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The opener
Mascots, Macron and Munich are on our mind this month as we embark on our regular round-up of worldly opinion.
Diplomacy
Why the Swiss ambassador to the EU is the man of the moment. Plus: Brazil's embassy in North Korea and the Czechs' man in Vietnam pulls a pint.
Architecture
A fix for an urban-planning disaster in Sydney and a Barcelona architecture firm on the up.
Cities
Australia’s First Lady Lucy Turnbull is facing Sydney’s population growth head on. Plus: inspired travel connections in Abidjan and Gironella.
At your service
The US Public Broadcasting Service is one of the country’s most-trusted national institutions. Its flagship news programme is a beacon in a noisy news environment. But will the Trump years make or break it?
Net gain
Sustainable fishing keeps family firms afloat – not least the Harveys, who ply their trade in the Bay of Plenty.
Beauty and the beef
How do you balance the welfare of livestock with an architectural aesthetic that befits bucolic surroundings? We pulled on our wellies to find out.
Testing, testing…
Whether they’re deciding on olive oil or a new mattress, Germans see what Stiftung Warentest has to say first.
City Guide: Las Palmas
Beyond the golden sands, Gran Canaria is bursting with surprises.
Vital signs
From traditional calligraphy to rare gold-leaf techniques, hand-worked lettering is back in demand. Monocle Films meets three sign painters whose eye-catching signs lend character to cities – and help businesses stand out.
