The Monocle Daily

Copy of Decoding the Venice Biennale

Israel strikes Beirut despite new ceasefire. Will it jeopardise a wider peace deal?

Remembering Ted Turner and one year of Friedrich Merz

Ted Turner’s death at 87 marks the end of an era for 24-hour news, which he pioneered by transforming television journalism into a constant, immersive experience. While his legacy remains influential, the shift toward continuous news cycles has arguably contributed to increased media polarization and the rise of pundit...

Asymmetric warfare from the Strait of Hormuz to Ukraine and Lebanon

American troop drawdown in Germany and Canada joins European summit

Our weekly quiz and what King Charles meant to say in Washington

Trump and Putin talk: much said but little gained?

Nothing to see here: Russia plans military parade with no weaponry on show

Leaders in crisis: A Keir Starmer inquiry and embattled Friedrich Merz

King Charles, Jordan Bardella and our royal fascination

That’s a wrap: Our weekly quiz and a look back at Salone del Mobile

The politics of economic shocks – which countries can weather the Iran conflict?

Has Iran gained the upper hand through negotiation (and memes)?

Ukraine hopes for fresh EU loan and the race for the next UN secretary general

Can Starmer stay the course?

Our weekly quiz and a look ahead to Salone del Mobile

Macron and Starmer take the lead on securing the Strait of Hormuz: will they cut Trump out?

Israel and Lebanon face to face for the first time in decades

Fresh US-Iran talks and China’s new international role

The Middle East war: why did diplomacy fail and what now?