Charles Hecker and Georgina Godwin discuss the week’s news and culture, including Adelaide Writers’ Week controversy, escalating protests in Iran and a new radio station in Berlin. Plus: the luxury market in 2026.

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 kicks off with a rousing opening ceremony
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Space security, Italian disco and the Bayeux Tapestry
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Trump’s Board of Peace, football diplomacy and a must-see exhibition
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