The Monocle Daily

Is France heading for a snap election?

Is France heading for a snap election?

Gaza ceasefire negotiations begin in Egypt and France looks for a new prime minister once again

US government shutdown, alcohol to keep air passengers happy and Palestine’s Taybeh Brewing Co

Germany claims to have arrested members of Hamas. Plus: Rising numbers of Gen-Z protest movements

Why did the Taliban switch off the internet? And why does Trump want Bagram back?

Europe’s ‘drone wall’, Hegseth summons top military brass and why does everyone want a digital ID?

Netanyahu and Trump meet at the White House, Moldova remains pro-EU despite Russia’s best efforts

Benjamin Netanyahu address the United Nations General Assembly

Palestine’s president, Mahmoud Abbas, addresses UN Assembly

Germany leads the way for Europe’s rearmament. Plus: The legacy of Chinese architect Kongjian Yu

Trump’s UN tirade raises questions over trade, climate and alliances

Trump’s shadow looms large as the UN General Assembly opens

What Trump’s visit revealed about the cracks and endurance of British soft power

Is the long-feared US civil-liberties crackdown finally here?

Donald Trump kicks off historic second state visit to the UK

What does Bolsonaro’s sentencing mean for Brand Brazil? Plus: a tumultuous week in France

Crisis warnings in the US after Charlie Kirk’s killing – is this a turning point?

How will Nato react to Russia violating Polish airspace?

Will Trump’s threats of further sanctions work on Putin?

National Guard deployment continues a dramatic week in Washington

Live from the Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona

How worried should we be about China’s fresh military arsenal? Plus: Japan’s abandoned suitcase problem

China’s hugely expensive military parade sets the tone for an ‘Axis of Upheaval’

Europe gets closer to firming up security guarantees for Ukraine. Plus: the growing global toy market

Thailand’s PM is suspended by court

Russia’s UK ambassador summoned over deadly Kyiv strike

Why France and the Netherlands can’t get their political acts together

China says no, could Switzerland step up? Possible peacekeepers in Ukraine

Twenty-eight countries demand immediate press access to Gaza as the UN declares famine in the enclave

Stubb, Trump and the challenge of negotiating peace today

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni: Ukraine talks abroad, media disputes back home

Europe’s key leaders head to Washington to back Zelensky. Plus: Are young people reading books again?

Ukraine’s view of Putin-Trump talks and the new issue of Monocle

Zelensky meets Starmer ahead of Putin-Trump talks

Is the global push for a Palestinian state a distraction from Gaza?

Zelensky warns of Russian offensives ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

EU leaders urge Trump talks ahead of Putin meeting on Ukraine in Alaska

Tensions on the Mexican border as US announces largest-ever migrant-detention facility

Preparations begin for a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

US foreign envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin as sanctions threat looms

The Netherlands becomes the first country to buy US arms for Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominates agenda at the Helsinki+50 Conference. Plus: ‘Salute’ to National Spritz Day

How will recognising a Palestinian state affect tariff deals with Trump?

The death of popularity: Why are no politicians liked anymore?

The UK sets out a plan to conditionally recognise the state of Palestine

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and why European leaders are concerned over the EU-US trade deal

Fancy paying the US Treasury’s $37.1trn debt? There’s a website for that

Pragmatism vs politics at the China-EU summit

Is al-Sharaa’s Syria failing to live up to Western optimism?

Growing global frustrations with Netanyahu. Plus: How to incentivise a diaspora to return home