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Briefing: Switzerland eyes dropping purchase of US Patriot air defence system over delivery delays

Strategic angle: Switzerland, which is not in NATO, had ordered five Patriot systems in 2022, with delivery scheduled to begin this year and to be completed in 2028.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Trump to give primetime address on war as questions swirl over his next move

Strategic angle: The US president finds himself under growing pressure at home to avoid a protracted conflict.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: A propaganda war on the National Mall pits Trump against satirical statues and posters

Strategic angle: The Trump administration and its critics are waging a war of images on the National Mall like none before.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Teams halt efforts for whale stranded off German coast as chances of rescue 'very low'

Strategic angle: A large-scale rescue operation involving firefighters, scientists, and maritime police has been called off due to low chances of success.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

Strategic angle: Tuesday's ruling reinstates the immigration status of those who came via CBP One and whose status was terminated.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Paris catacombs to reopen in 2026 after major safety renovation

Strategic angle: The Paris Catacombs will reopen in spring 2026 after major structural and visual upgrades aimed at protecting visitors and centuries-old human remains.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Hungarian opposition Tisza party cements lead ahead of April elections, polls show

Strategic angle: Set of polls indicate that Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party is ahead of Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz by 19–23 points among likely voters.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Judge deals Trump setback in civil suits over Capitol riot

A recent ruling poses challenges for Trump's legal battles related to the Capitol riot.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say

Strategic angle: Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Spain: Anti-Muslim chants mar Egypt soccer friendly

Spain's national team coach and football association condemn fans for 'Islamophobic' chants during a match against Egypt, prompting an investigation.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: South African Army Deployed to Combat Gang Violence

Strategic angle: The army has been sent to five provinces in South Africa as part of a year-long operation to address rising gang activity.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Apple marks 50 years as new museum opens in Netherlands showcasing tech giant's history

Strategic angle: Highlights of the museum include the Apple I, Apple’s very first computer, sold originally as a bare motherboard and now a rare collector’s gem valued at over $1 million.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Iran war pushes Germany's deficit to 4.2% as growth outlook is halved

Strategic angle: Germany's top economic institutes warn that the Iran war is revealing structural weaknesses, risking long-term underperformance without reform.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: The oil industry is betting big on plastics. Here's what that means for the future

Strategic angle: Journalist Beth Gardiner explores the fossil fuel industry's growing reliance on plastic products in her book.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Israel legalises death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

Israel's parliament has passed a controversial law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terror-related murders.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: 'One leg in uniform, one in a suit': How one young German is helping reshape Europe's security

Strategic angle: Léocadie Reimers represents a generation rethinking security, combining her experiences from military service with her work in private sector defence.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Germany's first Omani LNG shipments arrive despite Middle East disruptions

Strategic angle: Germany's first Omani LNG deliveries are arriving on schedule, but analysis reveals deeper exposure to the Middle East crisis.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Germany news: Merz and Syrian president talk refugee returns

Chancellor Friedrich Merz discusses the expected return of Syrians from Germany during a visit from Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years

Strategic angle: This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: War in the Middle East: Israeli strikes kill 7 in Lebanon

Strategic angle: Israeli strikes in south Beirut and a nearby area killed seven people and wounded dozens, according to Lebanon's health ministry.

Editorial Staff Apr 1