After more than two years in captivity, all 20 living hostages are returned by Hamas. Plus: Why Cuba is denying its military’s participation in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

After more than two years in captivity, all 20 living hostages are returned by Hamas. Plus: Why Cuba is denying its military&rsquo;s participation in Russia&rsquo;s war against Ukraine.

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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The last 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza return to Israel

After four years of war in Ukraine, we take a look at the state of European security and defence. Then: why we were so invested in Winter Olympic coverage. Plus: solo dining surges in South Korean workplaces.

After four years of war in Ukraine, we take a look at the state of European security and defence. Then: why we were so invested in Winter Olympic coverage. Plus: solo dining surges in South Korean workplaces.

How united is Europe on the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine?

Violence sweeps across Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho is killed in military custody. Then: we ask why Hungary is causing problems for Europe’s Russia sanction plans. Plus: Singapore’s new dating scheme.

Violence sweeps across Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho is killed in military custody. Then: we ask why Hungary is causing problems for Europe&rsquo;s Russia sanction plans. Plus: Singapore&rsquo;s new dating scheme.

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of cartel boss. Plus: is Hungary a thorn in Europe’s side?

What is the future of US tariffs after the Supreme Court’s ruling? Then: is the future of European defence in doubt? Plus: Monocle signs off after two weeks in Milan. 

What is the future of US tariffs after the Supreme Court&rsquo;s ruling? Then: is the future of European defence in doubt? Plus: Monocle signs off after two weeks in Milan.&nbsp;

The last 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza return to Israel

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