As tensions between Israel and Lebanon continue to rise, we discuss whether fears that the Gaza conflict would spill over into the wider Middle East are being confirmed. Also in the programme: as Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, wraps up her five-day trip to China, we analyse what closer ties between the two nations could mean for Europe. Plus, Donald Trump’s unpopular running mate, JD Vance, the billboard-free Swiss town, a round-up of stories from the Nordics and a check-in with our team in Paris.

<p>As tensions between Israel and Lebanon continue to rise, we discuss whether fears that the Gaza conflict would spill over into the wider Middle East are being confirmed. Also in the programme: as Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, wraps up her five-day trip to China, we analyse what closer ties between the two nations could mean for Europe. Plus, Donald Trump’s unpopular running mate, JD Vance, the billboard-free Swiss town, a round-up of stories from the Nordics and a check-in with our team in Paris.</p>

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards. 

<p>Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards. </p>

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