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Talking point

15 November 2018

Provoking the ire of authority, reversing a decade of nationalism, taking the sting out of the news and the evolution of a pop persona. These matters – and more – are discussed by people of influence.

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Shake a leg

15 November 2018

Our ninth annual survey of the nations whose softer tactics are getting results.

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Space race

21 June 2018

Few have strong opinions about ‘street furniture’ – the chairs, bins and bike-parking facilities that are tucked into our urban environment – yet its design has a profound effect on how we perceive our surroundings. We meet…

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War of words

22 February 2018

Since the 1970s the UK capital has been the home of the Arab media’s dissenting voices. But now, amid a Saudi and Qatar squabble, the press crackles with opinions, anger and propaganda.

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The Curator - Highlights from Monocle 24

13 January 2018

Tom Edwards and Henry Rees-Sheridan present a selection of highlights from the past week on Monocle 24. This week: as Oprah Winfrey entertains the idea of running for president, we ask whether a celebrity presidential…

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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 88: Dubai World Trade Centre

8 January 2018

When one thinks of Dubai, one thinks of its grand gestures. Today we hear the story of one of its first skyscrapers, the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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The vision thing

16 November 2017

From a state-of-the-art concert hall to an international court and the murkiest waters of diplomacy, we meet the leaders who trust their instincts in tricky times.

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The Globalist - Tuesday 14 November

14 November 2017

We discuss how the European Union could start fighting fake news, the future of the Polish far-right and take in the biggest announcements from the Dubai Air Show.

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The opener

21 September 2017

Pedal power in Zürich, Singapore-style workouts, Detroit’s architectural resurgence and an unexpected tea accompaniment in Beijing: we’ve scoured the globe for our news round-up.

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The directory

21 September 2017

Where to sleep, eat and shop this month.

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The Globalist - Friday 1 September

1 September 2017

We ask how Emmanuel Macron will navigate the tricky political landscape of France’s labour unions, learn why a major airline carrier is favouring stops in Singapore over Dubai and speak to bomb-disposal expert Major Chris…

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The Briefing - Friday 18 August

18 August 2017

Should Spain’s authorities have done more to prevent the terrorist attack in Barcelona? We also discuss whether the US could learn from Ukraine’s example when it comes to dealing with controversial statues and why a luxury…

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Everything under the sun

27 July 2017

Whether it’s taking the night train, collecting fridge magnets or the surprising etiquette at French outdoor swimming pools, we’ve curated an overview of what’s happening around the world right now – from the whacky to the…

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Africa/Middle East briefing

22 June 2017

Park revival in Kuwait, storytelling in Nigeria and the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Hyperloop.

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Expo: we've got the scoop

22 June 2017

Nothing says summer like a hedonistic dollop of ice cream or gelid gelato. Whether it’s an ice lolly dripping down your chin in Sydney or a dizzying line-up of flavours at a Neapolitan gelateria, it’s a temptation to be…

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Persian party

18 May 2017

War left the Turkish city of Van bereft of visitors – but it’s being transformed by Iranians in search of the good life.

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