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Briefing: Polish opposition's PM candidate looks to attract far right

Strategic angle: In a bid to reverse voter losses to the far right, Przemyslaw Czarnek has been chosen as the lead candidate for the 2027 parliamentary election.

editorial-staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Over puppy yoga? Try it with snakes.

Strategic angle: You've heard of yoga with kittens, and goats, and maybe even reindeer… but what about a bunch of pythons and one baby Columbian Common Boa named Mango?

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Ukraine sends drone experts to Gulf, viewing an ‘opportunity’

Strategic angle: Ukraine has dispatched teams of drone experts to Gulf nations to assist in countering Iranian drone threats.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: José Antonio Kast, the Pinochet fan about to swerve Chile to the far right

Strategic angle: The new president won office by promising to clean up crime, but his background is red rag to a bull for many.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: British Airways Cancels Abu Dhabi Service Until Later This Year

Strategic angle: The airline has suspended its flights amid ongoing regional tensions.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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LA police arrest woman after shots fired at Rihanna's home

The woman is detained on suspicion of attempted murder after firing at Rihanna's Beverly Hills residence.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Germany news: WWII bomb forces major evacuation in Dresden

Strategic angle: City authorities in Dresden are evacuating thousands of residents after the discovery of a World War II era bomb.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuates

A cargo ship was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an evacuation of the crew.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: US military releases footage of strikes on Iranian naval vessels

Strategic angle: Video shows US forces targeting Iranian navy vessels amid rising tensions in the region.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: War on Iran risks emboldening hardliners, reinforcing value of covert nuclear programme

Strategic angle: Military strikes against Iran may strengthen hardline factions and validate their nuclear ambitions.

editorial-staff Mar 11

Politics

Middle East war: new Israeli strikes in Lebanon as Mojtaba Khamenei becomes Iran's new supreme leader

Overnight between Sunday and Monday, the IDF launched new heavy strikes in central Iran and against Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut.

editorial-staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: India news: Parliament to debate Lok Sabha Speaker's removal

Strategic angle: A fiery debate is expected in India's lower house over Speaker Om Birla's removal amid a gas supply crisis.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: How the EU protects citizens and the economy in times of war and crisis

Strategic angle: The fallout of the Israel-US-Iran war affects Europeans abroad and threatens the EU’s energy security and economy. What crisis measures is Brussels activating to respond?

editorial-staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Turkey caught in the middle as Iran war escalates

Strategic angle: Turkey has been watching with growing concern as the war between its neighbor Iran and the US and Israel escalates.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Learn to chill like a Finn: World’s happiest country is giving away Finnish Lakeland trips

Strategic angle: Visit Finland is inviting tourists to apply for a seven-day, all-expenses-paid trip this summer, where you’ll sauna bathe, go for dips in the lakes and head on forest walks in a bid to relax like a local.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: European hedgehogs are often hit by cars. Researchers say ultrasound could save them from extinction

Strategic angle: Road traffic accidents are thought to kill up to a third of hedgehogs in local populations.

editorial-staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Reading, puzzles and learning new skills may help delay Alzheimer’s disease, study suggests

Strategic angle: Keeping your brain active throughout life by learning new skills or reading could help delay Alzheimer’s disease.

editorial-staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Inside China’s 'robot school' where humanoid machines are learning everyday tasks

Strategic angle: Using VR headsets and controllers, Chinese researchers are teaching humanoids to carry out everyday tasks.

editorial-staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Prison sentences for pair who attacked gay men hailed as sign of hope for Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community

Strategic angle: The sentencing of two attackers in Kenya is seen as a positive step for LGBTQ+ rights amidst rising homophobic violence.

editorial-staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: How high could Europe's inflation go if the Iran war continues?

Strategic angle: Economists warn that ongoing conflict may lead to soaring inflation rates in the eurozone.

editorial-staff Mar 11