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Hungarian PM Orban campaigns on fears of war and hatred of Ukraine

Facing challenges in the polls, Prime Minister Viktor Orban positions his rival as a pro-Kyiv agent.

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Briefing: Trump says Democrats must cheat to win. What do his supporters think?

Strategic angle: NPR spent several days traveling across a pair of swing districts in Pennsylvania to find out. The answers show how much has changed since the 2020 election.

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Briefing: Participants at Nuclear Energy Summit pledge safe, affordable nuclear energy

Strategic angle: Leaders commit to advancing nuclear technology for a sustainable future.

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Briefing: Spain formally dismisses ambassador to Israel amid tensions with Tel Aviv

Strategic angle: Ambassador Sálomon's dismissal formalizes the absence of a Spanish ambassador to Israel following strained relations.

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Briefing: Iran war: Is the EU a mere spectator or diplomatic player? MEPs debate on The Ring

Strategic angle: With the US and Israel’s war against Iran in its second week, the EU is bracing itself for a potential energy shock and economic fallout.

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Briefing: Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel as rift intensifies

Strategic angle: Spain's government has formally dismissed its ambassador to Israel amid ongoing tensions related to the Gaza conflict.

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Briefing: Kazakhstan Highlights Nuclear Energy as Strategic Priority at Paris Summit

Strategic angle: Kazakhstan emphasizes the importance of nuclear energy at the Paris Summit, positioning it as a key element of its energy strategy.

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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.

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Briefing: Trump-endorsed Republican advances to runoff in Georgia special election for MTG’s seat

Strategic angle: A Trump-backed candidate moves forward in a crucial Georgia special election.

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Briefing: Christophe Lecourtier Expected to Lead French Development Agency

Strategic angle: Current ambassador to Morocco poised for a significant role in international development.

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Briefing: Nepal: Rapper-turned-politician poised to become next PM

Strategic angle: Balendra Shah's RSP party is set for a landslide election win after Gen Z-led protests toppled the previous government.

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Briefing: Here are Mississippi's 2026 primary election results

Strategic angle: Live election results: Get the latest on Mississippi's U.S. Senate and U.S. House primary races.

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Briefing: Afghanistan: US accuses Taliban of 'hostage diplomacy'

Strategic angle: The US designated Afghanistan as a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,' accusing the Taliban of holding Americans as leverage.

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Briefing: FBI Eyes Arizona Senate Audit of 2020 Maricopa County Election Results

Strategic angle: Republican claims FBI has obtained crucial election records amid ongoing disputes over the 2020 election.

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Briefing: EU enlargement: What's in it for European businesses?

Strategic angle: The EU’s enlargement commissioner has urged businesses to invest in candidate countries, while new survey findings reveal hesitance among European companies.

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German chancellor’s party suffers narrow defeat in key regional election

Greens hold on in Baden-Württemberg state while AfD almost doubles vote share

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Briefing: Colombia elects new divided Congress ahead of May presidential vote

Strategic angle: Preliminary results show President Gustavo Petro's left wing block leading in the senate.

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Briefing: Leftist bloc dominates Colombia's divided congress in legislative polls

Strategic angle: Colombia's legislative elections result in a divided congress, yet President Gustavo Petro's leftist coalition remains dominant.

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Atomic Eagle's Zambia Project: A Strategic Response to Tightening Uranium Supply

Atomic Eagle's recent increase in uranium production from 47Mlb to 58Mlb at its Zambia project highlights a critical response to a tightening global supply market.

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Strategic view: Hungary's opposition leader Péter Magyar calls on Russia to refrain from election interference

Strategic implications in focus: Péter Magyar urges Russia to halt its alleged meddling in Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections.