Monocle 24: The Globalist

Elon Musk has called on Republicans to oppose the “big, beautiful bill”. Will they heed his call? HJ Mai reports from the US capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrives in Washington for a high-stakes meeting with president Trump. Plus: Bulgaria gets the green light for the euro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following months of political turmoil, South Korea chooses a new president. We get a view of the results from key cities of Seoul and Busan. Plus: We unpick Meloni and Macron's meeting in Rome and London’s Serpentine Pavilion is revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring the latest from the second round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poland's presidential election comes to a close and Dior announces their new creative director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are ruled unlawful, we discuss the reactions from the US and Europe.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zelensky heads to Berlin for arms talks and the latest from the Middle East following direct talks between Syria and Israel. Plus: the view from India as US halts student-visa applications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as fresh aid is distributed. Then: Macron looks to fill a US-shaped hole in the economies of Southeast Asia and the latest travel news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Emma Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asean leaders meet in Malaysia, debating what to do about US tariffs and Chinese incursions in the South China Sea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France and Saudi Arabia are reportedly working on a plan to disarm Hamas. We explore Emmanuel Macron’s tenuous role in the conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A strategic partnership approved with Russia, nuclear negotiations with the US and an Israeli plot to attack if it falls apart. What’s next for Iran?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa’s president arrives in the US to “reset” with Washington. Then: we unpack why Hungary passed a bill to withdraw from the ICC. Plus: the winner of this year’s The International Booker Prize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has said that nothing can happen until he speaks with Vladimir Putin. So what happens now that they’ve spoken?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK and the EU hold their first post-Brexit summit and the election results from Romania and Portugal. Plus: EBRD’s chief economist, Beata Javorcik, tech news and Melbourne Design Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian and Ukrainian officials met directly for the first time since the early weeks of the war – without their leaders. Plus: previewing Poland’s presidential election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We review Donald Trump’s ongoing Middle East trip and what to expect from a high-stakes meeting in Istanbul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump’s Gulf tour continues – what’s on the agenda? Plus: airport chaos leads to an aviation task force in the US and Eurovision 2025 kicks off. Then: Monocle’s Natalie Theodosi discusses the latest fashion news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump begins his Middle East trip in Riyadh. Then: India and Pakistan’s fragile ceasefire holds for now and we unpack the Philippines’ midterm election results. Plus: Triennale Milano’s 24th International Exhibition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Putin and Zelensky meet for direct talks this week? Plus: British Airways orders 53 new Boeing and Airbus planes, the joy of outdoor saunas and fashion news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.