As US voters head to the polls, Trump’s Republicans have a hill to climb
How deep into red states can Democrats go in the midterms? We hear from Ryan Williams in Washington and Kathie Obradovich in Iowa. Plus: a f...
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A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports co...
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20 of 234 episodesIs the prime minister of Belgium the first domino to fall?
Bart de Wever has resigned as Belgium's debt rises and budget talks collapse. With many centrist European leaders in a similar position, wil...
Can a Middle East security pact with Iran prove that diplomacy is still possible?
As the UAE and Saudi Arabia forge stronger ties and Oman proposes a regional security pact, we discuss how diplomacy might still bring peace...
Are new elections – or war – more likely than a coalition with Arab parties in Israel?
We discuss where Israel and the wider region are heading now that the final votes have been counted in Israel. Then: why are the US midterms...
Spain’s second deadly high-speed train crash in nine months
We're in Madrid with the latest as the death toll of a train collision rises. We discuss what happened and what questions it raises for rail...
Record high turnout early on in Israeli elections
We're in Tel Aviv to assess the mood on the ground as millions turn out to vote in an election that could have global repercussions. Then: 5...
Brazil election: the world and the markets react
Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth term in office. While supporters celebrate, investor bets on a right-wing victory...
Europe is spending more on defence but is it ready to defend itself?
A new Globsec report argues that Europe won't be ready to put new defence tech into action fast enough. We explore the solutions. Plus: entr...
British jets for the UAE and Emirati fuel for France: Europe and the Gulf’s new ties
European and Gulf countries sign new deals on defence and energy. We examine the ties forged in crisis. Then: Google's data centre plans in...
Are Moscow and Washington drawing ever closer?
Russia has announced that it's releasing detained American Stephen Hubbard. Is this another signal of a warming relationship? Then: Romania...
Alberta votes to remain in Canada
As Albertans vote to remain, we look at the lasting impact of the campaign to leave Canada. Then: Volodymyr Zelensky and Steve Witkoff head...
The political fallout after widespread protests and riots in France
We're in Paris as Emmanuel Macron asks some cities to impose partial curfews after a weekend of riots and looting. But what's next as his in...
Donald Trump’s energy ceasefire collapses: What next for the war in Ukraine?
As Trump rebukes Ukraine's attacks on a Russian oil refinery, we speak to a former Ukrainian ambassador about how negotiations have changed....
EU budget showdown: Is a breakthrough possible?
EU leaders gather in Brussels, hoping to find a way forward for the bloc's next budget. Is there room for manoeuvre? Plus: Giorgia Meloni cr...
Volodymyr Zelensky in the UK after deadly overnight attacks
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky meets UK prime minister Andy Burnham as Russia strikes critical infrastructure in Kyiv Plus: the futu...
IMF global economic forecast: bright spots and warnings
We discuss the latest global economic forecast and what it means for financial systems as the IMF warns of 'resilience under strain'. Plus:...
Protests in New Delhi: Is Modi now facing an insurmountable political crisis?
Monocle and Hitachi Energy host a series of exclusive events in New Delhi featuring our editors and invited experts. Then: what's getting ev...
South African Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize
We're in Oslo as the Nobel Institute recognises the achievements of the former UN rights chief and ICJ judge who stood up against apartheid....
Houthis claim Riyadh attacks and Italy approves controversial electoral-reform law
We get the latest from our Gulf correspondent as explosions hit the Saudi capital. Then: Italy prime minister Giorgia Meloni secures final a...
Mail-in or early voting? How to get votes in ahead of the US midterm elections
As Donald Trump sows doubt about mail-in voting, Republicans face a dilemma. Then: France roils European bond markets. Plus: Jesper Brodin o...