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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
White smoke at the Vatican
Former Vatican correspondent Juliet Linley on the moment of Cardinal Robert Prevost’s election to the papacy. Then: our guests Elisabeth Braw and David Brennan discuss the 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory Day.
The Vatican conclave begins and the papal role in conflict
As 133 Cardinals begin deliberations, Yossi Mekelberg and Nadine Batchelor-Hunt discuss the church’s role in war – and why some global conflicts are more intractable than others.
Friedrich Merz becomes Germany’s new chancellor and Mark Carney in the White House
Friedrich Merz overcomes a tough vote and Mark Carney meets Trump.
Live from London
Andrew Mueller and his panel, Aliona Hlivco and Quentin Peel, discuss the day’s top stories. Plus: we hear from artist Sofia Hallström live at The Culture Summit.
World Press Freedom Index and Chanel unveils its Cruise 2025/26 collection
The Monocle Daily with Fiona O’Brien at Reporters San Frontières, Nick Paton Walsh from CNN, Monocle’s Jessica Bridger and Konfekt’s Sophie Grove.
US-Ukraine minerals deal and France’s screen-ban proposal
The US and Ukraine sign minerals deal investing in Kyiv’s defence against Russia. Plus: France considering screen ban for children under the age of six.
Can Europe deliver on a Ukraine force?
Ukraine’s allies to “increase pressure on Russia”.
Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Economics
In partnership with the University of Warwick, Monocle teamed up with the institution’s acclaimed academics to answer big questions submitted by readers. In this episode, Professor of Economics Caroline Elliott answers, ‘Why are luxury…
Trump’s first 100 days and Mark Carney’s election victory
The first 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency and Mark Carney’s Liberals seal comeback victory in Canada’s elections.
Portugal-Spain power cuts and Canada votes
The latest on a huge power cut that has left Portugal and Spain without electricity. Then: world military spending’s record surge, Canada’s election and Switzerland’s most unnecessary laws.
