Volodymyr Zelensky is in Paris today in a bid to secure air defences as Russian strikes become increasingly lethal. Then: can Belém’s Cop30 increase Brazil’s soft power amid protests? Plus: the state of the fashion industry ahead of 2026.

Volodymyr Zelensky is in Paris today in a bid to secure air defences as Russian strikes become increasingly lethal. Then: can Bel&eacute;m&rsquo;s Cop30 increase Brazil&rsquo;s soft power amid protests? Plus: the state of the fashion industry ahead of 2026.

A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.

A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.

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Zelensky looks to Paris to secure Ukraine’s skies. Plus: can Cop30 boost Brazil’s soft power?

As Ukraine battles on against Russia’s strikes and US accusations, Monocle’s Julia Jenne joins to discuss. Then: Chris Cermak explores the irrationality of human behaviour with Nobel-Prize laureate Richard Thaler. Plus: are there any upsides to this year’s WEF survey?

As Ukraine battles on against Russia&rsquo;s strikes and US accusations, Monocle&rsquo;s Julia Jenne joins to discuss. Then: Chris Cermak explores the irrationality of human behaviour with Nobel-Prize laureate Richard Thaler. Plus: are there any upsides to this year&rsquo;s WEF survey?

Russia strikes energy facilities in Kharkiv as Zelensky declares a state of emergency 

As Steve Witkoff announces the next stage of Trump’s 20-point peace plan, we discuss what comes next for Gaza. Then: Thomas Chatterton Williams gives us his take on the ICE protests and subsequent unrest. Plus: Monocle’s team on the ground at Paris Déco Off.

As Steve Witkoff announces the next stage of Trump&rsquo;s 20-point peace plan, we discuss what comes next for Gaza. Then: Thomas Chatterton Williams gives us his take on the ICE protests and subsequent unrest. Plus: Monocle&rsquo;s team on the ground at Paris D&eacute;co Off.

Phase two of the ceasefire: what comes next for Gaza? 

Will a snap vote give Sanae Takaichi the mandate that she seeks to push forward her agenda? Plus: China’s strategic support for Iran and we interview Caroline Avedon, the curator of the Richard Avedon: Facing West exhibition.

Will a snap vote give Sanae Takaichi the mandate that she seeks to push forward her agenda? Plus: China&rsquo;s strategic support for Iran and we interview Caroline Avedon, the curator of the Richard Avedon: Facing West exhibition.

Zelensky looks to Paris to secure Ukraine’s skies. Plus: can Cop30 boost Brazil’s soft power?

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