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The Briefing

The Briefing

By: Monocle
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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 everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.

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  • Ukraine’s Easter truce proposal and Israel’s death-penalty bill for Palestinians

    Ukraine’s Easter truce proposal and Israel’s death-penalty bill for Palestinians
    Apr 1 2026

    Ukraine marks a grim anniversary in Bucha and pledges an Easter ceasefire. Then: international outcry over Israel’s new death-penalty bill for Palestinians. Plus: Nic Monisse with some exciting design news.

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    29 mins
  • Iran hits Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai – are energy targets now fair game?

    Iran hits Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai – are energy targets now fair game?
    Mar 31 2026

    Iran appears to be calling Donald Trump’s bluff by reportedly striking a Kuwaiti oil. Are energy targets now on the table? Plus: London looks to revitalise its fashion-capital status. And: Eurovision heads east.

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    30 mins
  • A new front in the Middle East as Houthis enter the conflict

    A new front in the Middle East as Houthis enter the conflict
    Mar 30 2026

    Iran-backed Houthis have launched missiles against Israel. We discuss their control over Yemen’s Red Sea coastline and how their involvement could change the conflict. Plus: artist Tim Yip on his show at Art Basel Hong Kong.

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    30 mins
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