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Briefing: What role does the US base in Germany's Ramstein play in Iran war?

Strategic angle: The US airbase in Ramstein is crucial for coordinating US intervention in the Iran war, despite Germany's stance of neutrality.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict

Strategic angle: President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Money

Briefing: LG Energy backs North American cobalt with Electra supply deal to 2029

Strategic angle: LG Energy secures a long-term supply agreement with Electra for cobalt, vital for battery production.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Life

Briefing: Oral Contraceptive Pills: Access and Availability

Strategic angle: An overview of oral contraception, insurance coverage, and strategies to enhance access for women.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Money

Briefing: Lego keeps beating the toy industry. Its secret weapon is not what you'd expect

Strategic angle: Lego on Tuesday reported a 12% jump in revenue for fiscal year 2025 and reported consumer sales that far outpace the broader toy industry.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Entertainment

Briefing: Argentinian horror 'The Dollmaker' collects top prize at Portugal's Fantasporto film festival

Strategic angle: 'The Dollmaker' (Encantador) is the title of the film by Argentinian director José María Cicala that took the top prize at Portugal’s oldest film festival.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Money

Briefing: Surging oil prices could wipe out benefits from Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

Strategic angle: Estimates from Wall Street project that if oil prices stay elevated for too long, consumers will lose as much as they gain from the new tax law.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 Jobs by 2030

Strategic angle: The German auto giant faces challenges as annual profits nearly halved last year.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Travel

Briefing: Renault's R-Space Lab Has A Built-In Alcohol Detector

Strategic angle: The concept previews Renault models coming from 2030.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Ig Nobel prizes moving to Europe because US 'unsafe' to visit

Strategic angle: The tongue-in-cheek Ig Nobel awards will be held in Europe for the first time this year due to safety concerns for international prize-winners visiting the US.

Editorial Staff Mar 10