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The effects of Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine decision Jul 06, 2026

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Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, is poised to announce who will supply the Royal Canadian Navy’s new submarine fleet – what it could mean if they buy within Nato and draw closer to Europe? Plus: Casio watches rebound.

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The week in Venezuela and previewing Fourth of July celebrations Jul 03, 2026

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We speak with Catherine Ellis in Venezuela and Charlotte McDonald-Gibson in Washington about the politicised celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US independence. Plus: Madonna’s new album and Canada joins Eurovision.

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Extremism on the rise in Germany and France: can courts or governments stall its march? Jul 02, 2026

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Germany’s AfD prepares for its annual political conference, as France’s Marine Le Pen waits for a court ruling on her presidential candidacy. Then: Why visit the Bayeux Tapestry in London when you could have gone in France?

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What’s in an anti-corruption drive? And Canada joins Eurovision Jul 01, 2026

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Our panel looks at the successes and failures of anti-corruption drives in Iraq and Hungary. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco on the announcement that Canada is joining Eurovision.

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Better late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces Jul 01, 2026

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The UK government published its long-delayed defence spending plans, investing £270bn (€313bn) over the next four years. Plus: yet more conflicting narratives from Iran and the US. And: from scoring goals to corking bottles, Brazilian footballer Neymar turns his hand to winemaking.

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Would a ‘No 10 North’ be a good idea for the UK? Jun 29, 2026

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Andy Burnham makes the case for greater devolution if he becomes Britain’s next prime minister. Then: Tensions flare between Afghanistan and Pakistan. And: South Korea invests big in chipmaking and AI.

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The Monocle Quality of Life Survey ranks Tokyo first and Copenhagen second Jun 26, 2026

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We look at the best the Danish capital has to offer with Monocle’s Michael Booth as our most liveable cities list is released. Plus: we meet leading Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake. And: Fernando Augusto Pacheco talks Angèle, Italo Disco and bikinis.

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Live from Almedalen 2026: Defence, intelligence and space technologies Jun 25, 2026

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Live from Almedalen 2026 on the island of Gotland in Sweden, Andrew Mueller is joined by Tom Edwards, Andreas Carlson, Pia Sandvik and Seppo Aaltonen to discuss the day’s big stories.

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If Putin is ready for peace talks, who should mediate them? Jun 24, 2026

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Ukraine strikes put Putin under pressure – but who could mediate peace talks? Then: President vs PM in Czechia, heated debates in France and our Quality of Life Survey 2026. Plus: Andrew Mueller live from Sweden’s Almedalen.

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Live from Almedalen 2026: How important is the gathering to Swedish politics? Jun 23, 2026

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Live from Almedalen 2026 on the island of Gotland in Sweden, Andrew Mueller is joined by Tom Edwards, Karin Karlsbro, Henrik Jönsson and Elly Reinolds to discuss the day’s big stories.

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