The death toll rises in Venezuela after earthquakes
29/06/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
Thousands are still missing following two huge earthquakes in Venezuela. Then: will Israel ever withdraw from Lebanon, Syria and Gaza? Plus: Rome airport CEO warns of summer chaos, America at 250, and an interview with Robert De Niro on Nobu hotels
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The world scrambles to help after Venezuela’s worst earthquakes in 100 years
26/06/2026 | 1h
A massive rescue effort begins in Venezuela, where hundreds have died and thousands are missing. Then: Protests in Albania ramp up, Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2026, urbanism news and a new Frida Kahlo exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Volodymyr Zelensky pulls out of Ukraine conference in Poland over Second World War row
25/06/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
Ukraine recovery talks amid a Warsaw-Kyiv diplomatic spat. Then: how to unravel decades of US sanctions on Iran? And: Monocle’s new Quality of Life Survey, and an exclusive new electric vehicle from Portugal’s Amble. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EU engagement with Taliban draws scrutiny following Brussels meeting
24/06/2026 | 58 mins.
After landmark EU-Taliban talks, questions remain over Afghan deportations from Europe. Plus: Voters in Bangkok prepare to choose their next governor, a flip through the papers and Romania’s deepening political deadlock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brexit at 10: UK marks historic vote anniversary with new political chaos as Starmer resigns
23/06/2026 | 58 mins.
Britain marks 10 years of Brexit with fresh political uncertainty as Keir Starmer becomes the sixth prime minister to step down since. Plus: What’s next after US-Iran talks, a flip through the Swiss papers and music news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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