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Trump on Iran: ‘Entire country could be taken out’ - Politico

Trump on Iran: ‘Entire country could be taken out’ Politico

WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after contract worker killed

Strategic angle: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization's chief, said on X that 'evacuations will remain suspended until further notice' as the 'relevant authorities' were investigating what had happened. So far, no de

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Howard Lutnick will testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein next month - Politico

Strategic angle: Howard Lutnick will testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein next month Politico

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Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says - Reuters

Strategic angle: Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says Reuters

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme

Strategic angle: The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct".

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Trump operating in a 'carnival framework' that allows rule-breaking in domestic and foreign policy

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump's mixed messaging and conflicting signals have characterised the war in Iran. For more on the US president's increasingly bombastic rhetoric, and what's likely to happen next, FRANCE 24's Sharon

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings

Strategic angle: The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Tehran and Trump trade threats amid renewed Iran war ceasefire proposal push

Iran warns of more devastating retaliation if the US hits civilian targets, as mediators push a 45-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Vance is on standby in Iran talks - Politico

Strategic angle: Vance is on standby in Iran talks Politico

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Israel attacks Iran's South Pars gas field again

Strategic angle: Israeli airstrikes hit two petrochemical plants in Iran's South Pars gas field complex. It's the second time Israel has targeted the key energy complex since the war started. The previous attack on March 18 triggered ret

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Dozens killed in Easter attacks in Nigeria

Strategic angle: Multiple attacks during Easter weekend have resulted in numerous fatalities across Nigeria.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history - AP News

Strategic angle: AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history AP News

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Gas prices are high. What can you do about it?

Strategic angle: With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. How can you get the most out of every fill-up?

editorial-staff Apr 6

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SoFi Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup, threaten strike - Reuters

Strategic angle: SoFi Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup, threaten strike Reuters

editorial-staff Apr 6

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White House posts then deletes Easter video of Trump insulting Macron

Strategic angle: The White House briefly published a controversial video featuring Trump making inflammatory remarks during a private Easter luncheon.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Congo joins US list of third-country deportation destinations

Strategic angle: The DRC said it would "temporarily" receive migrants from the US, becoming the latest African nation to agree to do so.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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NASA's Artemis II crew readies for Monday's lunar flyby. Here's what you need to know

At its closest point, the crew of Artemis II will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface late Monday.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire 'not good enough'

Strategic angle: Both Trump and Iran have rejected a proposed 45-day ceasefire, indicating ongoing negotiations for a better solution.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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'Vladimir Putin absolutely nervous' about Hungary's election, expert says

Strategic angle: Dr. Marc Roscoe Loustau discusses the implications of Hungary's election for Vladimir Putin.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Ten killed in Israeli strikes and clashes between Hamas and militia in Gaza, local sources say

Strategic angle: The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Hamas security personnel after they clashed with an Israeli-backed militia near Maghazi camp.

editorial-staff Apr 6