The Briefing
The Briefing
A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.Social links:
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Former Iraq prime minister Nouri al-Maliki rejects US threats over potential comeback
Donald Trump has warned Iraq that it would lose all American support if controversial former prime minister Al-Maliki retakes office. Plus: a tourism uptick in Mongolia and Cape Town’s public pool upgrades.
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ICE agents head to the Winter Olympics, a new issue of Monocle magazine and high jewellery
Milan’s mayor has said that ICE agents are not welcome in his city for the Winter Games. Plus: we look at Monocle’s February issue and hear about high jewellery in Paris, AI tourism blunders and ‘The Global Countdown’.
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Greenland and Denmark’s leaders in Paris: What’s on the menu for the working lunch with Macron?
France hosts the leaders of Denmark and Greenland. Then: the future of Lebanon’s economy amid new investments. Plus: how is China’s oil market changing in light of Maduro’s arrest? And: Monocle design and fashion highlights.
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How Iranians are receiving information during a brutal crackdown on protests
We hear from the groups trying to break through the information blockade in Iran during an internet blackout. Plus: Boeing results and the long history of Russian espionage in Japan.
33:29
Xi Jinping’s purge of high-ranking Chinese military figures continues
China’s top-ranking general, Zhang Youxia, has been placed under investigation after being accused of giving nuclear secrets to the US. Then: coverage from Monocle’s recent trip to Nuuk and a look back at Paris Men’s Fashion Week.
32:13
Where does the Nato military alliance go from here?
We explore the future of the Western military alliance following Greenland de-escalation. Plus: Winkreative’s Ariel Childs on Great Britain’s new colours for the America’s Cup and the Oscar nominations
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Live from Davos: Albin Kurti, the prime minister of Kosovo, and day four of the WEF
Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo brings us a special broadcast from the World Economic Forum. Albin Kurti, Kosovo’s prime minister, tells us about his ambitions for his nation and the markets react to Davos. Plus: a special edition of The Global Countdown.
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Live from Davos: Trump touches down and markets react to geopolitics
A special broadcast from the World Economic Forum as US president Donald Trump touches down. We assess the market’s reaction and report on the landing from Zürich Airport. Plus: is Davos the world’s longest pop-up city?
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Live from Davos: WEF gets underway, what makes a strong passport and redefining the office
A special broadcast from the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting. We look at the ever-changing guest list, unpack what makes a strong passport and the trends set to redefine the office. Plus: Valentino’s life and legacy.
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Trump tells Norway’s PM he is no longer obligated ‘to think purely of peace’. Plus: a Milan Fashion Week Men’s preview
The latest as the EU considers retaliatory measures over Trump’s Greenland tariff ‘blackmail’. Then: we hear from our team at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Plus: a preview of Milan Fashion Week Men’s.
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