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Briefing: French rapper Gims placed under investigation for 'aggravated money laundering'

Strategic angle: Gims, one of France's most popular rappers, was placed under formal investigation and released under judicial supervision on Friday, in a sprawling international money-laundering case.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: US embassy in Mexico prompts outrage with AI video promoting ‘self-deportation’

Strategic angle: AI-generated footage depicts group of men performing a corrido, singing phrases including ‘return to your roots’

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Opinion: White House 'gamifying' Iran war updates

Strategic angle: The White House has depicted the war in Iran online with videos that weave real life images of missile strikes and destruction with clips from video games, sports clips, and action movies.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Zelensky says Ukraine and UAE 'agreed to cooperate' on defense

Strategic angle: The Ukrainian president's visit to the UAE follows a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Pope Leo tells Monaco to use 'gift of smallness' for good

Strategic angle: During a visit to Monaco, Pope Leo XIV urges the wealthy to address social inequalities.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Ranking Member of House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith discusses the war on Iran

Strategic angle: NPR's Scott Simon talks with House Armed Service Committee ranking member Adam Smith about the ongoing conflict and DHS funding.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Indonesia begins enforcing social media ban for children under-16s

Strategic angle: The Southeast Asian nation takes a firm stance against underage social media use, emphasizing safety and regulation.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Germany news: Iran war stokes new inflation fears

Strategic angle: A third of Germans expect significant price rises for food, energy and transport, a survey found.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Cuba holds civilian military drills amid deepening fuel crisis

Strategic angle: Nationwide exercise aims to expand militarisation among youth as fuel shortages escalate.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Ukraine, UAE seal defence deal: Kyiv’s 'know-how and equipment” gain recognition

Strategic angle: Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to cooperate on defence amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: At G7 summit, Rubio tries to deny the US is bogged down in Iran

Strategic angle: US Secretary of State reassures G7 ministers about the Middle East conflict as tensions escalate.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: There's a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board?

Strategic angle: With tens of thousands of suspected cases, the government is aiming for 2.5 million jabs a week. The response has been encouraging — but also worrisome.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: What Taiwan's imprisonment of opposition figure Ko Wen-je means for its political landscape

Strategic angle: Taiwanese opposition figure Ko Wen-je was sentenced to 17 years in prison, impacting the 2028 presidential election and the centrist political landscape.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Chicago’s ICE playbook spreads as cities challenge Trump’s crackdown

Strategic angle: Cities across the U.S. are adopting Chicago's strategies to resist ICE enforcement amid ongoing immigration debates.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: ‘He’s lied about everything’: Iran war puts Trump on shaky ground with young MAGA men

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in Iran is causing discontent among young supporters of Trump, raising questions about his credibility.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Why Every High School Student in Latvia Is Learning to Shoot a Gun

Strategic angle: A new policy in Latvia mandates firearm training for high school students amid rising security concerns.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Nepal arrests former prime minister and home minister over deadly 'Gen Z protests' crackdown

Strategic angle: Former leaders face justice following a tragic protest response that left dozens dead.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Crossing the line: Emotional abuse in college sports

Strategic angle: Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse more than any other form of harm.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Rifts over Iran, but unity for Trump: Takeaways from CPAC 2026

Strategic angle: Members of the MAGA faithful gathered in Texas for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. While tensions over Iran split some attendees, Trump remained the glue holding them together.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight

Strategic angle: Extreme TSA lines at airports have left many passengers scrambling to rebook flights missed due to delays. But while airlines say they're helping flyers, they're not obligated to do so.

Editorial Staff Mar 28