Briefing: Hegseth wants Pentagon to dump Anthropic's Claude, but military users say it's not so easy
Strategic angle: Military users express concerns over the potential removal of Anthropic's AI tool.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: High-resolution atlas shows how thirsty plants hold out during drought
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how plants adapt to extreme drought conditions in the American Southwest.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'
Strategic angle: Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump Administration.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: 'We went to Walmart': Man goes to AutoZone. Then he learns something shocking about Fram
Strategic angle: 'Good thing I only run wix filters.'
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: As Zambia Pushes New Mining, a Legacy of Pollution Looms
Strategic angle: Zambia's new mining initiatives face challenges from environmental pollution legacies.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: We must denounce 'abject' Afcon decision - senior Caf member
Strategic angle: Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor criticizes the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Iranian hospital in Dubai closed as UAE suffers third week of attacks
Strategic angle: Move part of wider crackdown on Tehran-linked institutions as conflict intensifies
Editorial Staff Mar 19
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Lang to have surgery in Liverpool for 'serious' thumb injury
Strategic angle: Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang is set to undergo surgery following a significant injury sustained at Anfield.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Six little known facts about Cáceres, Spain's candidate for European Capital of Culture 2031
Strategic angle: The Extremaduran city is competing to become European Capital of Culture 2031. Here are six curiosities that highlight its history and attractions.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Old and new: How Egypt’s modern attractions are bringing its ancient past to life
Strategic angle: From the Grand Egyptian Museum to a new capital, the north African nation is showcasing its 'unmatched diversity' beyond pyramids and beach resorts.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Those Yellow Crash Barrels Along The Highway Aren't All The Same
Strategic angle: Big yellow barrels often line the sides of highways or exit ramps, and the engineering behind them is different depending on speed limits and locations.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Eating disorder was 'my normal' - Team GB rower Wilde
Strategic angle: Olympic medal-winning rower Becky Wilde says she now appreciates how 'incredible' her body is after living with an eating disorder.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: LeBron's 6 dunks key Lakers' 7th straight win
Strategic angle: LeBron James put on a show Wednesday night in Houston as the Lakers matched their winning streak to a season-best seven games.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Kerr to the point: Dubs 'going to be in the play-in'
Strategic angle: Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledges the team's struggles as they approach the end of the regular season.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs
Strategic angle: As fuel costs climb, the long-term math shifts toward EVs — but consumer hesitation and infrastructure gaps could slow the transition.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Rare earth mineral production at center of pilot project involving Virginia Tech
Strategic angle: A new pilot project led by Virginia Tech focuses on the production of rare earth minerals, crucial for various technologies.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Oil prices jump after attacks on Gulf energy facilities
Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG terminal, UAE’s Habshan gas facility and Iran’s South Pars gasfield all struck within past day
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc
Strategic angle: A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.
Editorial Staff Mar 19