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Lula vs Bolsonaro, round two: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff

2026-10-0536:42

Brazil heads to a runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Then: protests in Spain, France and Pakistan – do they work? Plus: should pets be allowed to fly in the cabin?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stakes of the Brazilian election and our favourite moments from Paris Fashion Week

2026-10-0244:09

Robert Bound joins ‘The Monocle Daily’ Weekly Quiz. We head to São Paulo as Brazilians prepare to head to the polls. Plus: Argentina launches a new citizenship scheme and we’re off to Paris for the very best of fashion week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran and the US trade peace proposals and the government sets you up on a date

2026-10-0137:10

As Iran and the US trade peace proposals, we examine realistic diplomatic paths forward. Then: the looming Bosnian and Brazilian elections. Plus: don’t tread on my love life – governments get involved in matchmaking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flydubai flight emergency: what happens now? Plus: Iran tells the US to vote out Trump

2026-09-3036:55

After a pilot was stabbed and a plane emergency landed, we get the view from Tel Aviv. Then: has the Iran war’s unpopularity given Tehran sway in US politics? Plus: amid a global museum boom, we visit some of our favourites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The politics of ‘Hope Again’: is optimism back or are voters exhausted by crises?

2026-09-2934:32

As Andy Burnham gives his first Labour conference speech as UK leader, will his politics of hope strike a chord or ring hollow? Then: Tucker Carlson sits down with Andrew Tuck in Abu Dhabi. Plus: The beauty of complaining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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