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.
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The ICC issues an arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the grounds of possible crimes against humanity, along with his former defence minister Yoav Gallant and a Hamas military…
Putin opens the door to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire with Trump
We unpack the reaction from Europe as Putin states he is willing to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine with US president-elect Donald Trump. Also in the programme: we discuss the latest sabotage in the…
Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war
We unpack the latest from Ukraine as the country marks 1,000 days of fighting with Russia and discuss whether the conflict is becoming a proxy war for Asia. Also in the programme: we analyse…
New York ramps up new policies – will local governments be re-energized in the Trump era?
What comes next as Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia? Plus: Latika Bourke and Vincent McAviney discuss whether local governments will be re-energised in the Trump era as New York strikes broker fees for…
Why New Zealanders are marching and performing hakas to protest a bill
Reporter Natalia Sutherland joins Andrew Mueller in the studio to discuss the debate surrounding a controversial bill in New Zealand that’s sparked marches across the country. Plus: Gunnar Gronlid interviews British electronic producer Clark…
Trump’s cabinet picks alarm even Republicans
President-elect Trump raids the Fox News greenroom to staff his administration with only the most loyal acolytes. Under mounting cost pressures for health services, governments around the world reassess nudging versus legislating people away…
Biden greets Trump at the White House
The peaceful transition of power is under way in Washington, as Senate Republicans elect a new majority leader. Carole Walker and Theo Usherwood also discuss the ongoing political and economic crises in Berlin.
How will Europe handle Trump’s unequivocal support of Israel?
With rising anti-semitism and faltering support for Israel in Europe, how will leaders contend with US president-elect Trump’s unambiguous support for prime minister Netanyahu? Also on the program: president Macron and prime minister Starmer…
How will Europe defend Ukraine in the new Trump presidency?
Simon Brooke and Daniella Peled stop by Midori House to discuss how Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will define Europe’s defence of Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Plus: a four-year cruise takes passengers to…
We reflect on a busy week in US politics and the 2025 Grammy nominations
Monocle’s senior news editor Chris Cermak and reporter Simon Mark join us from Washington to reflect on a turbulent week for US politics – and what comes next. Plus: Gunnar Gronlid updates us on…
