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August 13 Wargames: How Democrats are preparing as Trump threatens to meddle in the midterms
Amid fears that President Trump might interfere in the looming November ballot, primary votes in Minnesota and Wisconsin have revealed the differences between establishment candidates and more progressive elements in the Democratic Party.
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59 min
August 12 Who controls Greenland’s future and what does it actually want?
Greenland issues a warning after drilling equipment linked to the US was brought ashore without approval. We explore the future of the territory. Plus: on board Bombardier’s Global 8000, the world’s fastest civil aircraft.
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59 min
August 11 Global shipping routes face a new era of uncertainty
We look at low water levels on the Rhine, South Korea’s Arctic ambitions and what these shifts mean for global trade on the Strait of Hormuz.

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August 10 Ships, submarines and planes: why Halifax is taking off as Canada’s defence hub
We look at what’s making the capital and largest city of Nova Scotia a boom town for defence industries. Then: should we be worried that AI writing is taking over from human writing? And: could Seoul authorities succeed in creating a city that never sleeps?
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August 07 What defence lessons can Taiwan learn from Ukraine?
There are no official military or diplomatic links between Kyiv and Taipei but communication is growing, what might they teach the other? Then: Tomos Parry, chef behind Michelin-starred Brat, on bringing his food to the skies. And: we look at our summer newspaper ‘Med, Mountains & More’.
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59 min
August 06 Is Ukraine’s ‘drone diplomacy’ enough to keep Europe’s full support?
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announces multiple drone deals as Russia steps up attacks. Then: South Korea plans a new train to the North. Plus: Myanmar’s club scene, luxury hotel refurbishments and music from Japan.
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August 05 The EU praises Spain for its ‘immediate and efficient’ response to the Ceuta migrant crisis
EU interior ministers close ranks behind Spain after the Ceuta migrant crisis. Then: Japan’s latest white paper on defense. Plus: we talk art with CSS singer Luisa Matsushita
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59 min
August 04 Zambia’s election puts Hakainde Hichilema to the test
Zambia heads to the polls as president Hichilema seeks a second term. We examine what’s at stake for one of Africa’s leading copper producers and consider whether the country’s economic turnaround will secure him another term.
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57 min
August 03 How is war and regeneration in the Middle East reshaping global aviation?
The Middle East is undergoing dramatic change; we explore how this is reshaping global aviation. Then: Friedrich Merz faces trouble; Copenhagen Fashion Week; and Italian-Palestinian popstar Tä ra.

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1 hr 1 min
July 31 Who are the winners and losers in the luxury sector’s latest results?
Our guide to the latest earnings in the luxury sector and what they mean for the global economy. Then: newspapers from Asia, Europe’s busiest travel week, the continued rise of golden visas, and ‘Med, Mountains & More’.
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1 hr 3 min

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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and…