Briefing: Central banks face policy trap as Iran war drives inflation shock just as growth momentum fades
Strategic angle: Central banks are caught in a dilemma as rising inflation from the Iran conflict coincides with slowing economic growth.
Briefing: I'm concerned about my blood pressure. Can I check it at home?
Strategic angle: If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing your blood pressure at home.
Briefing: Why is Trump looking to China to help open the Strait of Hormuz?
Strategic angle: US president Donald Trump seeks China's assistance for safe maritime transit in a crucial oil passage.
Briefing: 'Like buying a ticket to the Titanic': EU leaders reject Trump's Hormuz demands
Strategic angle: EU leaders have almost universally rejected US president Donald Trump’s demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Briefing: Congo OKs US Firm’s Deal for Cobalt Miner in Minerals Pact Boost
Strategic angle: Congo approves a significant deal with a US firm to enhance its cobalt mining operations.
Briefing: Following Pimblett's footsteps - but Riley is 'different animal'
Strategic angle: In only his second UFC fight, undefeated Briton Luke Riley will take on Michael Aswell Jr in the co-headline bout at O2 Arena on Saturday.
Briefing: World Cup 2026: US-Iran war an ethical tipping point
Strategic angle: The US is the main host of the 2026 World Cup, but its ongoing war with Iran complicates the ethical landscape of the tournament.
Briefing: EVs That Charge Faster Than A Tesla
Strategic angle: With its Supercharger network and nose for publicity, when someone says 'fast-charging,' Tesla is often what springs to mind. But lots of EVs charge faster.
Briefing: 'This is not our war': Europe refuses to be dragged into Trump's war with Iran
Strategic angle: The American president has demanded that his allies help unblock the Strait of Hormuz for Gulf oil tankers. France aims to lead an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation, but only once hostilities have ended.
Briefing: Dubai flights delayed or cancelled after latest drone and missile attacks
Strategic angle: Regional travel hubs Doha and Abu Dhabi also severely constrained by fallout from conflict
Briefing: For decades, they’ve set the record straight in biology. Next up: science’s reproducibility crisis
Strategic angle: A group of researchers are launching an effort to validate big scientific claims, with help from artificial intelligence.
Briefing: NIH Grant Awards Lag Behind Historical Averages
Strategic angle: New analysis reveals that NIH is significantly behind on grant spending as the 2026 fiscal year progresses.
Briefing: Mercedes May Deepen Ties With China On Future EVs
Strategic angle: A report from China claims the next-generation EV platform from Mercedes could use Geely's electronic and electrical architecture.
Briefing: Venezuela rallies past Italy to make first WBC final
Strategic angle: Venezuela rallied from an early deficit to knock off Italy and set up a date with the U.S. in the country's first World Baseball Classic.
Briefing: Ghassan Salamé urges Israel and international community to let Lebanon 'do Its job more efficiently'
Strategic angle: Amid Israel's military escalation and Hezbollah's activities, Lebanon faces a humanitarian and political crisis.
Briefing: BNP bets European private credit boom can defy US downturn
Strategic angle: Asset management chief points to continent’s financing needs and more stringent regulation to protect from mis-selling
Briefing: Naval escorts will not guarantee safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, says IMO chief
Strategic angle: Arsenio Dominguez does not believe military protection for ships is a sustainable solution.
Briefing: Who is winning the Middle East war?
Strategic angle: Iran has taken a beating but it retains the advantages of geography, time and a superior tolerance for pain.
Briefing: How MBS’s bet on Iran backfired
Strategic angle: Saudi Arabian détente with its regional rival has unravelled as US-Israeli war triggers furious Iranian retaliation
Briefing: Tehran prepares for a Persian new year under air assault
Strategic angle: Nowruz is Iran’s biggest annual celebration but many in the capital are hunkering down amid US and Israeli strikes.