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Briefing: Italy ramps up coastal protection as erosion worsens

Strategic angle: The country risks losing about 20 per cent of its beaches by 2050 and 45 per cent by 2100, according to a recent report.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Nigeria's army rescues 31 hostages after church attack

The army reported the attack occurred during Easter celebrations at a church in northwestern Kaduna state.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Could China's adoption of electric vehicles shield it from the energy crisis?

Strategic angle: As crude prices hover around the $110 per barrel mark, consumers worldwide feel the impact of geopolitical tensions. China's shift to electric vehicles may offer a solution.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: She paid into Medicare for years. Trump's immigration policy will end her coverage

Strategic angle: Rosa María Carranza faces losing Medicare coverage due to new immigration policy affecting lawfully present seniors.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Revellers parade giant phalluses at Japan’s fertility festival

Strategic angle: Crowds pack Kawasaki for Kanamara Matsuri, Japan’s colourful fertility festival using phallic shrines to celebrate life and challenge sex taboos.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Poll: Here’s what MAHA actually believes

Strategic angle: A recent poll reveals the beliefs and opinions of MAHA residents.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Shingles can hit younger than you think. The vaccine can prevent excruciating pain

Strategic angle: A reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox, the illness can be miserable. Here's what to know about early warning signs, long-term symptoms and some surprising news about the vaccine.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help

Strategic angle: Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Hungarian elections, academia’s greatest chancer, and Easter-inspired satire

Strategic angle: Ahead of the Hungarian elections, the satirical "Two-Tailed Dog Party" promises free beer while demanding anti-corruption measures.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Morning news brief

Strategic angle: President Trump issues ultimatum to Iran while Artemis II crew prepares for lunar mission.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Inside Jim Jordan’s quiet preparations for a GOP leadership void

Strategic angle: Jim Jordan is positioning himself for a potential leadership role amid GOP uncertainties.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Is Dubai the safe harbour investors are looking for?

Strategic angle: Business leaders say the emirate's policy clarity and execution record make it a strong bet in volatile markets.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: 'Hit by both sides': US war on Iran threatens Iraq's 'careful strategy of multi-alignment'

Strategic angle: Catherine Viette discusses the implications of US-Iran tensions on Iraq's diplomatic strategy with Dr. Renad Mansour from Chatham House.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says - Reuters

Strategic angle: Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says Reuters

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Russians living in exile cope with grief far from home

Strategic angle: Since the start of the war against Ukraine, many Russians living in exile have been unable to return home for security reasons.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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India’s 59-Year Maoist Insurgency Collapses

Strategic angle: The government appears to have met its March 31, 2026, deadline for ending the Maoist insurgency. But it is too early to celebrate.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: €500 billion-worth European data economy troubles continue

Strategic angle: As AI grabs the spotlight, Europe’s data economy still powers billions in value, yet fragmented GDPR enforcement continues to hold innovators back.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Inside the weird world of octopus sex as scientists find sensory arm that can deposit sperm

Strategic angle: Male octopuses can fertilise a mate, even if they cannot see their sexual partner.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Could fusion energy save Europe from the energy crisis?

Strategic angle: Proxima Fusion and other startups are exploring stellarators as a potential solution.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions

Strategic angle: A public resource tracking all the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions. The post Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions appeared first on Just Securit

Editorial Staff Apr 6