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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What’s next for Colombia, as far-right Abelardo De La Espriella wins the presidential election?
22/06/2026 | 58 mins.
Colombians have elected a new leader after one of the most divisive and violent campaigns in the country’s recent history. Plus: we examine Pakistan’s new position as a global mediator. And: we look ahead to the release of Monocle’s Quality of Life issue.
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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

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