Are the Abraham Accords the key to peace or pure puffery?

Positive signals from President Trump as G7 works to build peace in Ukraine

Ukraine’s president attends the G7 summit, with the US promising to get Russia to discuss peace. Then: why some global banks are raising interest rates. And: we examine India’s bolts and braces approach to exam security. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Will Israel and Hezbollah observe a US-Iran ceasefire?

Our panel assesses the US-Iran deal and whether Lebanon is a part of it. Plus: the G7 debates tariffs; London launches an anti-‘lies’ campaign; and the T-Rex leather bag that failed to sell. Then: Peter S Canellos’s new book. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

SpaceX’s record IPO, ‘The Guide to Generous Hosting’ and an homage to David Hockney

We head to the New York Stock Exchange, where SpaceX has just completed the world’s largest-ever IPO. Then: Grace Charlton and Nic Monisse bring us coverage from Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design. Plus: the ‘Konfekt’ team teaches us the art of generous hosting and we pay homage to David Hockney. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Belfast is burning: Where does far-right rhetoric on immigration lead?

Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine officially outlasts the First World War. Then: as riots burn through Belfast, the British far-right fans the flames. Plus: the World Cup kicks off in Mexico City. Who’s bringing home the trophy? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Donald Trump vows to hit Iran hard for delaying peace deal

The US president warns Iran that it will be ‘hit hard again’ after the two sides exchanged fresh strikes. Then: how effective will Europe’s new Russia sanctions be? And: are tourists being ripped off this holiday season? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.