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Briefing: Wine drinkers show lower heart risk than other alcohol consumers, study finds

Strategic angle: A study of 340,000 adults suggests not all alcohol carries the same risk.

Briefing: Racism in Germany widespread, but more subtle than before

Strategic angle: New studies reveal the pervasive nature of racism and discrimination in Germany, coinciding with the International Day Against Racism.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54

Strategic angle: Brendon died of 'natural causes', his family said in a statement, remembering him as 'passionate' and 'sensitive'.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: India news: New Delhi sends medical aid to Afghanistan

Strategic angle: India has dispatched 2.5 tons of emergency medical supplies to Kabul following a recent airstrike.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Why 2027’s ‘eclipse of the century’ is worth travelling for

Strategic angle: The path of totality will pass through major cities including Málaga, Tangier, Jeddah and Luxor in August next year.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini's grim assessment: 'Without firm political and financial support, we face a slow death'

Strategic angle: The commissioner-general of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees voices deep concern for the survival of the underfunded organization amid Israeli attacks.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Iran war: Israel launches strikes on Tehran, Beirut

Strategic angle: The Israeli military has launched a new wave of strikes on Beirut and 'regime targets' in Tehran. The US has temporarily eased sanctions on some Iranian oil.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Thick Smoke Billows from South Korea Car Parts Plant in Deadly Fire

Strategic angle: At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in a massive blaze at a factory in Daejeon.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Trump says considering 'winding down' war as US eases Iranian oil sanctions

Strategic angle: The US president's post signals a potential end to hostilities amid rising oil prices and supply concerns.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France

Strategic angle: Emmanuel Grégoire faces a challenge from Rachida Dati in the upcoming elections.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Chuck Norris memes were undefeated for a generation of young fans

Strategic angle: Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: 'With Operation Epic Fury, the US turns pop culture into the language of Pentagon violence'

Strategic angle: An analysis of military communications and pop culture influences during the Trump administration.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Senegal Stripped of Africa Cup of Nations Title, Morocco Declared Champion

CAF appeal board rules Senegal forfeited final match, awarding title to Morocco.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as gas prices soar

Strategic angle: The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Google Translate exposes Russian spy unit

Strategic angle: Have we just seen the most embarrassing intelligence failure Russia has suffered in years?

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Swalwell drops lawsuit against Trump housing official over mortgage fraud allegations

Strategic angle: The lawsuit was related to allegations of mortgage fraud involving a Trump administration official.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid

Strategic angle: Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows

Strategic angle: Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Confrontation between billionaire CEO and Lutnick hints at trouble with huge data center project

Strategic angle: A clash between top executives raises concerns over the future of a significant data center initiative.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

US prosecutors investigate Colombia’s Petro over suspected ties to drug traffickers

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under scrutiny by US federal prosecutors for alleged connections to drug trafficking.

editorial-staff Mar 20