Will the left’s last-minute fightback be enough to keep Lula in power – and the Brazilian far right out?
As Brazil prepares to hold its presidential run-off on Sunday, supporters of the left-wing incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, are campaigning with a new sense of urgency.
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Art, sound and a very small house: Three Tokyo exhibitions to see in October
This month’s highlights include an installation by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani, a retrospective of Yoshihisa Tanaka’s works made on paper and reinterpretations of the 13th-century essay “Hojoki”.
A tour of the world’s best autumn/winter menswear collections and collaborations
Here, we reveal the best pieces for layered looks, the essentials for a wardrobe refresh and the coats to take you through to spring.
‘Every country in the world has a Wrexham’: Ryan Reynolds tells Tyler Brûlé what makes a liveable city
On stage at Livex Abu Dhabi, the actor considers what it takes to make a place transform from void to vibrant.
Our Entrepreneurs special proves why starting a business is always worth the risk
Establishing and running a business comes with many challenges but, here at Monocle, we like to focus on the rewards.
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Bangkok might be shrouded by stormy skies – but its economy could become a bright spot
As Bangkok prays for the rain to clear ahead of next week’s global finance meeting, here’s how the country could let more economic sunshine into regions beyond the capital.
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Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ is dividing critics – but for most, it has dug its own grave
With the exception of the Danes, reviewers worldwide have been critical of the satirical film. Who is right?
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‘Our main goal is to bring people out on the water.’ A bright new chapter for the iconic Danieli hotel
A subtle yet ambitious revamp has breathed new life into one of Venice’s first grand hotels. Now under Four Seasons, its historic grandeur meets the lightness of the lagoon.
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Merano x Casa Vayu, Merano, Friday 30 October
Join us for our second evening with Zürich-based fashion studio Casa Vayu. Discover the brand’s latest ED06 collection alongside a selection of urushi lacquer works by Japanese artist Toshihiko Iwata.
Samsung x Monocle – Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity, London, until 2 November
A touch of Korean creativity comes to The Monocle Café this October, as Samsung takes over the space to celebrate its collaboration with the British Museum on Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity.
