While Fifa faces reports of unsold tickets, one seat at France’s World Cup matches is being deliberately left empty. But why?

While Fifa faces reports of unsold tickets, one seat at France&rsquo;s World Cup matches is being deliberately left empty. But why?

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Explainer 522: The World Cup seat France won’t fill

Live from the Black Sea Security Forum, we hear from Ukrainian MPs on the country’s future and the state of warfare. As Ukraine fights on, it has shifted from needing aid to providing new intelligence.

Live from the Black Sea Security Forum, we hear from Ukrainian MPs on the country&rsquo;s future and the state of warfare. As Ukraine fights on, it has shifted from needing aid to providing new intelligence.

Live from Odesa: Ukraine’s journey from needing help to providing it

Ivanka Trump has revealed extensive plans to redevelop Albanian island Sazan into a luxury resort. But after thousands gathered in protest, will it go ahead?

Ivanka Trump has revealed extensive plans to redevelop Albanian island Sazan into a luxury resort. But after thousands gathered in protest, will it go ahead?

Explainer 521: Trump Island

Live from the Black Sea Security Forum, we hear stories from both the front line and surrounding regions in the war against Russia, including senator Ruben Gallego and Salomé Zourabichvili, fifth president of Georgia.

Live from the Black Sea Security Forum, we hear stories from both the front line and surrounding regions in the war against Russia, including senator Ruben Gallego and Salom&eacute; Zourabichvili, fifth president of Georgia.

Explainer 522: The World Cup seat France won’t fill

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