As the French PM remains optimistic about a budget, despite his resignation, we discuss the likelihood of a snap election. Plus: National Guard troops in Chicago, Everest hikers are saved and have you ever called in sick after work drinks?

As the French PM remains optimistic about a budget, despite his resignation, we discuss the likelihood of a snap election. Plus: National Guard troops in Chicago, Everest hikers are saved and have you ever called in sick after work drinks?

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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Is France heading for a snap election?

We assess whether the US could lose interest in ending Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine with operations against Iran taking centre stage.

We assess whether the US could lose interest in ending Russia&rsquo;s full-scale war in Ukraine with operations against Iran taking centre stage.

How will the US-Israeli war with Iran impact Ukraine?

We assess Europe’s reaction to the Middle East conflict. Plus: how tensions between the US and Iran have been affecting global markets.

We assess Europe&rsquo;s reaction to the Middle East conflict. Plus: how tensions between the US and Iran have been affecting global markets.

Europe’s response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran

We explore the allure of Sanremo as day five of the festival comes to a close. Plus: the changing landscape of music entrepreneurship with Lucy Dreams.

We explore the allure of Sanremo as day five of the festival comes to a close. Plus: the changing landscape of music entrepreneurship with Lucy Dreams.

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