Politics

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Briefing: Dana Lixenberg's personal, political and pared-down portraits

Strategic angle: Her photographs of celebrated personalities, from Toni Morrison to Tupac Shakur, have become iconic images.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

France's FM to visit Lebanon in show of 'support and solidarity' amid Middle East war

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will visit Lebanon to express solidarity with the Lebanese people amid ongoing conflict.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Ready-to-wear autumn-winter 2026/27 collections: Is fashion still subversive?

Strategic angle: Exploring the subversive nature of fashion in the latest collections.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Curro Rodríguez: from bankruptcy to global water empire

Strategic angle: After facing financial ruin, Francisco “Curro” Rodríguez has built one of the world leaders in carton-packaged water: Ly Company.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Kazakhstan votes for a new Constitution, marking a turning point in its political future

Strategic angle: Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution following a nationwide referendum backed by a strong majority, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political evolution.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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'StravaLeaks': France's aircraft carrier located in real time by Le Monde through fitness app

Le Monde reveals a security flaw as a French sailor's Strava activity exposes the location of the Charles de Gaulle.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: These are the UK’s most popular tourist attractions, from the Natural History Museum to Stonehenge

Strategic angle: How many of these museums, galleries and monuments have you been to?

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted

Strategic angle: Harerimana Ismail of Uganda continues his vital work with HIV-positive children despite losing his salary due to aid cuts.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Indian film board blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza drama 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'

Strategic angle: The decision reflects a significant shift in Israel-India relations amidst ongoing censorship debates.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Germany: Police dismantle major cyberattack 'botnets'

Strategic angle: German authorities have shut down two of the world’s largest 'botnets' as part of a joint three-nation operation.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: The West Bank, up against the wall: Illegal Palestinian workers face exploitation and danger

Strategic angle: Our reporters in the Middle East went to meet Palestinians who are desperately trying to reach Israel to find work there.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Travelling to Spain for Easter? Prepare for flight disruption as airport staff call strikes

Strategic angle: The stoppages will coincide with a peak travel period, when millions of passengers pass through Spanish airports.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Outrage among EU leaders as Hungary's Orban U-turns on Ukraine loan

EU leaders express anger at Viktor Orban's refusal to lift veto on Ukraine funds, calling it disloyal and akin to blackmail.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Dancing robot performance goes awry, sending plates and chopsticks flying in hot pot restaurant

Strategic angle: A chaotic robot performance at a hot pot restaurant leaves diners in shock as dishware is sent flying.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds

Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Meta U-turns on Horizon Worlds VR shutdown after user backlash

Strategic angle: Meta has reversed its decision to pull the plug on Horizon Worlds in VR after backlash, keeping it alive as it shifts focus toward mobile growth and a wider user base.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: IEA Urges Swift Cuts in Oil Demand Amid Middle East Tensions

Strategic angle: The International Energy Agency calls for immediate action to reduce oil consumption through remote work and reduced air travel.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: 'Online diplomacy': How Trump narrates war in Iran on Truth Social

Strategic angle: Donald Trump is using Truth Social to defend his actions in Iran and criticize his opponents.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Tiktok leads social media platforms in mental health misinformation, study finds

Strategic angle: Social media, particularly TikTok, is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan

Strategic angle: European Union leaders accuse Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of obstructing vital aid for Ukraine, impacting EU unity.

editorial-staff Mar 20