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Starmer steps aside but will Burnham be better? Jun 22, 2026

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Andy Burnham looks likely to be the next prime minister of the UK but what will happen if nothing changes under his leadership? Then: JD Vance walks a tightrope. Plus: Remembering Alan Greenspan.

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Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Midori House weighs in on its World Cup teams Jun 19, 2026

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Georgina Godwin speaks to former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar about how Europe views Brexit 10 years on. Plus: Monocle staff share their World Cup hopes and fears. Is it coming home to England? Will Brazil add a record sixth star to its jersey? Can New Zealand find some glory?

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Ukraine targets Moscow with its biggest drone strike of the war Jun 18, 2026

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Ukraine’s president calls the overnight strikes on Moscow a totally just response to Russia’s recent attacks as senior EU officials hold calls with the Kremlin. Then: the US defense secretary scorns Nato allies. And: as the US blockade holds fast, we look at Cuba’s new economic reforms.

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Donald Trump threatens to resume ‘dropping bombs’ if Iran agreement fails Jun 17, 2026

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On the final day of the G7 summit in France, the US president says that the peace memorandum agreed with Iran is “not final”. Then: Germany and Poland sign a new defence deal. And why are Japanese ice-cream makers in hot water?

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Positive signals from President Trump as G7 works to build peace in Ukraine Jun 16, 2026

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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.

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Will Israel and Hezbollah observe a US-Iran ceasefire? Jun 15, 2026

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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.

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SpaceX’s record IPO, ‘The Guide to Generous Hosting’ and an homage to David Hockney Jun 12, 2026

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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.

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Belfast is burning: Where does far-right rhetoric on immigration lead? Jun 12, 2026

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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?

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Donald Trump vows to hit Iran hard for delaying peace deal Jun 10, 2026

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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?

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World Cup embarrassment before kick-off Jun 09, 2026

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World Cup embarrassment before kick-off with visas blocked, a referee barred and tickets unsold with prices unaffordable for many. Then: are French workers really away from their desks as much as we think? And: we look at Prada’s new undergarments for Nasa astronauts.

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