Trump says that a deal with Iran has been signed on the US side as questions swirl at G7
16/06/2026 | 58min
Is Lebanon included in the new US-Iran deal and is Netanyahu on board? Plus: Mark Carney’s role at the G7 summit, a flick through the Paris papers and a preview of Art Basel 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
France shapes the G7 agenda at a moment of unusually high geopolitical tension
15/06/2026 | 58min
As the G7 summit kicks off today in Évian-les-Bains, we assess how France is shaping the agenda. Plus: we discuss the results of the immigration referendum in Switzerland and visit the Musée Yves Saint Laurent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EU capitals consider overhauling the bloc’s diplomatic service. What went wrong?
12/06/2026 | 58min
France and Germany are reportedly weighing a major overhaul of the EU’s diplomatic service, including proposals to scale back powers from the European External Action Service and return them to member states and EU institutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump vows revenge for downed helicopter and talk delays: is the ceasefire over?
11/06/2026 | 58min
Donald Trump threatens that Iran will ‘pay the price’ for drawing out negotiations. But as inflation in the US hits a three-year high, is it Americans who are paying more? Plus: countdown to the 2026 Fifa World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Europe build a stronger defence industry after its flagship military aviation project is abandoned?
10/06/2026 | 58min
As France and Germany abandon plans for a next-generation fighter aircraft, we assess the possibilities for European governments to build a stronger defence industry. Plus: we join our design editor at the opening day of 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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