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Briefing: Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices

Strategic angle: Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Israeli police prevent Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass

Strategic angle: Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa was barred from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, marking a significant event in religious tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Day of zero waste: International Chef Massimo Bottura speaks to France 24

Strategic angle: Monday marks the UN’s International Day of Zero Waste, focusing on sustainability and food waste.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Qatari news channel AI Araby condemns attack on its office

Strategic angle: Iran’s parliamentary speaker warns the US against ground invasion amid rising tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Iran: 3,500 US Troops Arrive in the Region

Strategic angle: Iran threatens to target USS Abraham Lincoln as tensions escalate with the US.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: ‘Shameless in a Good Way’: Rahm Emanuel Is Already Shaking up 2028

Strategic angle: Rahm Emanuel's bold moves are setting the stage for the 2028 election.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Finland reports drone crashes, alleges territorial violation

Strategic angle: Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland, potentially violating airspace.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message

Strategic angle: During a Palm Sunday Mass, Pope Leo XIV emphasized peace and prayed for Christians in the Middle East, rejecting the notion that God endorses war.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: France condemns Houthis for entering Middle East war

Strategic angle: French officials criticize the Iranian-backed group for escalating tensions in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: The law is coming for social media, with the science still uncertain

Strategic angle: A California jury finds Meta and Google liable for child addiction, while France moves to restrict social media access for minors.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: The week in pictures: Massive daytime attack on Ukraine, 'No Kings' and France's adieu to Jospin

Strategic angle: France held a national tribute to former prime minister Lionel Jospin while Russia launched a significant daytime attack on Ukraine amidst global protests.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Strategic angle: Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia, raising concerns about increased car thefts in Europe.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Man arrested after ramming car into crowd in Derby, leaving seven people injured

Strategic angle: A 30-year-old male suspect has been arrested following an incident where a car drove into pedestrians.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Israeli police bar top Catholic figure in Jerusalem from holding Palm Sunday mass at Holy Sepulchre

Strategic angle: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was prevented from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking international concern.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Anne Hidalgo's unwavering tenacity after 12 years as Paris mayor

Strategic angle: Hidalgo's journey from deputy to mayor showcases her resilience in the face of challenges.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: France: Two new arrests over foiled Bank of America attack

Strategic angle: French police have made additional arrests in connection with a thwarted attack on Bank of America's offices in Paris.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit

Strategic angle: A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: France foils bomb attack outside Bank of America in Paris

Strategic angle: French police thwart a potential terrorist attack, investigating a criminal conspiracy.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: How to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price

Strategic angle: In February, TrumpRx joined a growing list of websites consumers can tap for discounts on their medicines. Here's a cheat sheet for getting the best deal.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Strategic angle: Seven people were seriously injured when a car plowed into pedestrians in Derby.

Editorial Staff Mar 29