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

As Canada battles wildfires, Spain declares a national climate emergency and France evacuates tens of thousands, where do the politics around climate change stand? Is denialism gaining traction or is diplomacy winning the day?

As Canada battles wildfires, Spain declares a national climate emergency and France evacuates tens of thousands, where do the politics around climate change stand? Is denialism gaining traction or is diplomacy winning the day?

How can we ensure that the politics of heatwaves doesn’t cool off?

Andy Burnham became the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years this week. Why has Britain adopted Italian-style political turbulence and is it here to stay?

Andy Burnham became the UK&rsquo;s seventh prime minister in 10 years this week. Why has Britain adopted Italian-style political turbulence and is it here to stay?

Explainer 527: Andy Burnham and the revolving door of UK politics

The World Cup has always been political, including previous editions hosted by juntas and dictatorships. This year, presidents thumbed the scale and small nations made us dream again. Who scored and who was caught offside?

The World Cup has always been political, including previous editions hosted by juntas and dictatorships. This year, presidents thumbed the scale and small nations made us dream again. Who scored and who was caught offside?

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

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