Russia’s plans to increase its propaganda budget, Vance meets Netanyahu and the EU’s first anti-far-right European Council

Trump ends trade talks with Canada. Then: Leila Molana-Allen on her recent trip to Israel and Palestine and what’s next for journalists in the region. Plus: a flick through Monocle’s November issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump sanctions two of Russia’s big oil companies. How big will the impact be? Then: China’s religious charm offensive on Taiwan. Plus: Vienna’s surprising history with voice messages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia continues to bombard Ukraine while looking to boost its propaganda budget. Then: JD Vance meets with Benjamin Netanyahu to assert the US’s commitment to the Gaza ceasefire. Plus: the fate of heritage crafts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Trump and Putin delay their summit, what’s next for the war in Ukraine? Then: Sarkozy begins his five-year prison term. Plus: Lime marks a billion rides – but are they a help or hindrance?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As reports emerge of a “shouting match” between Zelensky and Trump during their latest meeting, we discuss what lies ahead for Ukraine. Plus: Will Japan get its first female PM, will France’s wealthy flee the country’s turmoil, and are “scream clubs” the future for all of us?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s Sophie Monaghan-Coombs on one of the biggest events on the art calendar. Plus: Leila Molana-Allen reports from the Middle East, Zelensky goes to Washington and Andrew Mueller gets a lesson in autumnal wines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sébastien Lecornu keeps his job but at the expense of Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms. Plus: Why was Tony Blair given a role upholding Gaza’s ceasefire but no other European heavyweights were? And is China a friend or foe?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Vladimir Putin cancels a summit with Arab leaders in Moscow and Pete Hegseth takes Russia to task in Brussels, is the mood shifting post-Gaza ceasefire? Plus: Germany’s “lottery conscription” and two new surveys on AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pentagon orders journalists to sign restrictive new rules. Plus: How long-range missiles could place Moscow in striking distance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After more than two years in captivity, all 20 living hostages are returned by Hamas. Plus: Why Cuba is denying its military’s participation in Russia’s war against Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.