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- 4 days ago49 min
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 for privacy information.
- 4 days ago36 min
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 for privacy information.
- 6 days ago36 min
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 for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago36 min
World Cup embarrassment before kick-off
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago38 min
Iran and Israel agree to halt strikes after exchanging fire for first time since April
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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago37 min
World Cup fever builds with Canada hoping for a tourism legacy
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as US House seeks to stop war in Iran
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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Ukraine bombs St Petersburg as Russia prepares to host Putin’s ‘Davos’
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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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