The Briefing

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• Farnborough Air Show highlights defence; China patrols the South China Sea 21.07.2026 28นาที

  We speak to Lockheed Martin at the Farnborough Air Show about the renewed focus on European defence. Then: how China is patrolling the South China Sea and why the US Coast Guard could get involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Lebanon's president visits the White House for landmark discussions 20.07.2026 36นาที

  Joseph Aoun meets Marco Rubio ahead of his talks with the US president, Donald Trump. Then: Monocle's view of World Cup soft power, Italy's short-haul flights and how the global demand for luxury fashion brands is shifting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• World Cup final: The mood in Argentina and Spain, plus half-time show preview 17.07.2026 33นาที

  Fernando Augusto Pacheco and Ed Stocker assess the mood ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final. Plus: what to expect from an unusual half-time show featuring Madonna and Shakira. Then: photographer Misan Harriman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Why is the world viewing China more positively than the US? 16.07.2026 37นาที

  We unpack a new survey from PEW Research Center which shows that China is now viewed more positively than the US. Plus: Greener, Cooler, Healthier is a new platform providing nature-based solutions to urban heat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Western Europe’s last frontier fence falls as Gibraltar joins the border-free Schengen community 15.07.2026 28นาที

  In an historic step that follows decades of divisiveness and years of negotiations, Gibraltar joins Europe’s border-free Schengen community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Macron uses his last Bastille Day to unite Europe in show of military strength 14.07.2026 32นาที

  As France’s president oversees his last parade, we assess why this year’s celebrations focus on European unity and support for Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? US and Iran exchange tit-for-tat strikes 13.07.2026 32นาที

  Tehran says it can’t allow Washington to use the Strait of Hormuz to harm Iran’s sovereignty. Plus: why is Volkswagen changing? Then: is Norway the model country for ‘good losers’? And: we chat with Belgian singer Angèle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Coming out of the cold? Myanmar tries to re-engage with the Asean bloc  10.07.2026 25นาที

  Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations prepare for their first talks with Myanmar since the 2021 coup. Plus: we examine how Londoners are living with and adapting to extreme heat. And: how flamenco can improve our communication skills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Will an establishment-versus-outsiders rift sink the Democrats’ mid-term hopes? 09.07.2026 35นาที

  Are global energy markets engaging in wishful thinking as the conflict in Iran deepens? Then: does the Maine Senate race prove Democrats cannot resolve the rift threatening their mid-term chances? Plus: Klarna’s CMO and ‘The Global Countdown’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Damascus rocked by explosions during Macron’s visit to Syria: what comes next? 08.07.2026 31นาที

  As the first visit to Syria by an EU leader is marred by explosions, we get the view from France and Damascus. Then: what next for Nato after renewed Trump threats? Plus: business news and Japan’s Yumiko Morioka. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Trouble on the right: Meloni faces Trump at Nato summit while Le Pen awaits her fate 07.07.2026 29นาที

  Donald Trump mocks his erstwhile ally Giorgia Meloni, while Marine Le Pen’s presidency is in the hands of a French court ruling. Plus: the US-Belgium controversy settled on the pitch and Haute Couture Week in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Iran mourns Ali Khamenei amid questions over his son’s whereabouts 06.07.2026 33นาที

  Funeral processions for Iran’s slain supreme leader culminate in central Iran but his successor is nowhere to be seen. Plus: Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial gets under way; the chief economist of Swedbank; and how Bank of America is funding art-conservation projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Press freedoms in the spotlight on the 250th anniversary of US independence 03.07.2026 34นาที

  As Donald Trump prepares to mark America’s birthday, we look at how press freedoms have evolved. Then: why has Moldova’s prime minister resigned? And: we speak to the owners of Paris shirtmaker Charvet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Kyiv suffers one of the worst nights of the war as Russia strikes back 02.07.2026 33นาที

  A day of mourning is declared in Ukraine’s capital after Russian forces launched a large aerial attack. Then: Chanel buys historic gentleman’s shirtmaker Charvet. And: we bring you more musical World Cup fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Wins and losses for Donald Trump at the end of the US Supreme Court’s term 01.07.2026 31นาที

  US Supreme Court justices rule against Donald Trump on birthright citizenship. Plus: We look at Le Kilt’s offerings with Monocle’s Brenda Tuohy; and speak with H&M at Almedalen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Germany looks to the Global South for a new international order  30.06.2026 33นาที

  Germany launches its North-South commission as its aid budget is cut. Plus: UAE launches its first passenger-train service, North Korea’s unlikely economic success and Monocle at Almedalen Week in Sweden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Protests in Gaza erupt over living conditions in the besieged strip   29.06.2026 32นาที

  We examine the future of life in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill three Palestinians. Then: Sweden’s Almedalen week, Paris Fashion Week Men’s and Mexican chef Santiago Lastra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Quality of Life special: From Tokyo to Oslo 26.06.2026 35นาที

  In this special edition of The Briefing we look at some of the top cities in Monocle’s Quality of Life survey. Plus: a look into postcards of the past and a food neighbourhood in the winning city of Tokyo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Donald Trump and the US Senate battle over Iran ahead of midterm elections 25.06.2026 34นาที

  We look at how the Iran war has irked Congress and affected Republicans’ domestic agenda. Then: Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2026; MIT Museum acquires IM Pei’s archive; and The Global Countdown World Cup tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Will Russia’s fuel crisis bring peace to Ukraine? 24.06.2026 28นาที

  Russian president Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready for peace talks with Ukraine after infrastructure strikes lead to a fuel shortage. Then: Grace Charlton takes us front row at Paris Fashion Week Men’s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.