten’s landslide and how the village will rebuild, and meet the team at the Grand Hotel Belvedere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Zürich. We discuss the UK's decision to sanction two Israeli ministers and consider how military presence will affect the LA community. Plus: we hear from the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Argentinian and Israeli leaders meet to confirm a deepening of ties. Plus: the latest on the protests in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

European countries answer the call to spend more on defence as the UK hosts Nato chief, Mark Rutte. Plus: Italy’s citizenship referendum takes place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.