The Monocle Daily

Chris Cermak and Julia Lasica analyse whether this time is different for US-Ukraine relations as Trump telegraphs a major announcement for Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer reached a series of deals on nuclear cooperation, defence and migration. We analyse the negotiations that suggest there’s life yet in the Anglo-French relationship.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Israel and Hamas are reportedly nearing a ceasefire, with the Trump administration acting as a guarantor that Israel will stick to the terms. Yossi Mekelberg and Terry Stiastny discuss the details. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue following Netanyahu’s trip to Washington. Then: Ukraine and Russia’s neighbours withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personel landmines. Plus: Should the Swiss drink more wine? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Brics nations blast Nato’s increasing defence-spending targets. Then: we explore the US's expanding military facilities in Greece. Plus: swimmers return to the Seine for the first time in 100 years. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.