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Briefing: Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump hints at a new deadline for Iran in a mysterious social media post.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: CIA ‘deception campaign’ bought time for rescue of downed airman

Strategic angle: A strategic operation by the CIA provided crucial time for the safe recovery of a downed airman.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom

Strategic angle: The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

Strategic angle: The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: How the GOP’s fraud crackdown could impact the midterms

Strategic angle: An analysis of the potential effects of the GOP's fraud crackdown on upcoming elections.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran

Strategic angle: AP News reports on a bold rescue operation by the US in Iran.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

Strategic angle: The incident comes a week before the polls, and follows warnings of potential operations staged to influence voters.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Artemis II astronauts get closer to the moon

Strategic angle: The crew's journey to the Moon unfolds live, showcasing breathtaking views and challenges.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Two dead, dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean

At least 70 people were reported missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean, with two confirmed dead and 32 rescued.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

Strategic angle: The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it's time to set a new distance record.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Why is Donald Trump so mean?

Strategic angle: By shamelessly flouting democratic norms and flaunting his amorality, brutality and bad faith, the American president restores pride to his humiliated electoral base.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Florida communities with highest climate change risk face new Tallahassee hurdles

Strategic angle: New legislative challenges threaten efforts to address climate change in vulnerable Florida areas.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

Pope Leo calls for awareness and action against ongoing conflicts during Easter vigil.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: 'Can Le Pen and Bardella accept betraying a portion of their own voters to get elected?'

Strategic angle: The leaders of the far-right Rassemblement National have been contradicting each other openly and frequently.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: War in the Middle East: Israeli strike on South Beirut kills at least 4 people

Strategic angle: Olivia Bizot is live from Beirut.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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US Fighter Jet Downed: Insights from Spencer Boyer

Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense discusses Iran's claim of shooting down a US fighter jet.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: US war on Iran: Trump pressures allies in war effort but offers 'no role in strategy'

Strategic angle: Kethevane Gorjestani discusses the implications of Trump's approach to the Middle East crisis with Ian Lesser from the German Marshall Fund.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

Strategic angle: The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Trump's 'puppet regime': Home to world’s largest oil reserves, is Venezuela key to US economy?

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of Venezuela's oil reserves on US economic interests amidst political turmoil.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: 'The power struggle between Saudi Arabia and the UAE is only on hold'

Strategic angle: The current crisis has forced Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to set aside their disputes, which nevertheless persist, notably in Yemen.

Editorial Staff Apr 5