The Globalist
Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
Episodes
We discuss the European Council meeting and what’s on the agenda for today’s high-profile talks. Plus: Ramaphosa’s Asia tour, Germany takes on AI, the soft power of football and food news from Tokyo.
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Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, visits the Gulf, Japan stocks hit record high and the Berlin Process Summit 2025 begins. Plus: The rise of microdramas.
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Japan has a new prime minister, the next phase of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, how Russian drones have impacted politics in Poland, L’Oréal acquires Kering’s beauty portfolio and we meet alt-pop star Allie X.
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Anthony Albanese travels to Washington for his first formal meeting with Donald Trump since the US president took office.
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As the presidents of Ukraine and the United States prepare to meet in Washington, we explore how much support will be on offer this time around.
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We discuss the biggest lines from the Nato defence ministers' meeting yesterday and the European Commission gets ready to unveil a defence roadmap.
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We unpack why Indonesia’s president has allegedly cancelled a visit to Israel. Then: we hear about Fendi’s new chief creative officer. Plus: Sharjah doubles down on its role as the UAE’s cultural capital.
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We discuss what comes after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and why the toughest phase of Donald Trump’s Gaza deal might be just beginning. Plus: A flick through the papers, retail news and a preview of Frieze London.
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As the first seven Israeli hostages are returned and Trump heads to Tel Aviv, we discuss the atmosphere on the ground in Israel and Gaza. Plus: China-US trade tensions escalate.
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After cycling through three prime ministers in less than a year, Emmanuel Macron looks to appoint a new head of government.
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Talks move forward between Israel and Hamas. Then: as hundreds of National Guard troops arrive in Chicago, Trump calls for the arrest of the city’s mayor. Plus: headlines from the world of theatre.
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With little sign of progress towards a government, president Emmanuel Macron casts a lonely figure in French politics. Plus: retired US Lieutenant General Ben Hodges and the Nobel Prize for physics.
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Delegations convene for talks in Egypt as Israelis gather at the site of the Nova music festival to mark two years since the 7 October attacks.
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Japan is set to elect its first female prime minister but what can we expect from her leadership? Plus: the latest news from Latin America and a preview of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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As demonstrations against Morocco’s government enter their sixth day, we discuss the politics at play.
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As Congress fails to reach an agreement to prevent a government shutdown, we discuss the politics and consequences at play. Plus: the latest on the Global Sumud Flotilla, the blueberry market in Zimbabwe and remembering Jane Goodall
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EU leaders gather in Copenhagen following a wave of mysterious drone incursions. Then: a litmus test from Madagascar as the island nation’s president dissolves the government. Plus: ‘La Galerie du 19M Tokyo’ exhibition by Chanel.
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China is launching a new K visa for skilled workers. We explore the country’s plan to attract the best foreign talent and whether Indian students rejected by the US will take the bait.
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What a week of diplomacy and speeches in New York means in the Middle East. Plus: Moldova’s PSA party has won a crucial election billed as a choice between the EU and Moscow. And: China inaugurates the world’s tallest bridge.
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The latest from Chisinau ahead of Moldova's parliamentary elections. Then: How will Taiwan recover from the devastating effects of Typhoon Ragasa? Plus: Milan Fashion Week and a flick through the new issue of Monocle.
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