California steps up its fight against wildfires that are raging in the state. We discuss how the results of Colombia’s local elections will shape the country’s future and how the German state of Thuringia proves that centrism in politics is not dead.

California steps up its fight against wildfires that are raging in the state. We discuss how the results of Colombia’s local elections will shape the country’s future and how the German state of Thuringia proves that centrism in politics is not dead.

China’s Communist party convenes for one of the country’s biggest displays of patriotism. Plus: why mainstream broadcasters are operating on the Dark Web and calls for a media freedom act in Australia intensify after a united protest by the country’s newspapers.

Tense times in Argentina as economic uncertainty reigns ahead of this Sunday’s election. Plus: Monocle’s contributing editor Andrew Mueller guides us through some of the things we’ve learnt from the world-news headlines this week and why the diminishing number of flight routes operated by major airlines is bringing turbulence for travellers.

Huawei’s latest smartphone sports serious technical wizardry but will global trade turmoil steal its limelight? Plus: Suspicion reigns as Turkey and Russia agree a deal to withdraw Kurdish forces from northern Syria, how you could own a piece of California’s transport history, and new research reveals the health hazards of lousy lighting.

Chile is rocked by its worst civil unrest in three decades. Plus: The latest from Westminster after another big day for Brexit, Washington considers new laws on oversized, overpriced housing and Israel mulls its post-Netanyahu future.

Our Toronto bureau reports on Canada’s election. Plus: Japan marks the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito, department store Nordstrom unveils a new flagship in New York and we discuss how political chaos affects the art of protesting.

A recap of all the developments in Westminster. Plus: Indonesia’s president officially begins a second term and tense times for Justin Trudeau as Canadians head to the polls.

Washington tells China’s diplomats to ask permission before they meet US officials. Plus: Jean-Claude Juncker says the EU won’t grant another Brexit extension after a deal is reached between London and Brussels, why German sniffer dogs are learning new skills and how bookshops can thrive in the future.

It was only in 2017 that Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, was recaptured. Now, as fighting in Syria intensifies, the world is grappling with the possibility of a re-energised Isis. We hear from journalist James Verini, who witnessed the city’s recapture first hand. Plus: Frankfurt Book Fair and Andrew Mueller profiles Tunisia’s new president.