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Former French PM Lionel Jospin dies at 88

The former Prime Minister of France, Lionel Jospin, has passed away at the age of 88.

Briefing: Four tips for detecting images generated by AI

Strategic angle: AI-generated images are everywhere, and they're getting better and better, making it harder and harder to know what's real and what's fake. Here are four tips for detecting images generated by AI.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: 'I'm proud when we can turn our diversity into strength': Author Jens Christian Grøndahl

Strategic angle: Danish author Jens Christian Grøndahl discusses his pride in European diversity and the impact of his work.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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West Bank: Israeli settlers torch homes, beat Palestinians

Israeli settlers rampaged through Palestinian areas, causing significant damage and injuries.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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US: Hawaii hit by historic flooding, more rain coming

Thousands evacuated as winter storms bring heavy rainfall to Oahu.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Le Pen's far right suffers setbacks in French mayoral elections, ex-PM Philippe wins key race

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally fell short in key municipal elections, while former prime minister Édouard Philippe solidifies his political standing.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Why this honey-soaked pastry defines the Spring Equinox

Strategic angle: Pakhlava, a layered pastry linked to Novruz, reflects shared cultural traditions, with recipes passed down through generations and prepared as part of seasonal celebrations.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Why Costa Rica’s economic model is attracting investment in uncertain times

Strategic angle: How Costa Rica built a resilient investment ecosystem combining stability, talent, renewable energy and precision manufacturing to attract global companies.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon

There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: China-North Korea transit relaunch points to better ties

Strategic angle: Passenger air and rail links are being restored between China and its North Korean ally as geopolitical upheavals add new impetus to improving the relationship between Pyongyang and Beijing.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: EU pushes early gas refills while easing storage targets on Iran war

Strategic angle: Goal is to avoid panic buying while ensuring that EU countries' gas storage is replenished by next winter.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: 'A big confusion': All sides claim victory after French municipal elections

Strategic angle: France's municipal elections spark claims of victory from all parties, leaving analysts puzzled.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Global markets tumble with no end to Iran war in sight

Strategic angle: Markets in Europe and Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday, as oil prices continued to climb amid the war in Iran.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Iranians and Israelis united through music

Strategic angle: The Berlin-based music ensemble Sistanagila brings together musicians from Iran and Israel who offer a message of hope for a better future.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: French left wins over country's largest cities in municipal election

Strategic angle: The left secures major victories in key cities, shaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Is this the beginning of the end for the Metaverse?

Strategic angle: Five years and more than $80 billion later, Mark Zuckerberg's virtual reality dream seems to be being dismantled, and replaced with equally ambitious AI projects.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Meningitis B cases in the UK drop as authorities expand vaccination

Strategic angle: The number of confirmed cases in the Kent meningitis B outbreak has fallen to 29 following laboratory reclassification, according to United Kingdom health authorities.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Macron's role in Paris mayor election comes under scrutiny

Socialist frontrunner Emmanuel Grégoire accused President Emmanuel Macron of intervening in the election process.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Russia resumes use of space launch site damaged in accident

Part of the launch site in Kazakhstan collapsed during the lift-off of Soyuz MS-28 in November last year, temporarily preventing Russia from being able to send cosmonauts into space.

editorial-staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Kenyan police investigate alleged disappearance of ex-foreign minister

Strategic angle: The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.

editorial-staff Mar 23