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.

Tehran says it can&rsquo;t allow Washington to use the Strait of Hormuz to harm Iran&rsquo;s sovereignty. Plus: why is Volkswagen changing? Then: is Norway the model country for &lsquo;good losers&rsquo;? And: we chat with Belgian singer Ang&egrave;le.

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.

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.

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Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? US and Iran exchange tit-for-tat strikes

Julia Webster Ayuso reports on the redevelopment of Barcelona’s La Rambla. Then: the increasing demand for tree services and suppliers as Europe grapples with heatwaves. Plus: an update from the first day of Taiwan’s annual military drills.

Julia Webster Ayuso reports on the redevelopment of Barcelona&rsquo;s La Rambla. Then: the increasing demand for tree services and suppliers as Europe grapples with heatwaves. Plus: an update from the first day of Taiwan&rsquo;s annual military drills.

Revisiting La Rambla and the increasing importance of tree cover

We explore what it means for Boeing’s Max 7 to finally get off the ground. Plus: Japan’s currency intervention and the latest in hotel design with Monocle’s Nic Monisse.

We explore what it means for Boeing&rsquo;s Max 7 to finally get off the ground. Plus: Japan&rsquo;s currency intervention and the latest in hotel design with Monocle&rsquo;s Nic Monisse.

Boeing’s 737 Max 7 finally gets certification from FAA

In both the Hamas disarmament deal and upcoming talks with Lebanon in Rome, Israel refuses to withdraw. We discuss what that says about regional dynamics. Then: ‘The Foreign Desk’ explores the “Nerd Reich”; RFK Jr’s new cooking show; and local fashion becomes political. 

In both the Hamas disarmament deal and upcoming talks with Lebanon in Rome, Israel refuses to withdraw. We discuss what that says about regional dynamics. Then: &lsquo;The Foreign Desk&rsquo; explores the &ldquo;Nerd Reich&rdquo;; RFK Jr&rsquo;s new cooking show; and local fashion becomes political.&nbsp;

Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? US and Iran exchange tit-for-tat strikes

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