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The Paris Auto Show: China introduces itself to the world – how will Europe respond?

Live from the Paris Auto Show: We speak with the CEO of Dacia and the chief designer of Zeekr. We also get the perspective of the US and from auto analyst and expert Feli

Can design and fashion events project soft power at a time of political uncertainty?

A special design and fashion edition of ‘The Monocle Daily’. Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss Paris Fashion Week during protests, Salone del Mobile 2027, improving

Where next for Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on its infrastructure

With the Houthis warning Saudi Arabia to stay away from oil facilities, we consider how the Kingdom will respond. Plus: the Arctic Circle Assembly begins. Who gets to sha

Has Macron’s attempt to contain student protests made things worse?

Aliona Hlivco and Charles Hecker join to discuss why the Paris school protests have expanded beyond France. Then: Russia strikes a Ukraine apartment block on Vladimir Put

Why Britain is fighting to keep its diplomatic foothold in Jerusalem

With Israel expected to close the British consulate in Jerusalem, we explore why Britain is determined to keep its diplomatic foothold in the region. Plus: Would you date

Lula vs Bolsonaro, round two: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff

Brazil heads to a runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Then: protests in Spain, France and Pakistan – do they work? Plus: should pets be allowed to fly in the cabin?

The stakes of the Brazilian election and our favourite moments from Paris Fashion Week

Robert Bound joins ‘The Monocle Daily’ Weekly Quiz. We head to São Paulo as Brazilians prepare to head to the polls. Plus: Argentina launches a new citizenship scheme and

Iran and the US trade peace proposals and the government sets you up on a date

As Iran and the US trade peace proposals, we examine realistic diplomatic paths forward. Then: the looming Bosnian and Brazilian elections. Plus: don’t tread on my love l

Flydubai flight emergency: what happens now? Plus: Iran tells the US to vote out Trump

After a pilot was stabbed and a plane emergency landed, we get the view from Tel Aviv. Then: has the Iran war’s unpopularity given Tehran sway in US politics? Plus: amid

The politics of ‘Hope Again’: is optimism back or are voters exhausted by crises?

As Andy Burnham gives his first Labour conference speech as UK leader, will his politics of hope strike a chord or ring hollow? Then: Tucker Carlson sits down with Andrew

What’s the true cost of co-operation?

As the UK investigates an incident near an RAF base that’s used by the US military and the EU discusses incorporating a Nato-style defence pact, Andrew Mueller asks his g

Is neutrality all that it’s cracked up to be?

As Switzerland prepares to vote on enforcing its neutral status, Benno Zogg from the Swiss Federal Department of Defence explains what this would mean for security. Plus:

Diesel shortages: How seriously should we take a potential US exports ban?

Carole Walker and Anand Menon discuss Donald Trump’s threat to ban diesel exports. Plus: Australia’s OpenAI hack and the best places to retire. And: a preview of our new

What can the US achieve by grounding Iranian flights?

Will paralysing Iran’s airports help Washington? Then: Donald Trump calls Cuba a “failed state” and Bordeaux residents get a say in how their city’s money is spent. And:

Donald Trump speaks at the UN General Assembly – but is anyone still listening?

The US president addresses the UN General Assembly amid a row over press freedom. Then: France responds to fuel protests and Seoul’s mayor pushes for more green city spac

A diplomacy special: the 81st UNGA, the Urban 20 Summit and lobbying in lobbies

Leaders of the world flock to New York for the 81st edition of the United Nations General Assembly. Then: are US sanctions any more effective, or ethical, than military m

Why the first Duma elections since the outbreak of the Ukraine war matter to Russia

Russians go to the polls across three days to elect a new State Duma. Then: The Michelin Keys list 2026, Burberry’s trench coat at the V&A and What We Learned. See omnys

Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026: Is there a future for the old-school news anchor?

The Monocle Daily team broadcast live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit. Tonight we ask: can foreign news organisations flourish in the UAE’s media la

Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026

The Monocle Daily team broadcasts live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit, taking the temperature of the region’s largest media gathering. See omnystu

What’s preventing progress when it comes to Israel negotiations?

Ambassadors from Israel and Lebanon head to Washington for talks unlikely to produce a result. Then: Can Hungary’s fresh start be a blueprint for Europe? Plus: Monocle at