Politics Briefing: US war on Iran: 'An American war in desperate search of a strategy' Strategic angle: FRANCE 24's François Picard discusses the complexities of the US-Iran conflict with Dr. Rouzbeh Parsi. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Politics Briefing: Chile marks sharp turn to the right as new hardline president vows sweeping reforms Strategic angle: Right wing hardliner Jose Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president Wednesday, marking the nation’s most stark shift to the right since the brutal dictatorship of general Augusto Pinochet. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Politics Briefing: Germany news: Lufthansa pilots stage another strike Strategic angle: A two-day strike by Lufthansa pilots is expected to lead to many cancellations. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: European markets set to open lower as oil prices jump despite reserve release Strategic angle: European stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday as investors monitor the Iran war and global oil prices. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Sports Briefing: Draper fights to 'mind-blowing' win over Djokovic Strategic angle: Jack Draper produces a superb fightback to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the Indian Wells fourth round. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Politics Briefing: EU needs a bit of a revolution: There is no European strategy or foreign policy Strategic angle: Sophie in 't Veld discusses the EU's structural crisis in global policy-making. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Oil prices resume rally as traders shrug off prospect of historic reserve release Traders remain optimistic despite potential reserve releases. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Politics Briefing: Middle East flights: Gulf Air repositions aircraft from Bahrain airport Strategic angle: Bahrain’s national carrier is operating limited services from Dammam in Saudi Arabia while Qatar Airways has confirmed repatriation flights connecting 36 destinations with Doha. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Sports Briefing: Injury ends Kartal's Indian Wells run in round four Strategic angle: Britain's Sonay Kartal says it was "one match too many" as a back injury forced her retirement from a fourth-round Indian Wells match against world number three Elena Rybakina. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Politics Briefing: Trump and Epstein Statue in Titanic Pose Installed in Washington Strategic angle: A provocative protest statue featuring Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has been unveiled on the National Mall, sparking discussions among onlookers. Editorial Staff Mar 12