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Briefing: Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous"

Strategic angle: The federal housing agency's plan to shift funding towards conditional programs faces backlash from advocates.

editorial-staff Apr 2

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Briefing: 'It is far from certain that China will emerge economically victorious from the current chaos'

Strategic angle: The global economic destabilization triggered by the war in the Middle East is now affecting the world's factory, which is struggling to offload its overproduction, writes columnist Harold Thibault.

editorial-staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Federal prosecutors indict close associate of Eric Adams

Strategic angle: A close associate of New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by federal prosecutors.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Live: Artemis 2 set for historic crewed return around Moon

Strategic angle: Four astronauts are set to blast off aboard NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, marking the first crewed journey around the Moon in more than 50 years.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: First Mangione trial over US health CEO murder delayed to September

Strategic angle: Luigi Mangione's state trial has been postponed from June to September, facing serious charges.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

Strategic angle: The plan would fund DHS, except for immigration enforcement, through September.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: 'There's a certain romanticism to sending humans into space'

Strategic angle: Dr. David Brown discusses the potential of the Artemis II mission to usher in a new era of human spaceflight.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: The FDA approves a new obesity pill, giving patients another option

Strategic angle: The daily pill called Foundayo got a fast track through the Food and Drug Administration.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: A Turkish border town known for its cats - in times of peace

Strategic angle: The border town of Van in Turkey is known for being a hub for Iranian travelers, its lavish breakfasts, and its cats.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Debunking claims Israeli Jews are 'stealing land' in Morocco

Strategic angle: A viral video claims Israeli Jews are reclaiming land in Morocco, but the evidence is misleading.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: 'It's a nightmare for Keir Starmer' as UK PM sees 'special relationship' with US unravel

Strategic angle: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for closer ties with Europe amid global instability and criticism from Trump.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: "Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa

Strategic angle: In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable regions.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Macron touts Europe's 'predictability' during Japan visit in apparent swipe at Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes Europe's stability amid global uncertainties during his Tokyo visit.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance

The rapper "started feeling very ill" mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI

Woods announced he is stepping away to seek treatment following his arrest for DUI, missing the Masters for the second consecutive year.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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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