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Briefing: Customer Claims It’s Hard To Work On German Cars. Then A Repair Shop Owner Responds: 'That’s The Bad Guys'

Strategic angle: 'Lol I forgot those Korean cars.'

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Briefing: ‘Iran war is Europe’s war’, says former Trump security advisor

Strategic angle: Trump’s former national security advisor criticizes European leaders for their inaction on the Iran conflict.

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Briefing: Six nations say ready to boost 'efforts to ensure safe passage' in Hormuz

Strategic angle: Six Western allies express commitment to ensuring safe maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: French mayors: Throwing in the sash?

Strategic angle: The second round of French municipal elections are taking place this coming weekend, but the vast majority of mayors – particularly in small towns – have already been elected.

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing at least four civilians in Kabul strike

The Taliban government claims airstrikes by Pakistan's military targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital, resulting in civilian casualties.

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Briefing: UK–Nigeria relations in focus as London hosts Tinubu

Strategic angle: Britain has rolled out the red carpet for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, marking the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.

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Briefing: Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?

Strategic angle: Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so.

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Briefing: MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal

Strategic angle: EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist.

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Briefing: Students today, masters tomorrow: Sony World Photography Awards celebrate young talent across Europe

Strategic angle: Photographs from young talent submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards navigate themes like femininity and individuality, the aftermath of environmental disasters, and friendship.

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Briefing: How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis

Strategic angle: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

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Briefing: Trump sails into battle with Lloyd’s of London

Strategic angle: The market’s historic strength in marine war insurance is being challenged by the US

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Briefing: London Wants SUV Drivers To Pay More Over One Statistic Critics Call ‘Ridiculous’

Strategic angle: The rise of bigger cars in London prompts debate over fees, safety, and how much space vehicles should take in the city.

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Briefing: Macron denounces far right and hard left, saying they 'remain dangerous'

Strategic angle: In his first public comments since the first round of municipal elections, President Emmanuel Macron warned against parties making 'deals' with the 'extremes.'

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Briefing: Beirut building collapses amid fresh Israeli strikes in capital city's centre

Strategic angle: Intense Israeli strikes lead to building collapse in Beirut, raising death toll to at least 900 since early March.

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Briefing: Leapmotor Will Soon Start Building EVs In Spain

Strategic angle: The Chinese brand is expected to use Stellantis' plant in Zaragoza to build the B10.

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Briefing: France ready to help U.S. secure Strait of Hormuz — but not while ships are under attack

Strategic angle: European countries are reluctant to get involved in the U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran, seeing it as a war of choice rather than necessity.

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Briefing: Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?

Strategic angle: With the center-right increasingly teaming up with the far-right in the European Parliament, EU politics may be headed for a significant shift.

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Briefing: Shahed drones are a symbol of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow

Strategic angle: Exported from Iran to Russia, these drones have been enhanced with advanced technologies.

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Briefing: War in Iran: 'Spain's resolve stands in stark contrast to France's stance, which seems more accepting of US-Israeli strikes'

Strategic angle: Historian Laurence Badel analyzes the reasons behind the Spanish government's 'no to war' position and the impact of this decision on the European diplomatic landscape.

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Briefing: 'I tell my children it’s just thunder': How ordinary Iranians are dealing with war

Strategic angle: As US and Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Iran, many residents there live in fear, choosing to limit outings as much as possible.