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Briefing: Could the EU's new migration reform lead to ICE-style practices in Europe?

Strategic angle: A proposed law designed to streamline migrant returns from the EU has sparked concern that it will empower European authorities to adopt measures akin to those used by the controversial US immigration agency ICE.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: WAFCON 2026: A 'combination of factors' behind postponement

Strategic angle: CAF postpones top women's tournament to ensure optimal conditions.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Briefing: Europe's civil shelters are crumbling. Brussels can't do much about it

Strategic angle: Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected, raising concerns over civil protection amid recent inspections revealing many shelters are unusable.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations

René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Israel says army working to intercept incoming Iranian missiles as it targets Hezbollah in Beirut

Strategic angle: Iran has begun firing barrages of drones and missiles early on Thursday as the war with the US and Israel nears the two-week mark.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Iranian attack sparks huge fire at Bahrain facility

Strategic angle: Bahrain's interior ministry reports significant military interceptions amid Iranian aggression.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Precision Strike Missile: Washington's latest weapons system striking Iran

Strategic angle: The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM for short, is a medium to long-range weapon meant to replace the ageing Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Exclusive: How the meat industry is quietly keeping its emissions off the climate agenda

Strategic angle: Euronews Green exclusive: Big Agriculture’s ‘hidden’ climate strategy has been exposed in a new report.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Data centres are the new target in modern warfare during Iran war, experts say

Strategic angle: Experts highlight the strategic importance of data centres in contemporary conflicts.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Tequila, whiskey, wine: How thinking about your favourite drinks shapes your mindset

Strategic angle: A new study finds that thinking about different types of alcohol can influence mood and mindset, even without drinking.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Hungarian PM Orban campaigns on fears of war and hatred of Ukraine

Facing challenges in the polls, Prime Minister Viktor Orban positions his rival as a pro-Kyiv agent.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Top news of the day | March 9, 2026 - Morning

Follow the latest developments from Europe and around the world for March 9, 2026.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Do Europeans see their fellow citizens as morally good or bad?

Strategic angle: A recent survey reveals that most Europeans view their fellow citizens positively, with only one country reporting a majority belief in moral badness.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Meat prices are surging across Europe — and these countries are feeling it most

Strategic angle: Livestock shortages, animal disease and strong demand have pushed up meat prices across Europe, with some countries seeing increases of more than 20%.

editorial-staff Mar 12