We discuss what 2026 has in store. Gorana Grgic on the future of Europe's security landscape. Then: We review Pope Leo XIV's first year and discuss his next steps with Juliet Linley. Plus: Monocle's upcoming travel plans.

We discuss what 2026 has in store. Gorana Grgic on the future of Europe's security landscape. Then: We review Pope Leo XIV's first year and discuss his next steps with Juliet Linley. Plus: Monocle's upcoming travel plans.

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. 

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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A look ahead to 2026

We look at the new law allowing foreign companies to operate in Venezuela’s oil industry, and what that means for the country. Then: France’s push for digital sovereignty. Plus: Emma Nelson samples the UK’s best croissant. 

We look at the new law allowing foreign companies to operate in Venezuela&rsquo;s oil industry, and what that means for the country. Then: France&rsquo;s push for digital sovereignty. Plus: Emma Nelson samples the UK&rsquo;s best croissant.&nbsp;

Venezuela opens up its oil industry. Plus: a look ahead at Costa Rica’s presidential elections

Mexico’s president insists that halting oil to Cuba is a “sovereign” decision. Then: US military builds up in the Gulf as President Trump tells Iran that time is “running out”. Plus: A look inside Monocle’s February issue.

Mexico&rsquo;s president insists that halting oil to Cuba is a &ldquo;sovereign&rdquo; decision. Then: US military builds up in the Gulf as President Trump tells Iran that time is &ldquo;running out&rdquo;. Plus: A look inside Monocle&rsquo;s February issue.

Mexico calls off oil shipment to Cuba and US escalates Iran strike threats

Israel says that it will reopen the key border crossing with Egypt after nearly two years. Then: we look into the details of the landmark free-trade agreement between India and the EU. Plus: the latest from Mozambique as the country suffers ongoing floods. And: K-pop soft power in Mexico.

Israel says that it will reopen the key border crossing with Egypt after nearly two years. Then: we look into the details of the landmark free-trade agreement between India and the EU. Plus: the latest from Mozambique as the country suffers ongoing floods. And: K-pop soft power in Mexico.

A look ahead to 2026

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