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Briefing: Israel launches new strikes on Beirut after destroying bridge in eastern Lebanon

Strategic angle: Explosions rocked Beirut early Saturday as Israel targeted Hezbollah infrastructure following the destruction of a bridge in eastern Lebanon.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez

Ties between the United States and Venezuela have warmed since Nicolas Maduro's ouster.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: US Company Secures Major Mining Deal in Democratic Republic of Congo

Strategic angle: The $700 million acquisition of Chemaf highlights a strategic move in US mining diplomacy amid rising competition with China.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: NASA's Artemis II crew are quite the photographers. See what they've snapped so far

Strategic angle: Many of the photos that have come out of the moon mission so far were taken by crew members.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Trump admin’s challenge of Watergate-era records law alarms historians

Strategic angle: The Trump administration's legal challenge to a key records law raises concerns among historians about transparency and accountability.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Pedro Sanchez: strong on the world stage, but vulnerable at home

Strategic angle: The Spanish prime minister commands international stature, notably due to his opposition to the war in Iran. But this recognition abroad hides the fragility of his political base in Madrid.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Trump plans spending $377M on executive residence renovations – and wants $174M more

Strategic angle: The former president seeks additional funding for extensive renovations to the executive residence.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Donald Trump unwittingly, but significantly, advances the energy transition

Strategic angle: In the wake of the global oil and gas shock triggered by the American strike on Iran, the president of the United States has turned into something of a climate doctor, accelerating the shift of major economies toward decarbonized energy.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: April - Politico

Strategic angle: April Politico

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Uganda in shock after 4 children killed in kindergarden

Strategic angle: A brutal attack in Kampala leaves the nation mourning the loss of young lives.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Exclusive: US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

Strategic angle: US intelligence reports indicate that Iran's control over the Hormuz Strait is expected to persist, raising concerns over global oil supply.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: How elite US teams tackle combat rescue missions

Strategic angle: Air force pararescue units who specialise in CSAR missions are among the most highly trained in the US military.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: NATO’s Rutte to meet with Trump at White House amid attacks on alliance

Strategic angle: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to discuss NATO's future with former President Donald Trump.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Gattuso apologises after Italy miss out on another World Cup

Italy's coach Gennaro Gattuso expresses regret following the team's failure to qualify for the World Cup.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Ten years after the Panama Papers, major advances in the fight against tax evasion

Strategic angle: A decade on from the landmark investigation, significant progress has been made in enhancing financial transparency.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Second US Air Force plane crashed in Persian Gulf region, New York Times reports

Strategic angle: A second US Air Force plane has reportedly crashed in the Persian Gulf region, according to a report by the New York Times.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

Strategic angle: The Artemis II mission crew captures a stunning view of our planet from space.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Judge bats down DOJ bid to revive subpoenas to Fed

Strategic angle: A federal judge has denied the Department of Justice's attempt to reinstate subpoenas aimed at the Federal Reserve.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region reels after missile and drone strike

Strategic angle: Russian missile and drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region, killing one and injuring 10, as dozens of homes and public buildings were destroyed.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Iran's radicalized regime fuels threat of nuclear bomb

Strategic angle: Donald Trump seems to be considering ending the war with Tehran without addressing the nuclear issue, which has only intensified Iran's nuclear ambitions.

editorial-staff Apr 3