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US-Iran war cools but for how long?
27/07/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
Washington and Tehran have halted their escalation for the moment, we explore the reasons behind it. Then: how effective will new EU sanctions on Russia be? Plus: the rise of dining alone, culture news and a Konfekt preview.
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Why are India’s ‘cockroach’ protests proving such a threat to Narendra Modi?
24/07/2026 | 58 mins.
Large youth protests continue to send shockwaves through India’s political landscape. Then: the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting wraps up. Plus: Farnborough International Airshow, the Monocle Minute on Design newsletter and ‘What We Learned’ this week.
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Deals and defence developments at the Farnborough International Airshow
23/07/2026 | 58 mins.
We get all the latest news on Day 4 of the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire. Then: how Switzerland is helping Kyrgyzstan build drinking water systems. And: we hear about Saint-Étienne’s new “Cité du Design”.
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Can Andy Burnham make Manchester a global diplomatic hub?
22/07/2026 | 59 mins.
UK prime minister Andy Burnham invites the US president to Manchester as he puts the northern city on the map. Then: an update on the Farnborough International Airshow. And: new US tariffs on Canadian goods.
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Houthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia as Iran war escalates
21/07/2026 | 58 mins.
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen declare a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. Then: Britain’s Armed Forces boost their presence in Estonia. Plus: The Farnborough International Airshow and Sunday shopping in Germany.
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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.

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