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Briefing: How the invention of the sewing machine led to other modern marvels

Strategic angle: An invention at the heart of our modern world helped create radios, cars and smartphones.

Briefing: Artemis II astronauts describe 'breathtaking views' in space as they rocket toward the Moon

Strategic angle: Artemis II astronauts shared their first impressions from space, describing stunning views of Earth and the Moon as they continue their historic mission beyond orbit.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Ukraine’s ancient Easter egg art helps preserve national identity

Strategic angle: Ukraine is preparing for Easter with the pysanka, a hand‑decorated egg whose colours and symbols differ from one region to another and carry both religious and historical meaning.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Myanmar junta chief elected as president

Strategic angle: Min Aung Hlaing, who dismantled democracy in 2021, has been elected by pro-military MPs in a junta-controlled election.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Tehran fires at Israel as Trump warns US has not started 'destroying what is left' in Iran

Strategic angle: Israel's military reported a new missile salvo from Iran on Friday, with its air defences operating to down them, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Inside the struggle to build Europe’s largest solar farm as €916 million project hit with delays

Strategic angle: Politicians say that renewables must play a ‘central role’ in strengthening energy security, but a huge solar farm has been met with resistance.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: US bank Goldman Sachs placed under police surveillance in Paris

Strategic angle: Police are on high alert days after a foiled attack on a Bank of America branch led to four people, including three minors, placed under formal investigation.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: French and South Korean presidents say will work together on Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: On a visit to South Korea, French President Emmanuel Macron discussed collaboration with President Lee Jae Myung to stabilize the Middle East.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: India news: New Delhi urges Hormuz reopening at UK-hosted summit

Strategic angle: At a meeting of over 60 countries, India calls for de-escalation in the Gulf after losing mariners in attacks on merchant shipping.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Hungarian elections

Strategic angle: After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be challenged by the opposition led by Péter Magyar in the parliamentary election taking place on April 12.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Trump threatens to destroy Iran power plants as reports emerge of downed U.S. F-35

Strategic angle: The threat comes a day after he said in a nationwide address that the U.S. military will be hitting Tehran 'extremely hard' for the next two or three weeks.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Paris police ban annual French Muslim event over ‘major terrorist risk’ from far-right groups

Strategic angle: The Annual Gathering of the Muslims of France has been canceled due to concerns over potential far-right violence.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Germany: Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war

Strategic angle: Germany's peace movement is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches amid rising tensions from the Middle East conflict and concerns over conscription.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Germany news: Economist suggests autobahn speed limit amid Iran-enduced fuel price spike

Strategic angle: A leading economist has recommended a temporary highway speed limit due to rising fuel costs amid the Iran war.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: New Tottenham boss De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments

Strategic angle: De Zerbi clarifies his stance on violence against women amid backlash.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government

Strategic angle: The Cuban government described the pardons as a 'humanitarian gesture' linked to Holy Week amidst U.S. pressures.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Are Iran-allied paramilitaries dragging Iraq into the war?

Strategic angle: After a large convoy of Iraqis crossed into Iran this week, observers worried they would join Iran's war effort against the US and Israel. But, experts say, Iraq's situation is way more complicated than that.

editorial-staff Apr 3

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Briefing: ‘Kids will find a way around it’: Europeans on proposed social media bans for children

Strategic angle: As countries across Europe consider banning social media for minors, opinions vary on the effectiveness of such measures.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Public holidays: How much does a day off cost in Europe?

Strategic angle: Europe takes double-digit public holidays a year on average — but as Denmark showed when it axed one to fund its military, every day off has a price tag.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Italy clings to coal-powered plants as EU countries shield from Iran war with renewables

Strategic angle: Italy's four coal-powered plants may be reactivated amid escalating gas and oil supply issues.

editorial-staff Apr 3