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Briefing: The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?

Strategic angle: Thirty years ago, countercultural thinkers declared the internet an independent space. Today, it's controlled by a handful of corporations. Were we deceived?

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Briefing: A hundred years of hunny: Centenary celebrations for Winnie the Pooh

Strategic angle: Winnie the Pooh celebrates turning 100 this year with events hosted by Disney.

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Briefing: Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' to any takeover attempt

Strategic angle: Cuba's leader accuses the US of collective punishment amid takeover threats.

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Briefing: Marine heatwaves create ‘winners and losers’ - but rising fish numbers aren’t good news

Strategic angle: Researchers warn against falling for 'fool's gold' of rising fish numbers spurred by marine heatwaves.

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Briefing: Government to lift paywall from large parts of the Land Registry

Strategic angle: Finding out who owns land will become simpler under plans to make the best use of green spaces and hit net zero targets.

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Briefing: 'Enough is enough!' - Ferrari insist no more changes to F1 start rules

Strategic angle: Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur believes it has got to the point where 'enough is enough' in terms of changing Formula 1's race-start procedure.

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Briefing: Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?

Strategic angle: With the center-right increasingly teaming up with the far-right in the European Parliament, EU politics may be headed for a significant shift.

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Briefing: Minnesota fires women's hockey coach Frost

Strategic angle: Minnesota dismissed women's hockey coach Brad Frost on Tuesday after 19 seasons, a decade since the program's last national championship.

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Briefing: Iran still seen capable of escalating attacks on Gulf’s energy

Strategic angle: Analysts warn Tehran’s ability to prolong disruption to oil and gas flows ‘has a way to go’

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Briefing: Trump has broken it. Now he owns it

Strategic angle: Continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens the movement of gas and fertilisers as well as oil

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Briefing: The sum of all fears for Lebanon

Strategic angle: Many in the country, haunted by memories of the 1980s, are convinced Israel is preparing a broad land offensive.

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Briefing: UAE set to show leniency on tax rules for expats leaving to avoid Iran war

Strategic angle: Move would be particularly important for Dubai, which has attracted wealthy individuals with its zero income tax rate.

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Briefing: Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership

Strategic angle: Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

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Briefing: King of Illinois: Pritzker swings Senate race as he targets Trump

Strategic angle: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is making waves in the Senate race as he sets his sights on Trump.

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Briefing: Shahed drones are a symbol of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow

Strategic angle: Exported from Iran to Russia, these drones have been enhanced with advanced technologies.

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Briefing: Japanese PM set for high-stakes meeting with Trump over Iran

Strategic angle: Sanae Takaichi prepares for toughest test yet as US urges Tokyo to send warships to Gulf

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Briefing: Twisted Got Its Hands On A Two-Door Range Rover And Let The Price Run Away

Strategic angle: The Range Rover Classic returns with a 500 hp V8 and just enough modern polish to sharpen the original without spoiling it.

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Briefing: War in Iran: 'Spain's resolve stands in stark contrast to France's stance, which seems more accepting of US-Israeli strikes'

Strategic angle: Historian Laurence Badel analyzes the reasons behind the Spanish government's 'no to war' position and the impact of this decision on the European diplomatic landscape.

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Briefing: When Cheap Is Costly: These Depreciated Cars Are Perfect For A Bottomless Budget

Strategic angle: A champagne car for a light-beer price? It's so tempting ... until you consider the cost of keeping it running.

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Briefing: Congress Wants EV Owners To Pay New Fees As Gas Taxes Stay Frozen

Strategic angle: A new bill is in the works that could potentially cost EV owners hundreds of dollars every year.