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Russia resumes use of space launch site damaged in accident

Part of the launch site in Kazakhstan collapsed during the lift-off of Soyuz MS-28 in November last year, temporarily preventing Russia from being able to send cosmonauts into space.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Kenyan police investigate alleged disappearance of ex-foreign minister

Strategic angle: The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Earth heat hits record in 2025 as UN warns warming will last thousands of years

The UN reports unprecedented heat levels, signaling long-term climate impacts.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Clashes erupt in Albania’s capital during opposition protest

Strategic angle: Protesters launched fireworks and petrol bombs toward government buildings, prompting police to respond with tear gas and water cannons.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Iran has always been “lethal spoiler”, EU counter-terror chief tells Europe Today

Strategic angle: Interview of Bartjan Wegter, EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator in Euronews' flagship show Europe Today

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Germany news: Pistorius brushes off SPD leadership talk

Strategic angle: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has ruled out a change of leadership at the top of his center-left Social Democrats after an electoral slump.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Hungary accused of briefing Moscow on sensitive EU talks

Strategic angle: Concerns arise over Hungary's alleged communication with Russia amid critical EU discussions.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Iran war: World economy facing 'major threat,' IEA head says

International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol warns that the Hormuz crisis could surpass the oil crises of the 1970s.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Satanic slashers and sexy Swedish pop: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Strategic angle: A housekeeper battles a satanic cult in 'They Will Kill You', Swedish pop powerhouse Robyn sings about dating apps and IVF, and Liza Minelli spills all about affairs and addiction. Here's what to look out for this week.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: India: Supreme Court to hear petitions against privacy law

Strategic angle: Transparency activists warn that the new privacy law may restrict access to information.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Slovenia election: a battle for the soul of the country?

Sunday's parliamentary election in Slovenia is shaping up to be a tight race between the governing center-left GS and the right-wing SDS.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Flying from the UK is about to get more expensive – particularly if you’re travelling long-haul

Strategic angle: Air Passenger Duty changes will come into play on 1 April, with bigger increases for longer flights and private jets.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Pro-Kremlin blogger turns on Putin, sent to psychiatric care

Strategic angle: After seemingly switching sides, a pro-government blogger in Russia who criticized President Vladimir Putin has been admitted to psychiatric care in St. Petersburg.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Adrift Russian tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster

A Russian oil and gas tanker adrift in the Mediterranean poses a significant environmental threat if it leaks, experts warn.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: ‘Les P'tits Kipik’: Inside a Paris suburb's unlikely hedgehog sanctuary

Strategic angle: This woman has transformed her home into a sanctuary for urban hedgehogs threatened by habitat fragmentation, cars and pesticides.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: What python blood can teach us about weight loss, muscle health and gut bacteria

Strategic angle: Lessons in weight loss: The metabolism of pythons could inspire therapies.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Old masters, new methods: The tech transforming art restoration

Strategic angle: A new wave of technology is saving masterpieces, from AI-generated masks to eco-friendly cleaning gels.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Cycling in Sweden: New 170km route from Gothenburg will open in May

Strategic angle: The Ljungleden trail from Gothenburg to Falköping is designed for both experienced cyclists and more casual riders.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Meet the co-founder of Airbnb: How a weekend scheme to pay the rent turned into an industry giant

Strategic angle: Airbnb was first dreamed up in 2008, with people initially asking 'how could you trust a stranger ever in your own home?' In 2025, $92 billion was transacted on the platform. So how did they do it?

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?

Strategic angle: German automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover?

editorial-staff Mar 23