Monocle 24: The Globalist

After cycling through three prime ministers in less than a year, Emmanuel Macron looks to appoint a new head of government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talks move forward between Israel and Hamas. Then: as hundreds of National Guard troops arrive in Chicago, Trump calls for the arrest of the city’s mayor. Plus: headlines from the world of theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With little sign of progress towards a government, president Emmanuel Macron casts a lonely figure in French politics. Plus: retired US Lieutenant General Ben Hodges and the Nobel Prize for physics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delegations convene for talks in Egypt as Israelis gather at the site of the Nova music festival to mark two years since the 7 October attacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan is set to elect its first female prime minister but what can we expect from her leadership? Plus: the latest news from Latin America and a preview of the Nobel Peace Prize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As demonstrations against Morocco’s government enter their sixth day, we discuss the politics at play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Congress fails to reach an agreement to prevent a government shutdown, we discuss the politics and consequences at play. Plus: the latest on the Global Sumud Flotilla, the blueberry market in Zimbabwe and remembering Jane GoodallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EU leaders gather in Copenhagen following a wave of mysterious drone incursions. Then: a litmus test from Madagascar as the island nation’s president dissolves the government. Plus: ‘La Galerie du 19M Tokyo’ exhibition by Chanel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China is launching a new K visa for skilled workers. We explore the country’s plan to attract the best foreign talent and whether Indian students rejected by the US will take the bait.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a week of diplomacy and speeches in New York means in the Middle East. Plus: Moldova’s PSA party has won a crucial election billed as a choice between the EU and Moscow. And: China inaugurates the world’s tallest bridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest from Chisinau ahead of Moldova's parliamentary elections. Then: How will Taiwan recover from the devastating effects of Typhoon Ragasa? Plus: Milan Fashion Week and a flick through the new issue of Monocle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Putin’s drone incursions into Europe continue, we discuss how Nato might respond. Plus: Tensions in Lebanon over a Beirut tourist site, Nasa's first flight to the Moon in 50 years and speciality coffee in Tokyo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump hits out at the United Nations, the strongest storm of the year nears Hong Kong and falconry season is back in the Gulf. Plus: Vatican news and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Zürich: The latest from the first day of the UNGA. Rahul Sahgal, Swiss AmCham’s CEO, unpacks how Washington’s tariffs are affecting Bern. Plus: Highlights from London Fashion Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Israel reacts to the news that Palestine has been recognised by key allies, leaders meet for the UN General Assembly. Then: Taiwan’s defence show, culture news and a training exercise by US Marines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leaders of Canada and Mexico meet to discuss trade and security agreements. We explore their resilience against their shared neighbour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 65,000, the IDF’s attacks continue. Plus: Trump, Xi and the TikTok deal, Japan culture news and the rise of trips back through time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the US president starts his visit to the UK, we discuss what’s at stake for the “special relationship”. Plus: A new UN report says that Israel is committing genocide; and we examine Malawi’s elections and TV news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump arrives in London for his second state visit and Syria holds its first elections since Assad’s fall. Plus: Kansas City’s mayor on preparing for federal forces; and an auction of 577 unique chairs in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Secretary of State meets Netanyahu, while Arab and Muslim leaders gather in Doha after Israel’s strikes on Hamas in Qatar last week. Plus: A report on democracy’s health globally, the latest in aviation and The Emmys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.