Politics

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Briefing: GLP-1s have transformed weight loss and diabetes. Is addiction next?

Strategic angle: A large study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Who's making money off Trump's war in Iran?

Strategic angle: A look into the financial interests behind the ongoing conflict and its implications.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99

Strategic angle: He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Yann Le Cun raises €900 million for his France-based AI start-up

Strategic angle: Valued at €3 billion, AMI aims to create a 'new branch' of AI focused on the real world.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Reindeer racing draws crowds in Finland’s frozen north near the Russian border

Strategic angle: Traditional reindeer racing delights fans despite freezing temperatures.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Volkswagen slashes 50,000 jobs after profits collapse by nearly half

Strategic angle: Volkswagen Group profits slumped by almost half in 2025 due to trade conflicts and strategic changes.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Trump gives mixed messages about when the war with Iran will end

Strategic angle: In a phone call with CBS News, Trump claimed the war is 'very complete,' yet he emphasized the need for 'ultimate victory' at a Republican event.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Parents’ stress may play a key role in child obesity, study finds

Strategic angle: Managing parents’ stress significantly reduces the risks of obesity in young children, according to a new study.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Disruption hits power link between Finland and Sweden

Strategic angle: The electricity connection between Finland and Sweden is expected to be offline for hours due to an ongoing investigation into the power failure.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Iran war: How long before Gulf nations stop pumping oil?

Strategic angle: The oil price spiked near $120 after strikes on Iran's energy sites and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: French AI startup AMI raises $1B to develop 'universal intelligent systems'

Strategic angle: AMI aims to create AI that understands the physical world like humans and animals.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Oil prices: Drivers rush to fill tanks in China before fuel price hike

Strategic angle: Drivers queued at petrol stations in Nanjing ahead of a nationwide fuel price increase set to take effect at midnight as global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Is the EU ready to handle the fallout of a U.S.–Iran war?

Strategic angle: The United States and Iran are at war, and the European Union is increasingly affected by this rapidly escalating regional conflict.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: India news: 'No plans to increase fuel prices'

Strategic angle: Indian officials indicate that fuel prices may remain stable amidst falling global oil prices.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Nepal: Rapper-turned-politician poised to become next PM

Strategic angle: Balendra Shah's RSP party is set for a landslide election win after Gen Z-led protests toppled the previous government.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Qatar Airways Expands Repatriation Flights Amid Middle East Crisis

Strategic angle: In response to increasing demand, Qatar Airways announces additional repatriation services to and from Doha.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Tehran fires barrage of drones at neighbouring Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as Iran war enters Day 11

Strategic angle: Saudi Arabian and Kuwaiti authorities report intercepting barrages of drones early on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war in Iran enters Day 11.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90

Strategic angle: Asian markets react positively following a significant drop in oil prices, mirroring gains on Wall Street.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: ‘Rarely seen moments’: Winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards revealed

Strategic angle: Fluorescent lobsters and leaping toads have starring roles in this year’s winning photos.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: ‘AI brain fry’: Why your brain feels fatigued after using AI chatbots at work

Strategic angle: Mental exhaustion from AI use could become more common as employees build and oversee more AI agents.

editorial-staff Mar 10