The Monocle Daily

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The Paris Auto Show: China introduces itself to the world – how will Europe respond? Oct 12, 2026

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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 Felipe Munoz.

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Can design and fashion events project soft power at a time of political uncertainty? Oct 09, 2026

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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 our architectural diets and next week’s episode of ‘Monocle on Design’.

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Where next for Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on its infrastructure Oct 08, 2026

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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 share in the new theatre of global competition?

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Has Macron’s attempt to contain student protests made things worse? Oct 07, 2026

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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 Putin’s birthday. Plus: AI turns on tech creators. And: do important people have worse manners?

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Why Britain is fighting to keep its diplomatic foothold in Jerusalem Oct 06, 2026

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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 in saunas? What Finns understand about communal spaces that the world has forgotten.

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Lula vs Bolsonaro, round two: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff Oct 05, 2026

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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?

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The stakes of the Brazilian election and our favourite moments from Paris Fashion Week Oct 02, 2026

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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 we’re off to Paris for the very best of fashion week.

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Iran and the US trade peace proposals and the government sets you up on a date Oct 01, 2026

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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 life – governments get involved in matchmaking.

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Flydubai flight emergency: what happens now? Plus: Iran tells the US to vote out Trump Sep 30, 2026

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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 a global museum boom, we visit some of our favourites.

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The politics of ‘Hope Again’: is optimism back or are voters exhausted by crises? Sep 29, 2026

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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 Tuck in Abu Dhabi. Plus: The beauty of complaining.

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