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Briefing: Central Beirut targeted by Israeli strikes for second time since war started

Strategic angle: An Israeli strike hit an apartment block in central Beirut on March 11, further widening Israeli attacks in the capital.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: "No sign of Iranian uprising" despite US-Israeli encouragement

Strategic angle: Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured but "safe and sound", according to the president's son.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Germany, others partially release oil reserves amid Iran war

Strategic angle: Germany, Austria, Japan, Spain, and France announce plans to release oil reserves as the Iran war escalates and prices surge.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Spain’s renewables revolution likely to keep energy bills low even as gas prices soar

Strategic angle: Spain spent the last six years investing heavily in wind and solar energy, leading to some of the cheapest power prices in Europe.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: After backlash, von der Leyen stresses 'unwavering' support for rules-based order

Strategic angle: Ursula von der Leyen attempts to defuse criticism by reaffirming commitment to international law.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Swiss police probe if deadly bus fire was 'deliberate act'

A bus fire in the Swiss town of Kerzers killed at least six people and injured several others, with investigators suggesting a possible deliberate act.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Polish opposition's PM candidate looks to attract far right

Strategic angle: In a bid to reverse voter losses to the far right, Przemyslaw Czarnek has been chosen as the lead candidate for the 2027 parliamentary election.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Over puppy yoga? Try it with snakes.

Strategic angle: You've heard of yoga with kittens, and goats, and maybe even reindeer… but what about a bunch of pythons and one baby Columbian Common Boa named Mango?

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high

Strategic angle: Kilauea is shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high, causing temporary closures on Hawaii’s Big Island.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Ukraine sends drone experts to Gulf, viewing an ‘opportunity’

Strategic angle: Ukraine has dispatched teams of drone experts to Gulf nations to assist in countering Iranian drone threats.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: José Antonio Kast, the Pinochet fan about to swerve Chile to the far right

Strategic angle: The new president won office by promising to clean up crime, but his background is red rag to a bull for many.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: British Airways Cancels Abu Dhabi Service Until Later This Year

Strategic angle: The airline has suspended its flights amid ongoing regional tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

LA police arrest woman after shots fired at Rihanna's home

The woman is detained on suspicion of attempted murder after firing at Rihanna's Beverly Hills residence.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Germany news: WWII bomb forces major evacuation in Dresden

Strategic angle: City authorities in Dresden are evacuating thousands of residents after the discovery of a World War II era bomb.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuates

A cargo ship was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an evacuation of the crew.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: US military releases footage of strikes on Iranian naval vessels

Strategic angle: Video shows US forces targeting Iranian navy vessels amid rising tensions in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: War on Iran risks emboldening hardliners, reinforcing value of covert nuclear programme

Strategic angle: Military strikes against Iran may strengthen hardline factions and validate their nuclear ambitions.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Middle East war: new Israeli strikes in Lebanon as Mojtaba Khamenei becomes Iran's new supreme leader

Overnight between Sunday and Monday, the IDF launched new heavy strikes in central Iran and against Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: India news: Parliament to debate Lok Sabha Speaker's removal

Strategic angle: A fiery debate is expected in India's lower house over Speaker Om Birla's removal amid a gas supply crisis.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: How the EU protects citizens and the economy in times of war and crisis

Strategic angle: The fallout of the Israel-US-Iran war affects Europeans abroad and threatens the EU’s energy security and economy. What crisis measures is Brussels activating to respond?

Editorial Staff Mar 11