President Trump has been unusually solemn and introspective following the US Democrats’ midterm victory. But with no one ...

Now that Democrats have won both the Senate and the House of Representatives, what power does that actually give ...

Historically a check on the executive’s muscle, midterm elections are a chance for the US electorate to vocalise how it feels ...

Anti-autocrat electoral wins in Serbia, Hungary and Brazil are being celebrated as a democratic resurgence but a closer look ...

The high-speed collision near Toledo follows a similar incident in January. Where do Spain’s rail operators go from here?

We join Emirati commuters on the UAE rail network’s expanded passenger service. The new line, which links Dubai to ...

Midori House opens its doors for another lively Christmas weekend, bringing together some of our favourite makers, tasty treats and special surprises. Join the Monocle team for present hunting, ...

If you were asked to list the things that might improve the lives of homeless men and women living in a Paris shelter, it ...

Hit hard by Donald Trump’s policies, Maine should be a guaranteed midterm win for the Democrats. But the state ...

We sit down with Ecuador’s María Fernanda Espinosa and check out her competition. Seven candidates are vying to become the ...

With 18,800 members, the Tokyo Fire Department is the world’s largest fire brigade. We spent three days with its ...

After 60 years of speedy service, Japan’s bullet trains are being rerouted towards luxury – with new, hi-tech cabins ...