How worried should we be about China’s fresh military arsenal? Plus: Japan’s abandoned suitcase problem

What the sentencing of former president Jair Bolsonaro means for Brazil, the week in French politics and Rome’s plans for a swimmable river. Plus: tube strikes disrupt London and ‘What We Learned’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world reacts to the assassination of the outspoken, conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, we discuss how pivotal this moment really is for the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Nato take a tougher stance on Russia following its violation of Polish airspace? Then: the state of US-Israel ties after the latter’s attack on Qatar. Plus: is FM radio still important?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest following Israel’s attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar. Then: as France’s government collapses, we unpack what’s next for Emmanuel Macron. Plus: would our commutes be nicer if more people read books?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump threatens further sanctions on Russia following the latest strikes on Ukraine. Will Vladimir Putin listen? Plus: Keir Starmer is told to stop making mistakes, and we hear from Ahmed Shamali in Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump renames the US defence ministry to the Department of War. Plus: National Guard deployment continues in a busy week in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s editors and producers join Tom Edwards and Ed Stocker to preview their most anticipated panellists at this year’s Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China shows off new weapons at expensive military parade. Then: Britain’s new warship deal with Scandinavia. Plus: uproar as Abba is left off a Swedish cultural-heritage list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China’s vision for a new world order. Then: we discuss why so many people avoid news consumption. Plus: we meet Ciaran Gaffney of storytelling platform Seanchoíche.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The EU continues to debate security guarantees for Ukraine if a peace deal is reached with Moscow. Then: we look at the state of press freedom in the US. Plus: baguette wars in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.