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Weekday global news and analysis. A guest panel reviews Europe’s stories, tracks American developments, and welcomes Asia’s early risers. Reports from Monocle’s correspondents worldwide.
Latest Episodes
Will he or won’t he? Trump mulls joining Israel’s strikes on Iran
Live from Zürich: our panellists Gorana Grgić and Gabe Bullard discuss whether the US will join Israel in attacking Iran, and how Trump’s base feels about the US on war footing.
What does neutrality really bring Switzerland?
Live from Zürich: Benno Zogg, Juliet Linley and Mark Dittli discuss Swiss neutrality, meditation and where to buy your Alpine home.
The G7: Pageantry in Canada; will China and Russia get invites next year?
Panellists Marcus Schögel and Nico Luchsinger discuss what host nation, Canada, and setting, Kananaskis, get out of hosting a G7 summit. Plus: will China and Russia get an invite next year?
Zürich Art Week vs Art Basel: Who wins?
An arts special from Zürich with panellists Myriam Zumbühl and Priska Amstutz, discussing a week of programming and galleries in both cities. Plus: the CEO of Art Basel.
Israel-Iran strikes latest: The view from Globsec 2025
We head to Globsec for the latest on the situation in the Middle East. Plus: our technology correspondent wraps up Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.
Air India plane crash: What we know so far
The latest on the fatal Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which has left at least 290 people dead.
Can South Korea ease tensions with its neighbour by muting its propaganda broadcasts?
South Korea’s military shut down loudspeakers broadcasting anti-North Korean propaganda. And: why Russia is determined to test the resolve of the Nato alliance
The EU proposes new sanctions on Russia. Will the 18th package work?
The European Commission rolls out tough new sanctions on Russia targeting energy, infrastructure and banks. Is it enough to pressure Moscow to end its war in Ukraine?
What can the LA, Freedom Flotilla and Madrid protests accomplish?
Protests against ICE raids swell in LA; Freedom Flotilla Coalition activists are seized; and demonstrators flood the streets in Madrid. Amid rising political instability, what is the function of protests?
Tales from Odesa and Portugal’s precarious politics
We discuss Andrew Mueller’s latest trip to Odesa during a big week in Ukraine and consider what comes next for the war.
