The Monocle Daily
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
US foreign envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin as sanctions threat looms
Talks between the US and Russia as Donald Trump warns that he will impose sanctions if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire.
The Netherlands becomes the first country to buy US arms for Ukraine
Justin Quirk and Terry Stiastny join Andrew Mueller to explore the first funding of US military equipment for Ukraine. Plus: why music festivals are turning up their wellness offering.
Israel’s military offensive in Gaza to free hostages and Italy’s plan to tackle unpaid fines
Benjamin Netanyahu suggests expanding Israel’s military operations in Gaza to free hostages; Russia’s deadline for a deal approaches; the chaos engulfing the right in the UK; and Italy’s plan to tackle unpaid fines.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominates agenda at the Helsinki+50 Conference. Plus: ‘Salute’ to National Spritz Day
We speak to Ukrainian Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk at the Helsinki+50 Conference. Then: The White House’s ambitions to build a new ballroom and we raise a glass to National Spritz Day.
How will recognising a Palestinian state affect tariff deals with Trump?
As Trump’s tariff deadline looms, we assess what recognition of a Palestinian state means for trade deals with Washington. Then: why Europe’s roads aren’t war-ready and the importance of influencers in politics.
The death of popularity: Why are no politicians liked anymore?
Approval ratings for leaders in the US and UK are slumping, we unpack why global politics seems so fragmented. Plus: The fallout from Tehran’s water crisis and the reason behind a Regency literature revival.
The UK sets out a plan to conditionally recognise the state of Palestine
The UK’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, announces a plan to recognise the state of Palestine. Then: Washington and Beijing hold a second day of trade talks. Plus: how important is ice in a drink?
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and why European leaders are concerned over the EU-US trade deal
Yossi Mekelberg and Patricia Cohen look at the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Europe’s reaction to the trade deal with the US, Moscow’s launch of direct flights to Pyongyang and “Ghosts of Iron Mountain”.
Fancy paying the US Treasury’s $37.1trn debt? There’s a website for that
As the “gifts to reduce the public debt” website causes a stir in the US with a new payment method, Monocle’s in-house team joins to discuss splitting the bill.
Pragmatism vs politics at the China-EU summit
As Brussels and Beijing mark 50 years of diplomacy, we discuss how simmering tensions might scupper progress.
