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Briefing: Germany: Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular

Strategic angle: Polls reveal deep disappointment among citizens with the CDU/CSU and SPD's unfulfilled promises.

Briefing: Iran sets up 'tollbooth' in Strait of Hormuz for ships seeking safe passage

Strategic angle: Iran begins collecting tolls from ships in the Strait of Hormuz amidst rising tensions and fluctuating oil prices.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: ‘Dumbest alliance break-up in history’: Trump threatens to leave NATO

Strategic angle: Donald Trump reiterates his threat to withdraw the U.S. from NATO, calling it a significant mistake.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: First Chadian police arrive in Haiti to join UN-backed Gang Suppression Force

Strategic angle: An advance contingent of police from Chad has arrived in Haiti to assist in combating gang violence.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Burkina Faso army, jihadists have killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023, HRW says

Strategic angle: Human Rights Watch reports that the army and civilian militias are responsible for more civilian deaths than jihadists in Burkina Faso.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Fact check: Donald Trump speaks on Iran, oil and economy

Strategic angle: In a national address, US President Donald Trump made claims about Iran's leadership and US oil independence. We investigate the truth behind these statements.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: 'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

Strategic angle: America's beloved national parks and public lands face conservation rollbacks and sell-offs as the Trump administration pushes for fossil fuel and timber extraction.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: India news: Thousands affected as Oracle cuts jobs globally, say reports

Strategic angle: Up to 12,000 workers in India could reportedly be affected as the tech giant cuts jobs globally while boosting AI investment.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Germany news: Lufthansa marks centenary amid testing times

Strategic angle: Germany's national air carrier, Lufthansa, is officially 100 years old just ahead of the centenary of its first flight.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham attacked by woman with ‘unknown substance’

Strategic angle: The 'stalking suspect' reportedly threw something on Lindsey Buckingham and then ran away. An arrest is expected soon.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iran war: Trump says US campaign 'nearing completion'

Strategic angle: Donald Trump stated that US forces would bring Iran 'back to the Stone Ages' while addressing the nation on the ongoing conflict.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Wealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?

Strategic angle: Growing income inequality and public displays of billionaire power are increasing calls for new income and wealth taxes aimed at the world's richest individuals.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: The art of war: MAS Antwerp explores history and heritage of martial arts

Strategic angle: A new exhibition at MAS Antwerp explores martial arts as culture, identity and community, bringing together global traditions and local stories beyond the fight.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Three minors among four charged over foiled attack at Bank of America Paris branch

Strategic angle: French authorities have charged four individuals, including three minors, in connection with a thwarted attack involving a homemade explosive device.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Valencia Plans to Cap Holiday Homes Amid Tourist Concerns

Strategic angle: The Spanish city aims to limit holiday accommodations to combat rising tourist-related issues.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Humans head back toward Moon for first time in 50 years: What to know about NASA’s Artemis II

Strategic angle: NASA astronauts could be sent back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years as soon as April 1. Here's what you need to know about the mission.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Mind your manners: Which European countries are the most polite in the world?

Strategic angle: A new survey reveals that European nations dominate the list of the most polite countries, despite discrepancies in self-assessment.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Hungary's Watergate: Secret service tried to infiltrate the political opposition

Strategic angle: An espionage scandal shakes Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government ahead of elections.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Chinese scientists unveil glowing Avatar-like plants that could light cities without electricity

Strategic angle: Using genes from fireflies and luminous fungi, scientists have created plants that glow in the dark.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Study links exposure to agricultural pesticides to cancer risk

Strategic angle: Living in areas with high agricultural pesticide exposure is associated with higher cancer risks, according to a new study.

Editorial Staff Apr 2