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In today’s episode, we run through how the coalition talks are collapsing in the Austrian government. Also, we discuss the possibility of Justin Trudeau resigning; why Musk and Farage have fallen out; and Meloni’s trip to meet Donald Trump.

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✍️ Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse

• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/austrian-conservatives-hold-crisis-meeting-after-chancellor-quits-2025-01-05/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dqzj11mp0o 
• https://www.ft.com/content/8ced9456-eef9-4682-962f-44b94107120a
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/05/austrias-president-to-meet-far-right-leader-amid-coalition-speculation 

✍️ Will Justin Trudeau Resign?

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jan/06/justin-trudeau-cananda-quits-resigns-latest-live-news-updates
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/clyjmy7vl64t

✍️ Elon Musk and Nigel Farage Fall Out

• https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nigel-farage-elon-musk-reform-tommy-robinson-b2674267.html
• https://news.sky.com/story/as-he-falls-out-with-farage-how-should-politicians-handle-elon-musk-13284306

✍️ Giorgia Meloni Visits Donald Trump

• https://www.ft.com/content/959e7958-744e-4fb9-81e2-a27b9d6d2626 

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In today’s episode, we run through how the South Korean president is still avoiding arrest. Also, we discuss which European foreign ministers have arrived in Syria; Israeli airstrikes continue to hit Gaza; and Friedrich Merz Pushes for EU-US Trade Deal.

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✍️ Yoon Suk Yeol Continues to Avoid Arrest

• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250103000757315?section=national/politics
• https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-yoon-martial-law-impeachment-detention-c8dc1758647979455dbf0d56e70369a4 
• https://www.reuters.com/world/supporters-south-koreas-yoon-adopt-stop-steal-hope-trump-will-help-2025-01-03/ 

✍️ EU Foreign Ministers Arrive in Syria

• https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-syria-lebanon-news-01-03-2025-42c6306a579dba0ea4f94bd29fe09760
• https://www.ft.com/content/67f6c4e1-d607-407d-9748-bfdf18d979cb

✍️ Israeli Strikes Continue to Hit Gaza

• https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-war-news-629fd97676ff7b07c8cc991f98244e68 
• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-airstrike-kills-least-10-southern-gaza-medics-say-2025-01-02/ 

✍️ Friedrich Merz Pushes for EU-US Trade Deal

• https://www.ft.com/content/ae2f3d15-45b5-4bc0-acd5-75e8227e6c71 

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In the first Daily Briefing of 2025, we discuss why Europe’s Russian gas era is coming to an end. Also, we run through updates from South Korea; Biden agreeing to send even more aid to Ukraine; and the attack in New Orleans. 

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✍️ Europe’s Russian Gas Era Comes to an End

• https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/01/01/russian-gas-halt-leaves-transnistria-without-heating-amid-winter-freeze-a87499 
• https://www.politico.eu/article/robert-fico-vladimir-putin-cutting-off-russia-gas-to-the-eu/ 
• https://www.politico.eu/article/no-new-russian-gas-deal-for-eu-vladimir-putin-viktor-orban-robert-fico-plead-for-renewal/ 

✍️ South Korea Update

• https://apnews.com/article/south-korean-yoon-martial-law-impeachment-detention-1779809dc6b2c7e5a9478bac17ca7585
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/31/arrest-warrant-south-korea-president-yoon-suk-yeol-martial-law-ntwnfb 
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-koreas-acting-president-choi-appoint-two-constitutional-court-justices-2024-12-31/ 
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-police-raid-jeju-air-muan-airport-over-fatal-plane-crash-2025-01-02/ 

✍️ Biden to Send More Support to Ukraine

• https://www.axios.com/2024/12/31/ukraine-aid-us-weapons-economic-package

✍️ Attack in New Orleans

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn4x88455qpt
• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-orleans-vehicle-crash-bourbon-street-crowd-casualties-shooting/

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In today’s episode, we run through how the US Government chaos is continuing. Also, we discuss which western countries are sending diplomats to Syria; why Trump is threatening the EU; Syria closes largest oil refinery; & UK names next US ambassador.  

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✍️ US Government Chaos

• https://www.ft.com/content/c42ec427-307a-4fe2-a4b7-9a1fce2de30a 
• https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5049984-republicans-government-funding-scramble-shutdown-deadline/
• https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/19/politics/trump-johnson-government-funding/index.html 

✍️ Western Diplomats Dispatched to Syria

• https://www.ft.com/content/f150e757-75ed-4846-898c-898e4865d54a 

✍️ Trump Threatens EU 

• https://www.euractiv.com/section/eet/news/trump-wants-eu-to-buy-more-us-oil-and-gas-or-face-tariffs/ 
• https://www.ft.com/content/9e485614-0080-4a09-8fcb-2df6c3d932a5 

✍️ Syria Closes Largest Oil Refinery 

• https://www.ft.com/content/9d65fb40-a389-42ad-b9c5-42533a276dde 

✍️ UK Names New US Ambassador 

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvnlxxp8jko
• https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/12/20/lord-mandelson-starmer-glenn-grothman-washington-dc/

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In today’s episode, we run through China increasing their nuclear arsenal. Also, we discuss how Brazil’s currency is crashing; the US government facing potential shutdown; new UK inflation figures; & Israel accused of genocide over Gaza’s water supply.

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✍️ China Expands Nuclear Arsenal

• https://media.defense.gov/2024/Dec/18/2003615520/-1/-1/0/MILITARY-AND-SECURITY-DEVELOPMENTS-INVOLVING-THE-PEOPLES-REPUBLIC-OF-CHINA-2024.PDF 
• https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/nuclear-weapons-who-has-what-glance 
• https://www.ft.com/content/5290c045-09d1-4da1-844b-166bf227584b
• https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/world/asia/china-nuclear-buildup.html 

✍️ Brazil’s Currency Crash

• https://www.ft.com/content/1c67dc52-4791-4c33-9412-6462b81b8078 

✍️ US Faces Potential Government Shutdown

• https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5047382-trump-government-spending-deal/ 
• https://apnews.com/article/congress-budget-trump-musk-johnson-5dc9fd8672f9807189032811d4ab0528
• https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-speaker-defends-stopgap-spending-some-republicans-musk-balk-2024-12-18/ 

✍️ New UK Inflation Data

• https://www.ft.com/content/06d172a6-5583-49f1-a2a3-76fb65091b4d 
• https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/18/uk-inflation-data-leaves-starmer-miles-off-goal-of-growth-felt-in-peoples-pockets

✍️ Israel Accused of Genocide over Restricting Gaza water Supply

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/19/israel-accused-of-act-of-genocide-over-restriction-of-gaza-water-supply-human-rights-watch

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In today’s episode, we run through how and why the Israel-Ireland feud is getting more intense. Also, we discuss the new Prime Minister of Mauritius pushing back on the UK Chagos deal; Iran pauses headscarf law; and Russia detains bombing suspect.

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Further reading:

✍️ Israel-Ireland Feud Intensifies

• https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1217/1486987-ireland-israel/
• https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/president-michael-d-higgins-says-it-is-slander-for-israeli-minister-to-accuse-irish-people-of-antisemitism-over-gaza-stance/a348839003.html
• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-foreign-minister-brands-irish-pm-antisemitic-2024-12-16/
• https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158206 

✍️ Mauritian Prime Minister Challenges UK Chagos Deal

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2ekk2pv1no
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/17/uk-government-denies-rift-with-mauritian-pm-over-chagos-island-deal 

✍️ Iran Pauses Headscarf Law

• https://www.dw.com/en/iran-temporarily-halts-strict-new-headscarf-law/a-71088907 

✍️ Russia Detains Bombing Suspect

• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-detains-suspect-over-murder-general-investigative-committee-says-2024-12-18/ 
• https://www.ft.com/content/b3a24ce6-5d1a-4773-b6eb-96f5cf676a6b
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cge9rv38x98o 

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In today’s episode, we run through how a top Russian general has been killed in Moscow. Also, we discuss what’s going on with Justin Trudeau’s government; Bashar al-Assad breaks his silence; and Argentina's economy emerges from a severe recession. 

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✍️ Top Russian General Killed in Moscow

• https://www.ft.com/content/ccb1851d-7fa6-4374-be15-841cd72d70a0 

✍️ Is Justin Trudeau’s Government in Trouble?

• https://x.com/cafreeland/status/1868659332285702167/photo/1
• https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6593800 
• https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/approval-trudeaus-performance-just-33-canadians-call-parliament-focus-cost-living 

✍️ Bashar al-Assad Breaks His Silence

• https://news.sky.com/story/ousted-syrian-leader-bashar-al-assad-issues-first-statement-since-fall-of-regime-13274940 
• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/assads-final-hours-syria-deception-despair-flight-2024-12-13/ 

✍️ Argentina’s Economy Emerges from Recession

• https://www.ft.com/content/c92c1c71-99e7-49c1-b885-253033e26ea5

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In today’s episode, we run through how the UK has finally joined the CPTPP. Also, we discuss the impeachment of South Korea’s President Yoon Suck Yeol; why German Chancellor Olaf Scholz may be in trouble; and Jamaica to ditch the British Monarchy.

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✍️ UK Joins CPTPP

• Estimates on CPTPP economic impact: https://www.iod.com/news/global-business/flying-the-flag-for-global-britain-how-valuable-is-cptpp-for-the-uk-really/ 
• UK agreeing to it https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-canada-trade-chiefs-meet-badenoch-ng-trans-pacific/ 

✍️ Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2pl4edk13o
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/14/south-korea-president-yoon-suk-yeol-impeachment-what-happens-next 

✍️ Olaf Scholz Faces Vote of No Confidence

• https://www.ft.com/content/cbff5965-69e3-4d61-8190-b20fcecb74a9 
• https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/16/german-chancellor-olaf-scholz-faces-vote-of-confidence-what-can-we-expect 

✍️ Jamaica to Ditch Monarchy

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/13/jamaica-king-charles-republic 

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In today’s episode, we run through who has been appointed France’s brand new Prime Minister. Also, we discuss Biden’s clemency grant; protests in Georgia continue; the UK economy gets even more bad news; & Tokyo’s plan for a 4-day working week.

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Further reading:

✍️ Who is France’s New PM?

• https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-appoints-francois-bayrou-prime-minister/
• https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/12/13/macron-appoints-francois-bayrou-as-france-s-fourth-prime-minister-in-2024_6736030_7.html 

✍️ Biden’s Clemency Grant

• https://apnews.com/article/biden-pardons-clemency-4432002d67334e6716c2776fd73f3cc8
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c30nq7r0v2mo 
• https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/12/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-clemency-for-nearly-1500-americans/ 

✍️ Georgia Protests Continue

• https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/13/eu-parliament-delegation-visits-georgia-and-marches-with-pro-eu-protesters
• https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/11/georgian-anti-government-protests-enter-twelfth-night-amidst-intensifying-policing 

✍️ More Bad News for UK Economy

• https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/grossdomesticproductgdp/bulletins/gdpmonthlyestimateuk/october2024
• https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-economy-contracts-unexpectedly-by-01-october-2024-12-13/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5lw84w1yeo 

✍️ Tokyo’s Plan for 4-day Working Week

• https://www.ft.com/content/7cc71f62-0a89-4a85-95f9-6ff7577810b4 

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In today’s episode, we run through how Bulgaria and Romania have finally joined Schengen. Also, we discuss the status of Syrian prisons since the fall of Assad; Yoon Suk Yeol states he will ‘fight to the end’; and NATO’s defence spending.

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Further reading:

✍️ Why Romania & Bulgaria Join Schengen

• https://www.dw.com/en/romania-bulgaria-become-full-members-of-schengen-zone/a-71031199
• https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/12/romania-and-bulgaria-are-granted-full-schengen-membership-with-one-caveat
• https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/12/12/schengen-council-decides-to-lift-land-border-controls-with-bulgaria-and-romania/ 

✍️ Syrian Prisons Close

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c047579lzklo

✍️ Yoon Suk Yeol Defends Martial Law Announcement

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gp8p875g8o

✍️ NATO’s Defence Spending

• https://www.ft.com/content/c4942166-c61b-46ec-832f-1671aecf1b02
• https://www.ft.com/content/02ec58c6-a258-4d8d-a1e7-fab04145251c 

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