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Iran and Israel agree to halt strikes after exchanging fire for first time since April Jun 08, 2026

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Iran and Israel agree to halt strikes after exchanging fire for the first time since April. Then: we look at what Armenia’s parliamentary election tells us about its ties to Russia. Plus: will a lawsuit disrupt Trump’s birthday party? And: why are Kanye West’s concerts still so popular?

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World Cup fever builds with Canada hoping for a tourism legacy Jun 05, 2026

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With just days until kick-off, we look at how Canada is hoping to build a World Cup tourism legacy. Then: we speak to the Ukrainian NGO Superhumans, which helps injured soldiers and civilians. And: our weekly quiz with Rob Bound.

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Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as US House seeks to stop war in Iran Jun 04, 2026

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Hezbollah rejects a new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as the US House seeks to stop the Iran war in a vote called ‘unpatriotic’ by Donald Trump. Plus: Albanians take to the streets in anger at plans for a new luxury resort. And: what strange items do Uber customers leave in its vehicles?

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Ukraine bombs St Petersburg as Russia prepares to host Putin’s ‘Davos’ Jun 03, 2026

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Ukraine targets St Petersburg ahead of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s key economic forum. Then: UK police apologise for handcuffing a dying teenager as PM Keir Starmer condemns angry rioters. Plus: what do the US primaries tell us about what to expect in the mid-terms?

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Are strikes against civilians ‘the new paradigm’ in the Ukraine war? Jun 02, 2026

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Massive Russian strikes against Ukrainian cities stoke fears that civilian targets will be the new normal. Then: AI fates diverge as some giants plan blockbuster IPOs and others battle lawsuits. Plus: is creativity coming back to Hollywood with ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’?

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Netanyahu orders fresh strikes in southern Beirut as Washington tables a new Israel-Lebanon peace plan Jun 01, 2026

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As civilians in southern Beirut prepare to leave, we consider the potential effects of Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Then: is Europe getting tougher on Russia’s shadow fleet? Plus: why are French and British football fans celebrating by rioting? And: would you fall for a holiday gimmick?

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Israel ramps up strikes on Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefire agreements May 29, 2026

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Benjamin Netanyahu announces that he intends to take 70 per cent of Gaza as the IDF increases strikes on Lebanon. Plus: the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa, Colombia’s Sunday elections and AI enters Tribeca Festival.

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How close is the US to invading Cuba? May 28, 2026

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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?

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British waters and Latvian skies become new fronts in Russia’s war May 27, 2026

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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.

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Are the Abraham Accords the key to peace or pure puffery? May 26, 2026

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US president Donald Trump wants to make more Middle Eastern countries sign the Abraham Accords as part of a peace agreement – but would it actually make a difference? Then: The French presidential race hots up.

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