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The latest on Thailand’s new government, Lebanon’s International Theatre Festival returns and design news
Thailand’s new prime minister will submit his cabinet for royal approval this week, Beirut’s historic Le Colisée cinema reopens for Lebanon’s International Theatre Festival and the latest design news from the Monocle team.
Fernando Pacheco on what’s next for Brazil after the Bolsonaro conviction
The view from Brazil as the country’s former president Jair Bolsonaro is sentenced to decades in prison for plotting a military coup to overturn its 2022 election.
Kering’s new CEO, business news and a manhunt ensues in the US
The hunt continues for the killer of conservative US influencer Charlie Kirk, then business news and the changing of the guard at luxury group Kering. Plus: ‘The Global Countdown’ takes us to Japan.
Protests erupt in France as political pressure mounts on Emmanuel Macron
As protests erupt across France, we discuss whether the nation’s political and economic future is beginning to look like Italy’s. Then: reflections on a successful Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona with Andrew Tuck.
What is Donald Trump’s ‘Department of War’ and why does it matter?
We discuss the rebrand of the US federal agency formerly known as the Department of Defense. What does the name change mean for the Pentagon’s approach to global military strategy and power?
What lies ahead for Thailand’s new prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul?
A new Thai prime minister is sworn in as former leader Thaksin Shinawatra returns from abroad ahead of a crucial court verdict. We discuss the latest with Monocle’s Bangkok-based Asia editor, James Chambers.
Live from the Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona
Monocle’s editors and producers join Tom Edwards and Ed Stocker live from this year’s Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona to recap their favourite moments so far.
France hosts ‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders to discuss Ukraine security guarantees
Emmanuel Macron hosts world leaders in Paris for talks on Ukraine security guarantees. Plus: ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove discusses the latest issue of the magazine and we head to Catalonia on ‘The Global Countdown’.
Meloni hits back as France accuses Italy of luring its millionaires
As France and Italy argue over ‘fiscal dumping’, Milan is attracting wealthy newcomers who are changing the feel of the city. We discuss how tax breaks are redrawing the borders of Europe’s millionaire map.
As Thailand looks to elect a new prime minister, could the country be facing more chaos?
Thailand’s House of Representatives convenes on 3 September to elect a new prime minister – but who is vying for leadership?
