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Going underground (again): Paris catacombs reopen to visitors after major safety renovations

Strategic angle: After five months of work, the famous Parisian ossuary will be offering its many visitors a new, more immersive experience from Wednesday 8 April.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Latest news bulletin | April 3rd, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 3rd, 2026.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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GDP per capita in purchasing power: Which were Europe's richest and poorest countries in 2025?

Strategic angle: Gross domestic product per capita in purchasing power standards varies significantly across Europe in 2025. One in three people in the EU lives in a country where GDP per capita in PPS is above the EU average.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Germany has become a leader in plug-in solar. What’s taking other European countries so long?

Strategic angle: The war on Iran has triggered a growing interest in plug-in solar panels, which have long been all the rage in Germany.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Hidden shipwrecks and secret spice routes: These are the best treasure hunting destinations

Strategic angle: From finding gold coins to discovering underwater shipwrecks, these are the best treasure hunting destinations for adventure seekers.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd NCAA basketball title, beating UConn

Strategic angle: High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Argentina's 'murgas' nurture joy and solidarity

Strategic angle: These groups, made up of amateur percussionists, singers and dancers, spend the entire year preparing for carnival season in February. But beyond their festive side, they play a crucial social role.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Trump threatens to annihilate Iranian civilian infrastructure, risking major escalation in Middle East conflict

Strategic angle: The US president has urged Tehran to accept a ceasefire agreement by Tuesday night that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, among other things. If Iran refuses, he has vowed that bridges and power plants will be heavily b

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday’s is final

Strategic angle: The President indicates that the upcoming deadline for Iran may be the last after multiple extensions.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Airstrikes on Iran kill more than 25 as new ceasefire proposal is shared

Escalating violence in the region prompts renewed diplomatic efforts.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Ahead of legislative elections, Israel's law and democracy are on the brink of collapse

Strategic angle: The introduction of the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of 'a terrorist act,' but not for Israeli Jews guilty of abuses and the murder of civilians in the occupied West Bank, is emblematic of the ongoing transfo

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Middle East war live: Trump ‘not at all’ concerned about possible war crimes as Iran deadline looms

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump said Monday that he was “not at all” concerned about the risk of committing war crimes in Iran if he targets Iranian bridges and power plants, given that key infrastructure is usually off-limits

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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How Russia uses Georgia as a tool to evade sanctions

Strategic angle: A Georgian businessman is helping Moscow illegally sell raw materials seized from Ukraine. The Russian occupation authorities are celebrating having opened a breach in international sanctions, while Tbilisi remains silen

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Israeli strike kills 10 at Gaza school shelter, WHO halts evacuations after aid worker death

Strategic angle: An Israeli air strike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others near a school sheltering displaced Palestinians on Monday, health officials said, as violence strains a fragile US-backed Gaza ceasefire. The Wor

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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With 'Normes Corps' at the Palais de Tokyo, vulnerable bodies unite their strength

Strategic angle: For its new season, the Paris contemporary art center is presenting six solo exhibitions by artists exploring fragility, disability and difference.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Loomer, Fox and 'a RINO': Inside Trump's earthquake endorsement in California - Politico

Strategic angle: Loomer, Fox and 'a RINO': Inside Trump's earthquake endorsement in California Politico

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Dollar kept aloft as another Trump deadline looms

Strategic angle: The dollar remains stable as the market anticipates another deadline related to Trump.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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The French Tennis Federation's goal to renovate obsolete clay courts

Strategic angle: The organization hopes to double the proportion of courts with the surface material across the country by 2032. Nearly 13,000 porous concrete courts could be renovated and covered with artificial clay, which requires lit

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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🔴 NASA regains communications with astronauts after expected blackout

Strategic angle: 🔴 NASA regains communications with astronauts after expected blackout

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump on Iran: ‘Entire country could be taken out’ - Politico

Trump on Iran: ‘Entire country could be taken out’ Politico

Editorial Staff Apr 6