The leaders of the UK and France are meeting today to deepen their alliance ahead of Donald Trump’s second US presidency. To discuss, Georgina Godwin is joined by Terry Stiastny and Sir William Patey, who will also take a look at India’s strengthening diplomatic ties with Afghanistan’s Taliban. Plus: do bank holidays help or hinder the economy? And our Balkans correspondent sends us a letter from Bohinj.

The leaders of the UK and France are meeting today to deepen their alliance ahead of Donald Trump&rsquo;s second US presidency. To discuss, Georgina Godwin is joined by Terry Stiastny and Sir William Patey, who will also take a look at India&rsquo;s strengthening diplomatic ties with Afghanistan&rsquo;s Taliban. Plus: do bank holidays help or hinder the economy? And our Balkans correspondent sends us a letter from Bohinj.

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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Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron brace for Donald Trump’s return

We’re joined by Marc Adelman in Los Angeles to get the latest on the California wildfires as they go from bad to worse. Then: the reaction from Europe as US president-elect Donald Trump threatens to seize Greenland on the grounds of national security. Also on the programme: after Syria’s new leader refrains from shaking the hand of Germany’s top diplomat, we ask how important handshakes are for diplomacy and a new study shows 40 per cent of Germans are worried about their political future ahead of federal elections in February. Plus: sales of music in the UK hit an all-time high.

We&rsquo;re joined by Marc Adelman in Los Angeles to get the latest on the California wildfires as they go from bad to worse. Then: the reaction from Europe as US president-elect Donald Trump threatens to seize Greenland on the grounds of national security. Also on the programme: after Syria&rsquo;s new leader refrains from shaking the hand of Germany&rsquo;s top diplomat, we ask how important handshakes are for diplomacy and a new study shows 40 per cent of Germans are worried about their political future ahead of federal elections in February. Plus: sales of music in the UK hit an all-time high.

Europe’s response to Trump’s Greenland plan. Plus: how important are handshakes in diplomacy?

After Austria’s centrist parties failed to agree on a coalition to prevent the far right from claiming power, the country’s Freedom Party is attempting to form its own government. What does this mean for increasing nationalist ideals across Europe? Then: China’s foreign minister begins a tour of Africa and we reflect on satire 10 years on from the ‘Charlie Hebdo’ attack. Plus: does classical music have the power to deter criminals?

After Austria&rsquo;s centrist parties failed to agree on a coalition to prevent the far right from claiming power, the country&rsquo;s Freedom Party is attempting to form its own government. What does this mean for increasing nationalist ideals across Europe? Then: China&rsquo;s foreign minister begins a tour of Africa and we reflect on satire 10 years on from the &lsquo;Charlie Hebdo&rsquo; attack. Plus: does classical music have the power to deter criminals?

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party looks to form a government. And: what are China’s aims in Africa?

Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, resigns. We get the latest fromour editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, and correspondent in Toronto, Tomos Lewis. Also on the programme: as Ukraine’s armed forces begin a surprise offensive in the Kursk region of Russia, we ask what this means for the future of the conflict. Plus: Elon Musk’s inflammatory comments on social media platform X target UK politicians. We discuss his reasoning for getting involved. Plus: London is crowned as Europe’s most congested city. 

Canada&rsquo;s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, resigns. We get the latest from our editorial director, Tyler Br&ucirc;l&eacute;, and&nbsp;correspondent in Toronto, Tomos Lewis. Also on the programme: as Ukraine&rsquo;s armed forces begin a surprise offensive in the Kursk region of Russia, we ask what this means for the future of the conflict. Plus: Elon Musk&rsquo;s inflammatory comments on social media platform X target UK politicians. We discuss his reasoning for getting involved. Plus: London is crowned as Europe&rsquo;s most congested city.&nbsp;

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron brace for Donald Trump’s return

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