Hello from Midori House in London.
It's Emma Nelson here.
You're listening to Monocle weekend on 2 March.
In a moment, we hand to our editorial director, Tyler Brulee,
standing by with his panel of guests for a special edition of Monochrome Chronicle on Sunday,
examining and exploring the last 48 hours events in the world.
And then in a little while, at 11am,
Robert Bound will be hearing from a selection of nominees for this year's Academy Awards.
So lots to look forward to.
First, though, a summary of the headlines.
European leaders will gather at a summit
in London today to discuss efforts to end the war between Russia
and Ukraine.
The meeting has taken
on added significance following President Zelensky's blazing row with President Trump
and Vice President J.D. vance at the White House.
Mr. Zelensky received a warm welcome from the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer yesterday.
Today he will hold a meeting with King Charles.
Israel says it's accepted a Trump administration proposal
for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan