Trump’s first 100 days and Mark Carney’s election victory
The first 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency and Mark Carney’s Liberals seal comeback victory in Canada’s elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Portugal-Spain power cuts and Canada votes
The latest on a huge power cut that has left Portugal and Spain without electricity. Then: world military spending’s record surge, Canada’s election and Switzerland’s most unnecessary laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Congo and Rwanda look to sign a peace accord and the final day of mourning for Pope Francis
The DRC and Rwanda look set to sign an agreement to foster a pathway to peace. Then: the final day of mourning for Pope Francis ahead of his funeral. Plus: Monocle’s new website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How important is a US trade deal for the UK?
The UK chancellor eyes a trade deal with the US; Jordan’s changing diplomatic role in the US; and how Portugal is dealing with loudspeakers on trains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The fallout of the Kashmir terror attacks and rising tourism in post-conflict zones
We’re joined by Nina dos Santos and Lynne O’Donnell to discuss the latest following the deadliest terror attack in Kashmir in the past 25 years. How have India and Pakistan responded? Also on the programme: as CBS’s top producer quits, citing a loss of journalistic independence, we examine the state of media in the US. Then: efforts are under way in Iraq to entice tourists to the post-conflict country. We consider how they might take shape. Plus: new rules for Oscar voters mandate them to watch every film before casting their decision. We ask why this wasn’t already the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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