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Bolivia’s protests intensify as pressure mounts on president Rodrigo Paz

Large protests continue across Bolivia as pressure mounts on Rodrigo Paz’s government. With demonstrators angry over the economy and leadership, how vulnerable is the administration? Plus: could the CDU replace Friedrich Merz? And: what comes next for Nasa’s Moon ambitions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Is Russia preparing a major attack on Ukraine? Will Ukraine call their bluff?

Russia urges foreign nationals to leave Kyiv as it prepares a systematic attack. Then: South Korea’s plan for nuclear submarines and Serbia’s Aleksandar Vučić gets China’s friendship medal. Plus: Greece’s letter to Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shangri-La Dialogue opens under the shadow of Iran war and uncertainty over Taiwan

Asia security concerns take centre stage at Shangri-La Dialogue as the region’s premier defence forum gets under way in Singapore. Plus: US-Iran latest, a check-in with the Utopian Hours conference and ‘What We Learned’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How Sweden’s ‘fika’ mentality can improve city planning

We learn how one strategist is exporting Swedish fika values to help put city planners on the same page. We also hear about Hungary’s push to revive its urban green commons and how Turku Cathedral locks its doors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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US launches new strikes against Iran as peace talks continue in Qatar

Delegates gather in Qatar for negotiations to end the war in Iran as the US carries out fresh “self-defence” strikes. Plus: we meet the pioneers behind the first uninterrupted circumnavigation of the Earth by balloon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Upping the ante: How prediction markets are shaking geopolitics

The rapid rise of prediction markets is prompting questions about their influence on politics, military operations and the way we consume news. We discuss with guests including PredictIt founder John Aristotle Phillips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Venice Biennale 2026

Monocle on Culture returns. Robert Bound is joined by culture editor Sophie Monaghan-Coombs, fresh from the Venice Biennale, to discuss everything from the pavilions to the protests. Plus: we hear from artists Michael Armitage and Lorna Simpson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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US-Iran peace talks latest as Gulf states reject Tehran’s plan to control Strait of Hormuz

We discuss new diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Iran war and Pakistan’s attempts at mediation. Plus: political turmoil in Turkey, a flick through the international papers and highlights from the 79th Cannes Film Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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British waters and Latvian skies become new fronts in Russia’s war

What does Russia expanding its hybrid war fronts tell us about the state of the conflict? Then: Can the West tackle corruption in its politics? And: Global tourism trends venture off the beaten track in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How close is the US to invading Cuba?

We discuss how successful a US invasion of Cuba might be. Then: can Tony Blair save the UK Labour Party? Plus: should tap water be free in Italy and what makes a designer eligible for the Monocle Design Awards? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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