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;

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

Russians go to the polls across three days to elect a new State Duma. Then: The Michelin Keys list 2026, Burberry’s trench coat at the V&A and What We Learned.

Russians go to the polls across three days to elect a new State Duma. Then: The Michelin Keys list 2026, Burberry&rsquo;s trench coat at the V&amp;A and What We Learned.

Why the first Duma elections since the outbreak of the Ukraine war matter to Russia 

The Monocle Daily team broadcast live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit. Tonight we ask: can foreign news organisations flourish in the UAE’s media landscape? Is there a future for the old-school news anchor and if so, what does it look like?

The Monocle Daily team broadcast live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit. Tonight we ask: can foreign news organisations flourish in the UAE&rsquo;s media landscape? Is there a future for the old-school news anchor and if so, what does it look like?

Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026: Is there a future for the old-school news anchor?

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The Monocle Daily team broadcasts live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit, taking the temperature of the region’s largest media gathering.

The Monocle Daily team broadcasts live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit, taking the temperature of the region&rsquo;s largest media gathering.

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

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