Donald Trump renames the US defence ministry to the Department of War. Plus: National Guard deployment continues in a busy week in Washington.

Donald Trump renames the US defence ministry to the Department of War. Plus: National Guard deployment continues in a busy week in Washington.

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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National Guard deployment continues a dramatic week in Washington

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.

Why Italians are glued to their screens for the Sanremo Music Festival

We explore whether Hungary’s fight over oil could change the course of the war in Ukraine. Plus: as Mumbai residents plead for respite from ‘musical road’, what are the best highway enhancers?  

We explore whether Hungary&rsquo;s fight over oil could change the course of the war in Ukraine. Plus: as Mumbai residents plead for respite from &lsquo;musical road&rsquo;, what are the best highway enhancers?&nbsp;&nbsp;

Why Hungary is being accused of undermining support for Ukraine

German chancellor Friedrich Merz lands in Beijing as the latest western leader looking to improve trade relations with China. Plus: why Kyoto’s mayor has announced plans for Japan’s first citizen discount on bus fares.

German chancellor Friedrich Merz lands in Beijing as the latest western leader looking to improve trade relations with China. Plus: why Kyoto&rsquo;s mayor has announced plans for Japan&rsquo;s first citizen discount on bus fares.

National Guard deployment continues a dramatic week in Washington

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