The Monocle Daily
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Germany’s chancellor Merz pushes for more co-operation with China during Beijing visit
German chancellor Friedrich Merz lands in Beijing as the latest western leader looking to improve trade relations with China. Plus: why Kyoto’s mayor has announced plans for Japan’s first citizen discount on bus fares.
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How united is Europe on the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine?
After four years of war in Ukraine, we take a look at the state of European security and defence. Then: why we were so invested in Winter Olympic coverage. Plus: solo dining surges in South Korean workplaces.
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Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of cartel boss. Plus: is Hungary a thorn in Europe’s side?
Violence sweeps across Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho is killed in military custody. Then: we ask why Hungary is causing problems for Europe’s Russia sanction plans. Plus: Singapore’s new dating scheme.
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The US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs
What is the future of US tariffs after the Supreme Court’s ruling? Then: is the future of European defence in doubt? Plus: Monocle signs off after two weeks in Milan.
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The Board of Peace gets under way while Iran is on tenterhooks
Yossi Mekelberg and Isabel Hilton discuss Donald Trump inaugurating the Board of Peace as potential conflict with Iran continues to linger. Plus: Venezuela’s return to diplomacy and the Chinese-Americans at the Winter Olympics.
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Social-media addiction, under-16s and European investigations
We discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony on social-media addiction and whether under-16s should be banned. Plus: Can politics, sports and culture mix and should rickshaw drivers get licences?
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Geneva hosts talks on Ukraine-Russia and Iran. Plus: will Europe increase defence spending?
Guests Alex von Tunzelmann and David Brennan discuss peace talks in Geneva and the UK’s defence spending. Then: we remember civil-rights icon Jesse Jackson. Plus: how the Vatican will use AI to translate mass.
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Do you believe in signs? The Year of the Horse gets under way
Panellists Chris Phillips and Rainbow Murray discuss the Board of Peace’s pledge to Gaza, why Marco Rubio went to Hungary and which country has the best predictors of future behaviour as China enters the Year of the Horse.
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The Munich Security Conference begins. Plus: week one of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina
The latest from the Munich Security Conference. Then: Julia Jenne considers whether Nato is ready for war. Plus: we hear from our team in Milan as week one of the Winter Olympics comes to a close.
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Why the world increasingly considers the US a threat. Plus: Politics versus sport at the Olympics
EU leaders meet in Belgium to unpack the future of the bloc. Then: Iran and the US plan to continue nuclear talks but is diplomacy working? Plus: The Ukrainian Winter Olympian banned for wearing a remembrance helmet.
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