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Briefing: Sex is an art form hidden in the shadows

Strategic angle: Moral panic over the pleasures of the flesh prevents us from recognizing the artistic dimension of sexuality, argues Le Monde columnist Maïa Mazaurette.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Ukraine's Zelensky meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus, pushes military deals

Strategic angle: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aiming to strengthen security ties amid the ongoing war with Russia.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Key facts to understand cadmium, an emerging public health issue

Strategic angle: Cadmium, a heavy metal toxic to human health, is found in many everyday foods. Children and women are most affected by this carcinogenic contaminant, which is the subject of growing concern.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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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