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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
South Africa takes Israel to court and the art of a band member reshuffle
Georgina Godwin is joined by panellists Carole Walker and Bill Hayton. They discuss the growing tensions between China and the US ahead of the Taiwanese elections, South Africa’s case against Israel at the International…
Russian propaganda in Italy and the importance of handwriting
Emma Nelson is joined by panellists Lisette Reymer and Robin Lustig. They discuss the view from abroad on the UK’s Post Office scandal; why the Italian city of Modena cancelled a Russian event on…
Russia’s winter of discontent and the art of being a flâneur
Panellists Ben Kelly and Rebecca Tinsley discuss the lack of coverage of Sudan, dropping temperatures and growing discontent in Russia, whether the EU should form an army and the dying art of being a…
Serbian licence plates in Kosovo and the closure of the French embassy in Niger
Kosovo’s threat to block visits by Serbian officials, Donald Trump’s foreign earnings as president, the closure of the French embassy in Niger and Giorgia Meloni’s end-of-year press conference. Plus: ‘On This Day’ explores the mystery…
Myanmar’s Independence Day amnesty and Argentina president Javier Milei’s first setback
Stray artillery shells hit a town in China near Myanmar during its Independence Day, a top court in Argentina suspends a package of labour reforms announced by the country’s new president, Javier Milei, and…
Wednesday 3 January
Emma Nelson and her panel discuss the day’s biggest stories.
Tuesday 2 January
The Monocle Daily returns for 2024 with a panel hosted by Vincent McAviney.
Election 2024 special
Andrew Mueller and experts from around the world preview the elections that will shape the year ahead.
China’s military exercises and the businesses making a cautious return to Russia
Isabel Hilton and Quentin Peel assess China’s surprise military exercises aimed at blockading Taiwan, the EU plans to strengthen police powers to tackle foreign threats, LG and Samsung make a return to Russian markets…
