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Society & Culture

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Updated 25 May

5 days ago

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 days ago

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 days ago

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’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Aug

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Jul

Refuelling in southern France: Firefighters make progress but bigger challenges remain

Thomas Waterhouse joins us from Lacanau, where French water bombers are refilling from a nearby lake to fight the fires. Our panel of Ash Bhardwaj and Zoë Grünewald assess the fallout for tourism and politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Aug

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Jul

Friendly or frosty? Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu gear up for talks in Washington

The US president and the Israeli prime minister prepare for talks in Washington. Then: why it’s good to follow Andy Burnham’s example and buy British. Plus: why has a Chinese film about Taiwan been made but never screened? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Jul

The latest on France’s wildfires and the heartbreak of losing a home in a blaze

Best-selling author Daisy Goodwin recounts the lasting impact of losing a home to a fire, as we check in from Bordeaux. Plus: Has Saudi Arabia officially entered the US-Iran conflict? And: Sweden’s new security architecture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 May

Xi-Trump summit kicks off as Taiwan hangs in the balance

As the leaders of the US and China meet in Beijing, we discuss what’s at stake and get the view from Taipei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Jul

As Russia eyes Poland, Warsaw and Kyiv are drifting apart

Following a US warning that Russia could target Poland as a provocation against Nato, Warsaw finds itself more central than ever to European security. But as Washington deepens military ties with Poland, the country’s relationship with Ukraine is becoming increasingly strained. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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