The Briefing
A fast-paced news round-up with expert reporting, business insights, and industry updates on technology, aviation, retail, and media. Anchored from London.
Latest Episodes
Reporting on the Pentagon’s Caribbean surge after the press corps clear-out
A US aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Caribbean, putting president Trump’s peace through strength mantra to the test. Then: how hard is it to report on the Pentagon after the press corps clear-out? Plus: Meloni battles for her Albanian immigration plans and is soft power still effective?
The UN’s Francesca Albanese on Palestinian self-determination and the winter issue of ‘Konfekt’ hits newsstands
United Nations special rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Francesca Albanese, outlines her report on the systemic violation of Palestinian self-determination and what the international community must do to secure peace. Then: the winter issue of ‘Konfekt’ hits newsstands and we travel to Belem, Brazil, on ‘The Global Countdown’.
Ukraine suspends its justice minister as corruption scandal continues
We get the latest on the far-reaching corruption scandal involving state nuclear power in Ukraine.
Trump pardons friends while taking aim at global media organisations
President Trump issued symbolic pardons for close allies who aided his efforts to dispute the 2020 presidential election. Plus: Ireland’s new president, Reebok embraces AI and an Asian news round-up.
An end to the longest US government shutdown, Cop30 in Brazil and design news
US senators reach a deal to end the government shutdown. Plus: we explore international development with the CEO of World Neighbors and look ahead to Cop30 in Brazil. Plus: design and fashion news.
Dubai Design Week highlights and British broadcasters Comcast and ITV in talks over major media sale
Monocle’s Gulf correspondent reports from Dubai Design Week, where the region’s largest creative festival underscores the city’s growing influence through a diverse programme of regional exhibitions, experimental projects and design showcases. Plus: we hear from Tyler Brûlé in Hong Kong.
Paris rallies to revive local industry as Duralex raises millions in nationwide ‘Made in France’ comeback
After glassmaker Duralex raised €16m in pledges in just one day and minister Serge Papin proposed new profit-sharing reforms to boost purchasing power, we discuss how citizen investment and policy are coming together to support local industry and spark a renewed “buy French” spirit.
What Zohran Mamdani’s historic win reveals about housing and urban politics
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani campaigned on affordability and a rent-freeze plan. We discuss how cities worldwide are tackling the housing crisis and what mayors can do to stabilise local real estate markets. Plus: a look through the papers and the latest in fashion.
Can Democrats make a comeback?
Millions of Americans head to the polls for elections that will test Democrats and gauge the mood ahead of next year’s midterms. Then: the legacy of former vice-president Dick Cheney, who died aged 84. Plus: Steven Tyler’s Italian legal battle and the Tokyo International Film Festival.
Tourist numbers crash in Thailand and final campaigning in New York’s mayoral race
Tourist numbers crash in Thailand, final campaigning in New York’s mayoral race and the latest business news as global markets continue to soar.
