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What defence lessons can Taiwan learn from Ukraine?

8/7/2026 • 58 min

There are no official military or diplomatic links between Kyiv and Taipei but communication is growing, what might they teach the other? Then: Tomos Parry, chef behind Michelin-starred Brat, on bringing his food to the skies. And: we look at our summer newspaper ‘Med, Mountains & More’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Play episode

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Zambia’s election puts Hakainde Hichilema to the test
How is war and regeneration in the Middle East reshaping global aviation?
Who are the winners and losers in the luxury sector’s latest results?
The latest on France’s wildfires and the heartbreak of losing a home in a …
France wildfires: Bordeaux region on alert as flames rage across Gironde
Friendly or frosty? Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu gear up for talks …
US-Iran war cools but for how long?
Why are India’s ‘cockroach’ protests proving such a threat to Narendra Mod…
Deals and defence developments at the Farnborough International Airshow
Can Andy Burnham make Manchester a global diplomatic hub?
Houthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia as Iran war escalates
Andy Burnham becomes the UK prime minister
Zelensky picks a new PM as protests erupt over cabinet reshuffle
Where does Israel stand as Iran and the US exchange fresh strikes?
What can be done to better protect our current and former politicians?
Can US-Iran peace talks survive the latest fighting?
Ukraine tackles Patriot missiles and Asean talks Myanmar’s civil war
Mark Carney meets Saudi Crown Prince in extension of middle-power diplomacy
Has Washington finally lost patience? Donald Trump says the ceasefire with…
Marine Le Pen convicted but eligible to stand. Plus: Nigel Farage resigns
Nato’s summit kicks off in Ankara
As Russia eyes Poland, Warsaw and Kyiv are drifting apart
Can Germany reboot its economy? Merz’s political gamble to restore growth
Why does Donald Trump want Syria to take on Hezbollah in Lebanon?
Live from London and Paris: Venezuela denies Machado entry and Monaco suff…
South Africa faces deadline, shutdown and anti-migrant unrest
The death toll rises in Venezuela after earthquakes
The world scrambles to help after Venezuela’s worst earthquakes in 100 yea…
Volodymyr Zelensky pulls out of Ukraine conference in Poland over Second W…
EU engagement with Taliban draws scrutiny following Brussels meeting
Brexit at 10: UK marks historic vote anniversary with new political chaos …
What’s next for Colombia, as far-right Abelardo De La Espriella wins the p…
From Makerfield to Europe: the significance of a single British by-election
What’s at stake at this year’s Russia-Asean summit?
Trump calls on Russia to end the war in Ukraine after meeting Zelensky in …
Trump says that a deal with Iran has been signed on the US side as questio…
France shapes the G7 agenda at a moment of unusually high geopolitical ten…
EU capitals consider overhauling the bloc’s diplomatic service. What went …
Trump vows revenge for downed helicopter and talk delays: is the ceasefire…
Can Europe build a stronger defence industry after its flagship military a…
Does Iran still intend to make a deal with the US?
Kosovo goes to the polls again and South Africa’s immigration protests grow
Armenia decides between peace and conflict, Russia and Europe
Israel bombs Lebanon as ‘ceasefire’ extension is discussed in Washington
Turkey navigates a fragmented Middle East as Ankara prepares for Trump at …
Iran suspends US talks as Israel expands military action in Lebanon
Colombia election results and an interview with US tourism envoy Nick Adams

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