Tag Archives: France

News: ICC Arrest Warrant For Netanyahu, Long-Term Security Deal For Ukraine

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 22, 2024): As the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, among others, we assess what effects it will have in resolving the conflict between Israel and Gaza.

Then: Narendra Modi wraps up a historic visit to Guyana, Moldova clinches a crucial security deal with the UK and we recap this year’s Cop29 summit in Baku.

News: New U.S. Tariff And Tax Policy, Iran Nuclear Sanctions, Hezbollah

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 21, 2024): The new US treasury secretary will have the power to shape the global economy with its tariff and tax policy.

Plus: should Iran be censured before the IAEA? Also, Peace Brigades International documents the threats faced by global human-rights activists and an interview with the founder of European Sleeper to mark the release of our latest ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’ magazine.

News: Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire, Ukraine Hits Russia With U.S. Missiles

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 20, 2024): We discuss the latest from ceasefire efforts in Beirut, a shift in tone as Ukraine strikes Russia with US-supplied missiles for the first time, and protests in New Zealand. Plus: a matcha shortage and ‘Wicked’

News: World Diplomacy At Apec Before G20 Summit In Brazil, Dutch Protests

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 18, 2024): Xi Jinping, Joe Biden and other world leaders hold bilaterals as Apec comes to an end in Lima and the G20 gets under way in Brazil.

Plus: Amsterdam protests affect the Dutch government, how the Philippines is surviving an onslaught of typhoons and the new French dictionary.

News: Israel Intensifies Attacks On Hezbollah, Lebanon Ceasefire Talks

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 15, 2024): As Israel continues its bombardment of Hezbollah targets, those charged with bringing about a ceasefire suggest progress is being made.

We get the latest from Beirut as the region recalculates with the incoming Trump administration. Plus: Aaron Burnett on Germany’s elections and Karen Krizanovich brings us the latest from the world of film.

News: Ukraine Prepares For Russia Offensive, Trump Meets With Biden

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 14, 2024): As Russia moves forward with its attempt to retake Kursk, Maria Avdeeva and  Jenny Mathers join Georgina Godwin to discuss what options might still be available for Ukraine.

Plus: Trump meets Biden in the White House and Frances Colón details Cop29.

News: Germany Prepares For Elections, Flawed U.S. Study Of Medical Racism

The Economist (November 12, 2024): At a time when Russia is making gains in Ukraine and Donald Trump has been re-elected as president, Europe needs strong leadership. Instead, Germany’s ruling coalition has collapsed. A study that hinted at racism among white doctors in America may have been flawed (9:18). And the wondrous revival of King’s Cross in London (17:23
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News: First Trump Cabinet Picks Begin, Mozambique Unrest, Dubai Design Week

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 11, 2024): We discuss who is assembling in Mar-a-Lago as Trump’s cabinet picks begin, consider why soldiers have been deployed on the streets of Mozambique and hear the highlights from Dubai Design Week.

Then: we check in with World Travel Market London and deliver the latest arts and culture news. Plus: today’s auction of the diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette’s downfall.

Travel: Secrets Of The Palace Of Versailles

DW Travel (November 10, 2024): Here are 5 secrets hidden within France’s famous Versailles palace! At the beginning of the 17th century, the palace was just a small hunting lodge in the forest. But then came Louis XIV.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Practical information for your visit 01:10 Secret #1 – a secret door 02:22 Secret #2 – hygiene at Versailles Palace 03:34 Secret #3 – a hidden office for secret diplomacy 04:16 Secret #4 – a private library 05:00 Secret #5 – a hidden room for chemical experiments

The so-called Sun King transformed it into a fairytale palace. Today, it attracts millions of visitors. We show you 5 things that you might not know yet about the Palace of Versailles.

News: What’s Next For Ukraine & EU, Germany Coalition Collapses

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 8, 2024): With Europe bracing for a second Trump presidency, we discuss what’s next for the EU and Ukraine. Then: Germany heads for snap elections as the ruling coalition crumbles.

Plus: highlights from the 2024 World Architecture Festival and a special interview with the minister of tourism of Greece, Olga Kefalogianni.