Are the US and Russia secretly working on a peace plan without Ukraine?

The UN green lights the first part of Trump’s Gaza plan

Trump’s U-turn on the Epstein files: Does this help the Maga camp or make things worse?

When will everything be back to normal following the end of the US government shutdown?

Why is Russia targeting Africans to fight its war in Ukraine?

Zelensky calls for the resignation of two ministers amid a growing energy-sector corruption investigation

Solving conflict in the Middle East: How to break the deadlock

Have power dynamics in the Middle East shifted for good?

Travel trends and tales from the World Travel Market in London

Where will Trump's fight with Venezuela go next?

Donald Trump doubles down on calls for an end to the filibuster after Democrat wins

Dick Cheney dies: a look back at his towering influence on Republican politics

Can Syrians return home? Germany’s foreign minister thinks not

Will organised crime be a key issue for Brazil’s upcoming elections? Plus: The Burberry and Monocle collaboration

How long will the détente in Trump and Xi’s trade war last?

The Gaza ceasefire faces further tests. Plus: how important is a leader’s sense of style?

Is Donald Trump getting softer on trade? The cases of Japan and China

Is the US readying for war in the Caribbean? The case of Venezuela

Trump terminates trade negotiations with Canada over ad criticising tariffs. Plus: Monocle’s November issue

Are Trump’s sanctions on Russia’s oil companies enough to send a message?