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How Karoline Leavitt became the world’s most famous White House press secretary
Among the long line of presidential press secretaries, a role not usually known for celebrity, few are in a league of their own – and none have captured the world’s attention quite like Leavitt.
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Here’s how we compiled our 2026 Quality of Life Survey
Keen to know the questions that we ask Monocle correspondents and the data we used to compile this year’s results? Read on.
Can Greenland’s graphite help the EU stave off shortage?
Plus, other hard-to-get mineral resources from around the world.
Hot dates can be hard to find – have you tried looking in a sauna?
How can we turn up the heat on modern romance? Don’t sweat the small talk.
When it comes to quality of life, three Aussie cities are better than one
What we want out of a city changes as we age. Sydney, Melbourne and Perth show that quality of life means being in the right place at the right time.
Landmark innings: How the Singapore Cricket Club has been bowling over its members for almost 175 years
Founded in 1852 as a gathering of 28 people, the club now boasts a membership of nearly 5,000 avid players of cricket, rugby and other field sports.
What to expect at Monocle’s 2026 Quality of Life conference
For three days, Monocle comes to life as readers, speakers, and editors gather to exchange ideas and explore how we might live a little better.
Sweden’s first psychological defence strategy readies citizens for the worst
The first-ever national strategy of its kind makes a bid to strengthen resilience against foreign interference and disinformation.
A long-haul strategy: How the aviation industry is preparing for economic turbulence
While Iran-war related fuel shortages and flight-route changes are the latest challenge facing airlines, the aviation sector continues to plan for calmer skies.
Want to really beat the heat? Here’s how to keep your cool
The answer isn’t always air conditioning. Why not opt for an ice-cold martini, concertina fan or frozen eyemask?
Capital punishment: Colombia’s new right-wing leader is turning his back on Bogotá
Colombia is the latest country to fall under the spell of Donald Trump-style populism. Can incoming presidential firebrand Abelardo de la Espriella fix the nation’s fiscal and internecine struggles?
