Isabel Hilton and Emma Nelson discuss Donald Trump’s new diesel deal with Russia and US sanctions against the ICC. Plus: the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing winner on the power of African literature.

Isabel Hilton and Emma Nelson discuss Donald Trump&rsquo;s new diesel deal with Russia and US sanctions against the ICC. Plus: the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing winner on the power of African literature.

Don’t miss the week’s most interesting stories from around the world. Join Georgina Godwin every week on Monocle on Saturday to delve into the latest global news and culture, with reports from regular guests in Monocle’s London studio and our international correspondents.

Don’t miss the week’s most interesting stories from around the world. Join Georgina Godwin every week on Monocle on Saturday to delve into the latest global news and culture, with reports from regular guests in Monocle’s London studio and our international correspondents.

The perfect soundtrack to start your weekend comes courtesy of Monocle's editors, hosting out of our studios in London and Zürich. Each week you'll hear postcards from our correspondents, alongside contributions from special guests joining to discuss the

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Donald Trump’s diesel deal: Why now?

Charles Hecker and Emma Nelson reflect on the US midterm results and more of the week’s news. Plus: the global reach of Indian cinema.

Charles Hecker and Emma Nelson reflect on the US midterm results and more of the week&rsquo;s news. Plus: the global reach of Indian cinema.

Looking back on an extraordinary week in US politics

Georgina Godwin and Erin O’Halloran discuss Donald Trump’s attempts at voter suppression and what elections elsewhere indicate about the US midterms. Plus: the decline of chocolate and India’s publishing scene.

Georgina Godwin and Erin O&rsquo;Halloran discuss Donald Trump&rsquo;s attempts at voter suppression and what elections elsewhere indicate about the US midterms. Plus: the decline of chocolate and India&rsquo;s publishing scene.

The global impact of the US midterm elections

Simon Brooke and Emma Nelson discuss polling accuracy in the US midterms, the demographics of Israel’s election and more. Plus: we head to Lisbon for the Best Sommelier of the World 2026.

Simon Brooke and Emma Nelson discuss polling accuracy in the US midterms, the demographics of Israel&rsquo;s election and more. Plus: we head to Lisbon for the Best Sommelier of the World 2026.

Donald Trump’s diesel deal: Why now?

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