Alexis Self and Julia Lasica evaluate Moscow’s Victory Day parade and how Europe has marked the occasion. Plus: a day in the life of Pope Leo XIV.

Alexis Self and Julia Lasica evaluate Moscow&rsquo;s Victory Day parade and how Europe has marked the occasion. Plus: a day in the life of Pope Leo XIV.

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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What did Russia get out of Victory Day?

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We assess the scale of the global conflict as the US rattles South Korea by redeploying its missiles to the Middle East. Plus: Taiwan issues penalties for pedestrians crossing the road.  

 

We assess the scale of the global conflict as the US rattles South Korea by redeploying its missiles to the Middle East. Plus: Taiwan issues penalties for pedestrians crossing the road.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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What did Russia get out of Victory Day?

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