As Hungary’s prime minister travels to Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Zelensky’s top aid is investigated for corruption. 

As Hungary&rsquo;s prime minister travels to Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Zelensky&rsquo;s top aid is investigated for corruption.&nbsp;

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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Viktor Orban meets with Putin as Ukraine’s corruption scandal worsens

We delve into the big year ahead for Brazil and discuss how to remain optimistic in meeting the challenges facing refugees around the world. 

We delve into the big year ahead for Brazil and discuss how to remain optimistic in meeting the challenges facing refugees around the world.&nbsp;

“The time to build” at the UN Global Refugee Forum 2025, and Brazil’s 2026 forecast

We discuss whether Europe can shirk its rather submissive reaction to Trump’s second administration. Then: we hop on a new train to the Alps and pick out design gifts for the holidays.

We discuss whether Europe can shirk its rather submissive reaction to Trump&rsquo;s second administration. Then: we hop on a new train to the Alps and pick out design gifts for the holidays.

How can Europe succeed in the Trump era? Plus: design gifts for the holidays

As Australia reels from the shooting in Bondi beach, how is it being seen globally? Plus: Thailand calls for fresh elections and the new plans for Dracula Land.

As Australia reels from the shooting in Bondi beach, how is it being seen globally? Plus: Thailand calls for fresh elections and the new plans for Dracula Land.

Viktor Orban meets with Putin as Ukraine’s corruption scandal worsens

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