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Cape Town mums patrol streets amid surge in violence

Strategic angle: In response to rising violence, Cape Town mothers take to the streets as the government deploys soldiers to combat crime.

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Cooper irked as penalty box injury sparks probe

Strategic angle: The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box door in Monday night's 4-2 loss to the B

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Tesla's 'ASS' Is Safe As Feds End Probe Into Remote Control Feature

Strategic angle: The NHTSA opened a probe into nearly 2.6 million Tesla EVs in early 2025, after reports of about 100 crashes.

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Tiger on golfers' minds at Masters after DUI arrest

Strategic angle: Golfers at the Masters express support for Tiger Woods, who has reportedly entered treatment following his DUI arrest.

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A $2,000 Side Mirror, A $180 Kevlar Bag, And A Crime Wave That Connects Them

Strategic angle: With exotics parked on the street, some owners in the Netherlands are taking matters into their own hands to protect their door mirrors

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Briefing: Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York

Strategic angle: Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.

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Briefing: Kenya: Energy executives step down amid fuel manipulation probe

Strategic angle: Five senior figures arrested for allegedly exploiting fuel crisis with inflated prices.

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Briefing: 'I’m Still Getting Charged For Things': Woman Rents Car From Hertz. Then They Ghost Her

Strategic angle: A woman's frustrating experience with Hertz highlights issues in customer service and billing.

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Briefing: US judge upholds block of subpoenas in criminal investigation of Jay Powell

Strategic angle: James Boasberg declines US attorney Jeanine Pirro’s request to revisit earlier decision in probe into Federal Reserve chair.

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Briefing: French prosecutors open hate speech probe into polarising news channel CNews

Strategic angle: Investigation launched into alleged racist comments made on CNews targeting Saint-Denis mayor.

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Briefing: Paris police ban annual French Muslim event over ‘major terrorist risk’ from far-right groups

Strategic angle: The Annual Gathering of the Muslims of France has been canceled due to concerns over potential far-right violence.

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Briefing: Even Illinois State Police Can't Afford New Cars

Strategic angle: Seventy-four percent of Americans say new cars are unaffordable, but it's not just individuals who are also feeling the squeeze.

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Briefing: Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say

Strategic angle: The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

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Briefing: French MEP Rima Hassan in French police custody over alleged apology for terrorism

Strategic angle: Hassan, a prominent pro-Palestine activist, faces legal issues for her controversial statements.

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Briefing: Tiger surprised over DUI arrest, bodycam shows

Strategic angle: Tiger Woods expressed astonishment as he was handcuffed after crashing his vehicle last week in Florida, according to body camera footage released Thursday.

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Briefing: War crimes complaint filed in France over deadly Israeli Beirut airstrike

Strategic angle: The filing argues that the bombing of a civilian building, which killed seven, could constitute a war crime under French criminal law and international humanitarian law.

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Briefing: First Chadian police arrive in Haiti to join UN-backed Gang Suppression Force

Strategic angle: An advance contingent of police from Chad has arrived in Haiti to assist in combating gang violence.

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Briefing: Three minors among four charged over foiled attack at Bank of America Paris branch

Strategic angle: French authorities have charged four individuals, including three minors, in connection with a thwarted attack involving a homemade explosive device.

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Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI

Woods announced he is stepping away to seek treatment following his arrest for DUI, missing the Masters for the second consecutive year.

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Briefing: 'Gravest crime against humanity: Brazil still suffers from effects of slavery'

Strategic angle: Carys Garland discusses the lasting impacts of slavery in Brazil with correspondent Jan Onoszko.