As the world busies itself with discussions about a Palestinian state, the death toll in Gaza rises. Plus: Lebanon’s Iran problem, how to stop a shoplifter and are you guilty of “cagongjok”?

As the world busies itself with discussions about a Palestinian state, the death toll in Gaza rises. Plus: Lebanon&rsquo;s Iran problem, how to stop a shoplifter and are you guilty of &ldquo;cagongjok&rdquo;?

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 the global push for a Palestinian state a distraction from Gaza?

China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are increasingly co-operating militarily. How steadfast is this alliance and should it worry the West? Plus: Germany’s ‘spy revolution’, Karoline Leavitt leaves and the pros and cons of Unesco’s World Heritage List. 

China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are increasingly co-operating militarily. How steadfast is this alliance and should it worry the West? Plus: Germany&rsquo;s &lsquo;spy revolution&rsquo;, Karoline Leavitt leaves and the pros and cons of Unesco&rsquo;s World Heritage List.&nbsp;

What is Crink and should it worry the West?

Ukraine halts strikes on Russia’s tankers as per JD Vance’s request. Then: Donald Trump’s catering van controversy, French journalists go to war with AI and we get down to “Swissness”. 

Ukraine halts strikes on Russia&rsquo;s tankers as per JD Vance&rsquo;s request. Then: Donald Trump&rsquo;s catering van controversy, French journalists go to war with AI and we get down to &ldquo;Swissness&rdquo;.&nbsp;

Why has the US asked Ukraine to curb strikes on Russia?  

Sea Legend shipping company is launching the first regular container service along Russia’s northern Arctic coast. Then: the World Bank helps Lebanon with its digital transformation. And: France says ‘non’ to unsolicited telemarketing calls.

Sea Legend shipping company is launching the first regular container service along Russia&rsquo;s northern Arctic coast. Then: the World Bank helps Lebanon with its digital transformation. And: France says &lsquo;non&rsquo; to unsolicited telemarketing calls.

Is the global push for a Palestinian state a distraction from Gaza?

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