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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

Politics

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: EU capitals 'should drive response' to the Iran energy shock, Polish official tells Euronews

Strategic angle: Poland’s Secretary of State at the Energy Ministry emphasizes the need for flexibility amidst calls for a coordinated response from the European Commission.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: 'The World Cup curse' - Italy sheds tears after missing out again

Strategic angle: Italy faces heartbreak as it fails to qualify for the World Cup once more.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Apple turns 50. How the tech giant started, almost failed, and is ‘shaping the future’ in long game

Strategic angle: Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 1. This is how the company's long game paid off.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Home loans hit a record high in Portugal: Experts say the time to act is 'now'

Strategic angle: Benchmark interbank rates have been rising, impacting mortgage repayments amid a record number of loans.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Russian military plane crash kills 29 in occupied Crimea

Strategic angle: Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China

Strategic angle: Li Xiong was arrested in Cambodia and deported at the request of Chinese authorities, linked to a major scam operation.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Three Reichsbürger backers face trial in Germany over coup and kidnapping plot

Strategic angle: Three alleged backers of Germany's Reichsbürger "United Patriots" group face trial in Munich over supporting coup plans and a plot to kidnap ex-health minister.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Saharan dust storm turns sky orange over southern Morocco

Strategic angle: A massive cloud of Saharan dust more than 1,300 miles in length raced across northwest Africa and is heading to the Canary Islands.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Migrant boat capsizes in Turkey leaving 18 dead while 21 were rescued

Strategic angle: Turkish authorities report that the vessel attempted to evade the Coast Guard before sinking, resulting in multiple casualties.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: "Communion": Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book?

Strategic angle: JD Vance's new book release fuels speculation about his presidential ambitions.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: France Faces Criticism from US and Israel Over Arms Exports Amid Iran War

Strategic angle: The Israeli government halts arms imports from France due to overflight rights dispute.

editorial-staff Apr 1

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Briefing: What’s it like to be an astronaut with former astronaut Daniel Tani

Strategic angle: Euronews Tech Talks explores the experiences of former NASA astronaut Daniel Tani on the launch day of Artemis II.

editorial-staff Apr 1

Politics

Briefing: Solar saved Europe €3bn in fossil fuel imports in March: Which country is leading the way?

Strategic angle: A new analysis found that Europe’s solar capabilities could save the continent €67.5 billion by the end of the year if gas prices remain high.

editorial-staff Apr 1