Adam Workman

Culture

What Willy Wonka and 14 other fictional characters can teach you about business

Forget the usual business books. If you really want to get ahead, take some advice from Cruella de Vil, Tom Ripley and other entrepreneurial characters from the world of fiction.

Film

Six films that world leaders should watch, from ‘De Gaulle: Résistance’ to ‘Idiocracy’

As a five-hour historical biopic fills French cinemas this summer, Monocle considers what other titles politicians could learn from.

Sport

For all its problematic elements, the Fifa World Cup remains the greatest show on Earth

The politics and the missteps surrounding the Fifa World Cup 2026 are well publicised. But the pure joy and international goodwill that the tournament produces is second to none.

Travel and restaurants

From New York to Melbourne via the Côte d’Azur: Three smart addresses for your next getaway

Looking for a change of scene? Here are three hotels to check into.