Friedrich Merz becomes Germany’s new chancellor and Mark Carney in the White House

Friedrich Merz overcomes a tough vote and Mark Carney meets Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller and his panel, Aliona Hlivco and Quentin Peel, discuss the day’s top stories. Plus: we hear from artist Sofia Hallström live at The Culture Summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Monocle Daily with Fiona O’Brien at Reporters San Frontières, Nick Paton Walsh from CNN, Monocle’s Jessica Bridger and Konfekt’s Sophie Grove.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and Ukraine sign minerals deal investing in Kyiv’s defence against Russia. Plus: France considering screen ban for children under the age of six. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine’s allies to “increase pressure on Russia”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In partnership with the University of Warwick, Monocle teamed up with the institution’s acclaimed academics to answer big questions submitted by readers. In this episode, Professor of Economics Caroline Elliott answers, ‘Why are luxury consumers attracted to exclusivity?’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency and Mark Carney’s Liberals seal comeback victory in Canada’s elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on a huge power cut that has left Portugal and Spain without electricity. Then: world military spending’s record surge, Canada’s election and Switzerland’s most unnecessary laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRC and Rwanda look set to sign an agreement to foster a pathway to peace. Then: the final day of mourning for Pope Francis ahead of his funeral. Plus: Monocle’s new website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK chancellor eyes a trade deal with the US; Jordan’s changing diplomatic role in the US; and how Portugal is dealing with loudspeakers on trains.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.