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Briefing: Iran and Hezbollah still able to coordinate strikes on Israel

Strategic angle: Iran continues to strike Israel, with missiles bypassing air defenses and causing injuries in Tel Aviv.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI bot to help run Meta and remain competitive in AI

Strategic angle: The Meta CEO is reportedly building an artificial intelligence agent to assist with his tasks, as part of a wider push to adopt AI in the company’s day-to-day workflow.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: 5 ways to protect your health when air pollution spikes

Strategic angle: Small changes to your routine can cut your exposure more than you might think.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: 1,500 Amazonian turtles released in Brazil's Rio Negro

Strategic angle: A significant conservation effort sees the release of over 1,500 turtle hatchlings into their natural habitat.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Impact of Iran Conflict on Global Tourism

Strategic angle: Tourist destinations worldwide are adjusting to the ongoing Iran conflict, particularly those reliant on oil from the Strait of Hormuz.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Nicolas Di Felice leaves Courrèges

Strategic angle: The Belgian designer departs after five years, leaving a legacy of sophistication at the iconic fashion house.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'

Concerns raised over the economic implications of not advancing the trade agreement.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Revolut reported record financial results, with revenue rising by 46% to €5.2bn in 2025

Strategic angle: Revolut posted record results in 2025, with revenue and profit soaring as the company seeks a global banking status.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Emmanuel Grégoire's long run to Paris City Hall

Strategic angle: The next mayor of Paris, who will be officially elected by the city council on Sunday, will now step into the spotlight after years in the shadow of his political mentors.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Burning wreckage seen after Colombian military plane crash

Strategic angle: Images from the scene showed civilians clambering around the broken tail of the aircraft as smoke and flames billowed above the trees.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Iran launches strikes against Israel and Gulf states after denying talks with US are underway

Iran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying Trump's claims of 'very good' talks between the two sides to end the war.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: France takes small steps to mitigate fuel price rise amid Middle East war

Strategic angle: The French government has announced measures to limit the impact of rising crude oil prices on consumers and businesses.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Europeans anxious over wars and push for more EU independence, study finds

Strategic angle: As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East intensify, Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: George Enescu Competition opens 2026 edition with global call to young musicians

Strategic angle: Applications are open for the 2026 George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, offering young musicians a prestigious route to career growth and future festival performances.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: The EU’s newly approved plan to fix Europe’s housing crisis

Strategic angle: Europeans face soaring home and rent prices. The EU Affordable Housing Plan aims to tackle the EU’s housing crisis through affordable and good-quality housing.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault, ordered to pay nearly $60 million in damages

Strategic angle: Jurors found the former television star liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna Motsinger.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Anthropic v. US Department of War: AI company challenges government in court

Strategic angle: Anthropic heads to a San Francisco federal court to seek an injunction against the US government's decision to blacklist it as a national security risk.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: The end of the beach break? Why more travellers are swapping sunbathing for active holidays

Strategic angle: European travellers increasingly want trips that blend adventure and cultural immersion activities involving nature, sport, history and cuisine.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Europe misses 1 out of 5 tuberculosis cases as drug resistance rises, health agencies warn

Strategic angle: Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: State pensions in Europe: Where do they best cover the cost of living?

Strategic angle: State pensions as a share of living costs vary widely across Europe, with Northern and Western regions often meeting basic expenses, while Eastern Europe and the Balkans struggle.

editorial-staff Mar 24