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Brics summit: genocide accusations, tariff threats and absentee leaders
We discuss the latest from the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro as Donald Trump threatens tariffs on the bloc due to “anti-American policies”. Then: a Swedish church or a Russian spy enclave?
Russia hammers Kyiv with largest drone attack and France’s travel chaos continues
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s capital continue as Trump labels his call with Putin “disappointing”. Plus: the chaos of French travel disruption continues. And: Monocle’s Nic Monisse tells you how design can enhance your summer.
What’s happening inside Iran as the US assesses its effect on the country’s nuclear programme?
As the US assesses its effect on Iran’s nuclear programme, we ask if things are settling down with a look inside the country.
A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Vietnam halves its cities and France’s smoking ban
Israel agrees to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza – but will Hamas? Vietnam halves its cities, France bans smoking at the beach, Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé on our Quality of Life Survey and Brazil’s singing…
Thailand’s Prime Minister suspended over leaked phone call
As the political turmoil in Thailand continues to worsen, Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, gives us the view from Bangkok.
Canada caves to Trump, dropping tech tax to resume trade talks with US
Canada scrapped its digital tax on US tech giants hours before launch. Ottawa calls it strategic but many see a concession to Trump. Is Carney entering critical trade negotiations on the back foot?
Live from Paris: Why Iran is clamping down on its own people
The latest from Iran as the state embarks on a wave of arrests and executions of suspected Israeli spies.
Live from Paris: Accounting for the missing people of Ukraine
How the fates of 40,000 missing people in Ukraine remain unknown.
Live from Paris: Tensions rise as Trump descends on Nato Summit
Donald Trump’s words to Nato might seem friendly enough but there are doubts about the future of US commitment.
Live from Paris: Israel orders strikes on Tehran while Iran denies breaking truce
Israel accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire as hostilities begin once again.
