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
Thailand’s PM is suspended by court
As Paetongtarn Shinawatra is suspended by Thailand’s court, we discuss what this means for the country. Plus: the China-Brazil partnership, the new face of Maison Margiela and the latest from the world of beer.
Russia’s UK ambassador summoned over deadly Kyiv strike
The international community reacts to Russia’s latest assault on Kyiv as Putin rejects the idea of European troops in Ukraine.
Why France and the Netherlands can’t get their political acts together
French and Dutch voters might get their wish for fresh parliamentary elections. But why are they so dissatisfied with the governments that they voted into office?
Thousands in Israel stage ‘day of action’
As calls for a deal to bring home the hostages erupt into nationwide protests in Israel, Yossi Mekelberg and Julie Norman join Andrew Mueller to discuss.
China says no, could Switzerland step up? Possible peacekeepers in Ukraine
Our panel of Charles Hecker in London and Emma Nelson in Zurich explore whether peacekeepers in Ukraine should be Nato members or neutral nations – and whether the Swiss might fill the void.
Twenty-eight countries demand immediate press access to Gaza as the UN declares famine in the enclave
As outcry erupts over Israel’s actions in Gaza, ‘The National’ editor in chief joins to discuss press freedoms. Plus: Thomas Chatterton Williams’ ‘Summer of Our Discontent’ and is Russia’s Intervision worse than sanctions?
Stubb, Trump and the challenge of negotiating peace today
Live from Zürich: Eemeli Isoaho and Jessica Bridger on Europe’s bid to make peace and how leaders such as Alexander Stubb fit in. Plus: wildfires and the growing appeal of Silent Book Club.
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni: Ukraine talks abroad, media disputes back home
Live from Zürich: Juliet Linley and Marcus Schögel discuss Giorgia Meloni’s role in Ukraine talks, Victorinox’s possible US plans and reports that Pope Leo XIV might soon share his Vatican home with friars.
Is a fresh ceasefire between Israel and Hamas possible?
Hamas accepts a Gaza-ceasefire proposal, will Israel agree to the terms? Then: The UN Interim Force in Lebanon is under threat from Washington. Plus: is your relationship doomed if you meet online?
Europe’s key leaders head to Washington to back Zelensky. Plus: Are young people reading books again?
Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Washington accompanied by Europe’s top leaders. Can any progress be made? Plus: Israel faces increasing domestic pressure about the Gaza war and we discuss why young people are reading books…
