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France picks a new prime minister… or does it?
As France’s president meets with party leaders to discuss the next French prime minister, Monocle’s Paris bureau chief explains why Macron might take…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Cautious joy in the Middle East after a Hamas-Israel deal is announced
As the Israeli cabinet votes on a deal that would bring a ceasefire to Gaza and see the hostages returned, we discuss how successful this agreement m…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Is France heading for a snap election?
As the French PM remains optimistic about a budget, despite his resignation, we discuss the likelihood of a snap election. Plus: National Guard troop…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Two years into the Israel-Hamas war, what’s the best-case scenario from here?
We discuss the course of the war in Gaza two years on from the Hamas attacks and the best-case scenario from here. Plus: The centre-right’s struggle …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Gaza ceasefire negotiations begin in Egypt and France looks for a new prime minister once again
Panellists John Everard and Erin O’Halloran on the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, France’s prime minister resigns and a judge blocks Trump’s deployment…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
US government shutdown, alcohol to keep air passengers happy and Palestine’s Taybeh Brewing Co
Monocle’s Chris Cermak and Laura Kramer look at the US government shutdown as it enters its third day. Plus: perks airlines use to keep customers hap…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Germany claims to have arrested members of Hamas. Plus: Rising numbers of Gen-Z protest movements
We consider whether Hamas has begun conducting international operations as Berlin claims to have arrested members. Then: Gen-Z led protests rise worl…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why did the Taliban switch off the internet? And why does Trump want Bagram back?
Our panel discusses the latest news from Afghanistan amid an internet blackout. Plus: Trump’s demands to reclaim Bagram airbase and the EU summit lat…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Europe’s ‘drone wall’, Hegseth summons top military brass and why does everyone want a digital ID?
EU leaders’ plans to step out of Russia’s shadow. Then: Pete Hegseth speaks to the US’s top generals, the rise of digital IDs and a European sleeper …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Netanyahu and Trump meet at the White House, Moldova remains pro-EU despite Russia’s best efforts
The US president, Donald Trump, hosts Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Moldova staves off Russian interference at the ballot box, China’s new v…
4 months, 4 weeks ago