We break down the prospect of new US-Iran negotiations as Washington’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues. Plus: is Hungary’s Viktor Orbán the first far-right domino to fall? And: Japan’s new “guilty consumption” boom.

We break down the prospect of new US-Iran negotiations as Washington&rsquo;s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues. Plus: is Hungary&rsquo;s Viktor Orb&aacute;n the first far-right domino to fall? And: Japan&rsquo;s new &ldquo;guilty consumption&rdquo; boom.

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Fresh US-Iran talks and China’s new international role

Hungary is poised to end its blockade of an EU loan for Ukraine while Sweden suggests that Russia is hiding its economic troubles. Plus: auditions for the next United Nations secretary general begin in New York. Then: an interview with Venetian chef Simon Piovesan. 

Hungary is poised to end its blockade of an EU loan for Ukraine while Sweden suggests that Russia is hiding its economic troubles. Plus: auditions for the next United Nations secretary general begin in New York. Then: an interview with Venetian chef Simon Piovesan.&nbsp;

Ukraine hopes for fresh EU loan and the race for the next UN secretary general

After Keir Starmer pleads ignorance over Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting, how long can he survive as UK leader? We explore Europe’s changing democratic landscape. Plus: Horse-meat pies have become a menu staple in Auckland.

After Keir Starmer pleads ignorance over Peter Mandelson&rsquo;s failed vetting, how long can he survive as UK leader? We explore Europe&rsquo;s changing democratic landscape. Plus: Horse-meat pies have become a menu staple in Auckland.

Can Starmer stay the course?

Rob Bound and Andrew Mueller quiz each other on this week’s headlines. Then: a design perspective on Donald Trump’s Jesus memes and what to see at the the world’s leading trade fair for furniture and interiors. 

Rob Bound and Andrew Mueller quiz each other on this week&rsquo;s headlines. Then: a design perspective on Donald Trump&rsquo;s Jesus memes and what to see at the the world&rsquo;s leading trade fair for furniture and interiors.&nbsp;

Fresh US-Iran talks and China’s new international role

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