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
Putin is left without a summit – is the tide turning against Russia?
As Vladimir Putin cancels a summit with Arab leaders in Moscow and Pete Hegseth takes Russia to task in Brussels, is the mood shifting post-Gaza ceasefire? Plus: Germany’s “lottery conscription” and two new surveys on AI.
Why the Pentagon’s new press rules have been rejected by news outlets
The Pentagon orders journalists to sign restrictive new rules. Plus: How long-range missiles could place Moscow in striking distance.
The last 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza return to Israel
After more than two years in captivity, all 20 living hostages are returned by Hamas.
France picks a new prime minister… or does it?
As France’s president meets with party leaders to discuss the next French prime minister, Monocle’s Paris bureau chief explains why Macron might take an unexpected approach.
Cautious joy in the Middle East after a Hamas-Israel deal is announced
As the Israeli cabinet votes on a deal that would bring a ceasefire to Gaza and see the hostages returned, we discuss how successful this agreement might be in the long term.
Is France heading for a snap election?
As the French PM remains optimistic about a budget, despite his resignation, we discuss the likelihood of a snap election. Plus: National Guard troops in Chicago, Everest hikers are saved and have you ever called in sick after work drinks?
Two years into the Israel-Hamas war, what’s the best-case scenario from here?
We discuss the course of the war in Gaza two years on from the Hamas attacks and the best-case scenario from here. Plus: The centre-right’s struggle against populists. And: Have we lost the ability to read long works?
Gaza ceasefire negotiations begin in Egypt and France looks for a new prime minister once again
Panellists John Everard and Erin O’Halloran on the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, France’s prime minister resigns and a judge blocks Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Portland. Plus: ‘Human History on Drugs’.
US government shutdown, alcohol to keep air passengers happy and Palestine’s Taybeh Brewing Co
Monocle’s Chris Cermak and Laura Kramer look at the US government shutdown as it enters its third day. Plus: perks airlines use to keep customers happy and we visit Taybeh Brewing Co in the West Bank.
Germany claims to have arrested members of Hamas. Plus: Rising numbers of Gen-Z protest movements
We consider whether Hamas has begun conducting international operations as Berlin claims to have arrested members. Then: Gen-Z led protests rise worldwide. Plus: are cities becoming too dog friendly?
