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Europe
London's mayoral election, shenanigans in the Spanish royal family, and why people are leaving Portugal.
Evolution theory
There’s more to Darwin than cyclones and crocodiles. A young population, a gas deal, a vibrant Asian culture and now a base for US Marines are changing its outback image.
Australia goes live
With a pivotal geographic location, a vibrant media culture uniting both Asian and European markets and a flourishing defence sector, Australia is in a prime position to become a new, fresh-faced regional power.
Talk about Kevin
Kevin Rudd, Australia’s former prime minister and now foreign minister, talks to Monocle about engagement with Asia, defence spending and whether he wants his old job back.
Fort Point Channel
The Boston Society of Architects has moved in as have media companies, restaurateurs and developers. The red-brick warehouse-style lofts provide creative living and the rest of Boston is on the doorstep.
Map it out
Mapmaking is an art that involves recording minute details and interpreting the world for travellers. But maps are also open to political manipulation, which can create significant problems for those who rely on them.
News of the world
Broadcasting in 60 languages on the radio and with 27 foreign-language TV news programmes each week, SBS is a truly international news outlet – an unusual epithet in the world of Australian media.
Expo 51: Black gold
Western Australia's mining boom has transformed its landscapes. With thousands of workers flying in and out weekly for resource extraction, Monocle went to dig a little deeper into this unique industry.
ISPO – Mountain Fit
As fashion brands plunder the world of sports for ideas Monocle's film crew headed to ISPO - the leading trade fair devoted to sports - to discover new ideas and hi-tech advancements.
