Monocle 24: Midori House

The death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Plus: a letter from New York tackles tax and the return of alfresco dining in England.

Under 30s are to be given an alternative to the Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine. Is the world about to open up only for certain demographics? Columbus Day is at the centre of a dispute in Philadelphia. And Venice’s town council will restrict rentals during the famous Biennale. With Carlota Rebelo, Chiara Rimella and Henry Rees-Sheridan.

Monocle’s Chris Cermak, Fernando Augusto Pacheco and Paige Reynolds discuss the pros and cons of vaccine passports, and the future of the meal-box craze as hospitality reopens. Plus: as musician Lil Nas X reaches number 1 in the US, we discuss why the artist is stoking controversy for all the right reasons.

Monocle’s Tom Edwards, Ed Stocker and Daniel Bach discuss the EU’s vaccine rollout and tell us why New York is rolling ahead. Plus: corporate America hits back at Georgia’s new voting rules and a discussion on why North Korea’s Olympic boycott may hurt Seoul and Tokyo the most.

The US’s vaccine programme continues to pick up speed after a slow start. Both Peru and Ecuador are bracing for elections, but what does it mean for the region? And Norway’s national football team considers boycotting the Qatar World Cup. With Carlota Rebelo, Tom Edwards and Fernando Augusto Pacheco.

With record numbers of deaths, the resignation of key personnel and little sign of any improvement on the horizon, where next for Bolsonaro’s Brazil? Plus: Monocle’s New York Correspondent looks to nature for some inspiration.

Monocle’s editors discuss US president Joe Biden’s landmark infrastructure spending plan. Plus: New York’s vaccine push and Germany’s plan to return looted artefacts.

The complicated geopolitics surrounding Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, Sputnik V. Plus: Ireland’s bet on its rural economy and counting down to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam.

Why has Canada recommended halting the use of the Astrazeneca vaccine for people under the age of 55? Plus: Germany’s newsroom-diversity push and Japan’s latest theme park opens its doors.

Rising daily coronavirus cases in South and Latin America; President Biden is set to unveil his infrastructure plan; and who misses theme parks? With Carlota Rebelo, Tom Edwards and Fernando Augusto Pacheco.

Is there an acceptable price for brands to pay for trying to do the right thing? Plus: Monocle’s New York correspondent on authenticity and a vexing vexillological question for our editors.

Join Monocle’s editors and guests drawn from our unrivalled pool of international commentators, analysts and experts to unpack the issues dominating the day’s agenda. From diplomatic wrangles and border disputes to big business and frontline politics, this is the programme you need to hear to make sense of a dynamic and sometimes volatile world.

US president Joe Biden gives his first press conference since taking office. Plus: the latest on attempts to unblock the Suez Canal and updates from the mayoral races underway in London and New York.

Will president Biden attempt to reform US gun laws following a deadly shooting in Boulder, Colorado? Plus: Airbnb’s co-founder on the future of travel, and political fatigue on election day in Israel.

Now that fewer people travel into the city for work, are we seeing the rise of the super-commuter? Plus: we discuss the power of the handshake and the future of public gatherings as Tokyo announces that foreign travellers won’t be allowed at this year’s Olympics. With Carlota Rebelo, Andrew Tuck and Fernando Augusto Pacheco.

Concerns over the Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine; one of the UK’s biggest news publishers tells journalists to permanently work from home; New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s management style; and a celebration of World Sleep Day. With Josh Fehnert, Tom Edwards and Carlota Rebelo.

US foreign relations with Russia and China are tested. Plus: England and Wales’s crime bill and the Pritzker Prize’s French winners.

Joe Biden vows to retaliate against Russia for the Kremlin’s alleged election-meddling. Plus: UK newspaper ‘The Telegraph’ shifts its business model and Taiwan unveils its first travel-bubble partner.

A WHO safety review of the Oxford AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is underway, as some EU countries halt its use. Plus: Joe Biden visits Pennsylvania and reclaiming once-lost historic artefacts.

London’s police chief faces down calls to resign over her force’s handling of a vigil for murdered woman Sarah Everard. Plus, Brazil’s Operation Car Wash is back under the spotlight and the Oscar nominations are out.