Monocle’s Emma Searle discusses South Africa’s parliamentary election next month and how significant it is among the roster of global polls in 2024. Then: Tom Webb and Fernando Augusto Pacheco talk artificial intelligence, robotaxis in San Francisco and juice conspiracies. Plus: we report from Niagara Falls as it braces for a once-in-a-century total solar eclipse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look ahead to South Africa’s elections and a total solar eclipse

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Ukraine granted permission to use British weapons within Russia, protests in Georgia escalate and rampant violence in Mexico kills tourists and politicians. Plus: the story of the first glass of Coca-Cola ever sold. 
 
 
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The UK allows Ukraine to use British weapons in Russia

Israeli forces take control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, Vladimir Putin is sworn in as president of Russia in a ceremony boycotted by the US and UK, the French-speaking part of Belgium that has delivered a far-right regional-media boycott and the aftermath of Joe Biden hitting out at “xenophobic” Japan. Plus: the most eccentric museums in Europe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli forces take control of Gaza side of Rafah crossing

Christopher Cermak discusses the day’s news stories with managing editor of the Institute for War and Peace Reporting, Daniella Peled and Newshub’s Europe correspondent, Lisette Reymer.


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Monday 6th May

Our in-house edition of The Monocle Daily includes a look at the World Press Freedom Index, the return of the diss track and Madonna in Brazil. Plus: Ukraine’s cricket team and the latest on Turkey cutting ties with Israel.


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Turkey cuts ties with Israel and the return of the diss track

James Rodgers and Nina dos Santos discuss the Ukrainian parliament reopening to journalists, the benefits of voter ID in elections, an OECD report on how immigrants contribute to global growth and Japan’s concerted effort to tackle hay fever. Plus: an update on the US university protests and a clam fight in our letter from Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look ahead to South Africa’s elections and a total solar eclipse

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