3+ hour, 30+ min ago  (229+ words) Monocle When it comes to handwriting, I'm ashamed to say my eight-year-old son has a better script than I do. Growing up in the late 1980s, my family were the kind of early technological adopters who would proudly pack me off…...

16+ hour, 50+ min ago  (263+ words) Argentina's president came to power on the promise of cracking down on corruption. But ahead of next year's elections, he finds himself more mired in scandal than ever. Argentina's wild-haired libertarian president, Javier Milei, made political hay for years by…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (336+ words) Monocle You have to give German chancellor Friedrich Merz some credit for his honesty. This week he admitted that he had "no authority" to convince his own party to back his policies. And just last month he angered the White…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (195+ words) The Edo-Tokyo Museum, Mon Takanawa and Nonlecture books/arts all feature exhibitions worth exploring this spring. Spring in Japan means cherry blossoms and new exhibition openings. Here are three cultural spots to add to your Tokyo itinerary. If you go…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (101+ words) While Vladimir Putin's forces persist in their abortive invasion of Ukraine, the Russian president lives in fear of assassination and scales down the plans for this year's Victory Day parade. Further reading: Putin is poisoning generations of Russians': Mikhail Kasyanov…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (109+ words) Magistretti's Milan studio is now a foundation, museum and archive with exhibits featuring his worldwide influences. "We spent so much time together," says Pellino, Magistretti's granddaughter, who runs the foundation. "He really loved his work. It was the thing that…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (91+ words) As Southeast Asia's finest urban green space celebrates its centenary with a series of events and upgrades, it remains a vibrant microcosm of the Thai capital. Further reading: To see the real Bangkok, head to Lumphini Park at 06. 00 With no…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (139+ words) The Albers Foundation and Mutina collaborate on unique tile collection inspired by 'Homage to the Square' Mutina is known for its intricately made tiles and ceramics, making it a natural fit with a foundation that has deep dedication to craft…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (241+ words) The Iran conflict is pushing airlines to cut flights and rethink business plans. While the sector might be facing its toughest year yet, there could be light at the end of the tunnel. For now, it's still business as usual…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (226+ words) From Ficus to Labelhood and Maison Uma Wang to Maison Dongliang, we compiled 15 of our favourite shops in China's Magic City. Shanghai remains the primary hub for any major brand with serious ambitions in China's vast market. The giant ship-shaped…...