Monocle 24: The Recap

What happens to diplomatic gifts, female power in Saudi Arabia and India's bullet-train ambitions – with a bit of help from Japan.

We cover France's Front National's advance in regional elections, how Singapore is trying to become famous for its arts scene, the modern etiquette of political interviews and an Israel PM's troubled pet dog.

We discuss Britain and Germany's decision to join the campaign against Isis and look to Nato as it asks Montenegro to join the alliance. Plus: Yahoo's identity crisis takes another twist.

Turkey shoots down a Russian fighter jet, the owner of Ali Baba wants to buy ‘South China Morning Post' and North Korea wants the Unesco heritage status for its kimchi.

Ben Rylan looks back at how last week's events in Paris were covered by Monocle 24. Plus tecently released Al-Jazeera journalist Mohamed Fahmy discusses why prison can be the perfect incubator for extremism, the UK's former anti-terror adviser explains why freedom of movement in Europe is effectively over and we visit AFP's Brussels bureau.

Ben Rylan looks back at the week's highlights across Monocle 24's news and analysis shows. The uprising in Ukraine was a clear rejection of closer ties with Russia but just how much pro-European sentiment remains today? We also hear from Australia's human-rights commissioner during a difficult week for the country's harsh asylum-seeker policies. Plus: beer brewers unite but is it good news?

We take a closer look at the plane crash in Egypt, a celebration of 15 years of the International Space Station and a debate on who should run ‘The New York Times'.

The best of the week's current-affairs programmes on Monocle 24 including coverage of the earthquake in Afghanistan, the product-placement of weaponry in films and how to heat a country using volcanoes.

Matt Alagiah looks at the best news and current affairs covered on Monocle 24 this week, including Nato's organisation of its largest military exercise in more than 10 years. We also get a guide to Justin Trudeau and look at the history of national anthems.

We take a look at modern Shakespeare adaptations, discuss Finland's grey economy and hear Robert Redford's cinematic take on journalism.

We discuss the state of Syrian refugees in Brazil and hear about the future of the ‘Los Angeles Times'.

We talk about the UN General Assembly, take a look at Tesla's new car and a get a summary of the week's top luxury news.

We air a live broadcast from Somerset House, hear from Nato's Jen Stoltenberg in Ukraine and discuss China's attempts to win over the US tech market.

We discover why the coup in Burkina Faso could have diplomatic consequences for Taiwan, hear how Thai junta threatens critics with an “attitude adjustment programme” and get the latest on European car industry.

We discuss Russian aid flights to Syria and take a look at the pro-Kurdish opposition party as it accuses the ruling AK party of pushing Turkey towards civil war. Plus: we learn how portrayals of political leaders on screen change the way we remember them.

We take a look at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as its logo is scrapped over plagiarism claims, analyse the ongoing refugee crisis from a Middle East perspective and discover how Russia has partnered with China to challenge Airbus and Boeing. Plus: is Sarah Palin's interview with Donald Trump a new low for US television?

We find out how to fix diplomatic relations in the aftermath of the Virginia shooting and discover how food can support a country under threat.

We revisit Germany's vote on the Greek bailout, discuss Belgrade's ambitions and find out how to become a big film-production city.

We look back at the news from Turkey, where a series of violent attacks had the nation on high alert. We also turn our attention to the relation between China and West Africa, as the Chinese foreign minister completes his tour of the region. And in the absence of any detailed policy ideas, how much of a role is branding playing in the Republican race to the White House?

We revisit the competition over the Arctic region, the new North Korean time zone and the airline ban on trophy hunt shipments.

We reflect on President Obama's speech to the African Union, talk about Ukraine's prospects for EU membership and discuss Turkey's turnaround in the fight against Isis.

The pick of this week's news and discussion programmes on Monocle 24, featuring reflections on the Iran nuclear deal, insight into Yemen's evolving conflict and coverage of the UK prime minister's bid to tackle extremism. Plus: a monologue from Monocle's culture editor.

We take a look at the highlights of this week's news and discussion programmes on Monocle 24, including a deal on Iran's nuclear programme, a most unusual gig in North Korea and a discussion on sauna-going.

Markus Hippi presents highlights from this week's programmes on Monocle 24, including the crisis in Greece, talks on Iran's nuclear programme and the ceasefire in Yemen.

As the saga gripping Greece continues, we hear about the rallies taking place across the nation. Plus Hungary begins offering cash incentives to attract citizens back to the country. We'll also hear a highlight from this week's series focusing on the evolution of the television news anchor and chat to Monocle's editor in chief Tyler Brûlé in Merano.

We discuss the aftermath of South Carolina's church shooting, the winning design for Helsinki's Guggenheim museum, how to fix the Gare du Nord station in Paris and why bookshops increase cities' quality of life.

We catch up with Monocle's transport editor in Paris as the skies fill with the latest and greatest in aviation ingenuity. We also pour ourselves a drink before wandering Melbourne's labyrinth of laneways filled with trendy bars as we discuss Monocle's Quality of Life Survey. Plus: we hear how the early days of silent cinema gave way to today's dark cynicism in political film and television.

The impact of Turkish election results, the challenge faced by Airbus as used A380 superjumbos hit the market and how Apple's new music service will change the industry.

A review of the Malaysia Airlines restructuring programme, why former Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili has become Ukrainian, France and warships no one wants plus why show business is returning to Hollywood.

The best interviews and reports from the past week of coverage, from the migrant crisis and Madrid's mayoral election to Miss World Canada and the history of hair removal.

From our analysis on the developments of Isis in Syria to the EU's desperate plan to tackle the immigrant crisis and our Eurovision predictions, we hear the highlights from the past week on Monocle 24.

The best interviews and reports from the past week of Monocle 24, from John Kerry's trip to Sochi and French-Cuban diplomacy to a review of the world of travel guides.

From protests in Israel to the Finnish military and the Conservatives victory in the United Kingdom, we look at the news and analysis highlights from the week in our live shows here on Monocle 24.

A look back at the week's live news and discussion programmes here at Monocle 24, including Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe's visit to the US, riot and violence in the city of Baltimore and the fall of Saigon 40 years on.

What should the EU do to prevent more migrant deaths? We also hear how Politico Europe is going to succeed in Brussels and what the backdrop is for South Africa's violence against foreigners.

Highlights of the best news from our live shows this week, from birthdays in North Korea to a look at the life of German novelist Gunter Grass.

The best of the week's news shows on Monocle 24 including our latest round-table discussion on the UK election and a look at photo documentary ‘Marginal Streets'.

The best interviews and features from Monocle 24's daily news shows across the week, including analysis of the Arab League Summit and a look at the changing face of libraries with author Alex Johnson.

Hear the highlights from the past week of news and analysis programmes on Monocle 24. Featuring the Airbus A320 crash in the French Alps, the unfolding crisis in Yemen and Ashraf Ghani's visit to Washington DC.

Hear the highlights of this week's news and analysis programmes on Monocle 24. Featuring press freedom in China, Mahatma Gandhi's new statue in London, what happens when a campaign backfires and our series on looting and cultural destruction.

Hear the highlights of this week's news and analysis programmes on Monocle 24. Featuring a diplomatic spat between Saudi Arabia and Sweden, the investigation into the murder of Boris Nemtsov and reflections on copyright and creativity. Plus, does the EU need an army?

A look back at the week's live news and discussion programmes here on Monocle 24 including the email scandal surrounding Hillary Clinton, we discuss the crisis in Yemen and reflect on the murder of Boris Nemtsov.