The Briefing

By Monocle

A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering

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October 06, 2025 France’s political crisis deepens as prime minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after just 27 days in office
President Emmanuel Macron’s seventh prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, quits just hours after unveiling his new cabinet, intensifying France’s political turmoil and fueling opposition demands for snap elections.
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October 03, 2025 Italy goes on strike after Israel blocks Gaza aid flotilla
Italy erupts in a nationwide strike as workers and students fill the streets in solidarity with Gaza. Monocle’s Ed Stocker reports from Milan.
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31min
October 02, 2025 Paris Fashion Week: Jonathan Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut
The latest from Paris Fashion Week as Jonathan Anderson makes his womenswear debut for Dior and Eurostar unveils its first new uniform collection in more than a decade.
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29min
October 01, 2025 The US federal government shutdown begins
The impact of the federal government shutdown as US government services grind to a halt and the salaries of hundreds of thousands of government employees go on hold.
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September 30, 2025 Thailand’s new parliament outlines policies amid economic challenges
Thailand’s new prime minister sets out plans to revive the country’s flagging economy. Plus: the latest business news and headlines from the Gulf. And: how the Chicago River cleaned up its act.
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38min
September 29, 2025 Moldova’s ruling pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity wins the parliamentary election
Moldova has voted back in the Party of Action and Solidarity in a pivotal parliamentary election, largely seen as a choice between the EU and Russia.
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25min
September 26, 2025 Nato countries deliberate a response to foreign drones in their airspace
Following multiple European airspace violations, we discuss how Nato countries will respond. Then: we explore what former French president Nicolas Sarkozy’s five-year sentence means for France. Plus: culture news.
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29min
September 25, 2025 Why protesters are flying a pirate flag from a Japanese anime
Why a pirate flag featured in the hit Japanese anime TV show ‘One Piece’ has become a demonstration emblem for Gen Z protesters around the world.
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29min
September 24, 2025 US Secret Service uncovers a network that could have disrupted the UN General Assembly
The US Secret Service dismantles a vast telecoms network that could have disrupted the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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29min
September 23, 2025 Separate drone incidents shut major European airports
Live from Zürich: Hybrid warfare fears grow after drone incidents cause disruptions at Copenhagen and Oslo airports. Plus: Burberry's London Fashion Week show. And: Why Zürich residents will have a vote on leaf blowers.
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31min

FAQs about The Briefing:

How many episodes does The Briefing have?

The podcast currently has 2,373 episodes available.