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Briefing: Europeans anxious over wars and push for more EU independence, study finds

Strategic angle: As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East intensify, Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: George Enescu Competition opens 2026 edition with global call to young musicians

Strategic angle: Applications are open for the 2026 George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, offering young musicians a prestigious route to career growth and future festival performances.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: The EU’s newly approved plan to fix Europe’s housing crisis

Strategic angle: Europeans face soaring home and rent prices. The EU Affordable Housing Plan aims to tackle the EU’s housing crisis through affordable and good-quality housing.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault, ordered to pay nearly $60 million in damages

Strategic angle: Jurors found the former television star liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna Motsinger.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Anthropic v. US Department of War: AI company challenges government in court

Strategic angle: Anthropic heads to a San Francisco federal court to seek an injunction against the US government's decision to blacklist it as a national security risk.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: The end of the beach break? Why more travellers are swapping sunbathing for active holidays

Strategic angle: European travellers increasingly want trips that blend adventure and cultural immersion activities involving nature, sport, history and cuisine.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Europe misses 1 out of 5 tuberculosis cases as drug resistance rises, health agencies warn

Strategic angle: Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: State pensions in Europe: Where do they best cover the cost of living?

Strategic angle: State pensions as a share of living costs vary widely across Europe, with Northern and Western regions often meeting basic expenses, while Eastern Europe and the Balkans struggle.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers

Strategic angle: It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: ‘Our health systems are going to collapse’: Can AI save the healthcare industry?

Strategic angle: Experts discuss the potential of AI to transform healthcare and improve health outcomes globally.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Jewish charity ambulances set ablaze in London in suspected hate crime

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set on fire in a suspected hate crime, prompting an investigation by British police.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Large oil refinery explosion near Texas coast forces residents to shelter in place

Strategic angle: A significant explosion at a large oil refinery near the Texas coast has prompted local authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Iran strikes gulf oil, gas sites as war jolts energy markets, what cost for South Africa?

As tensions continue in the Middle East, the economic fallout is being felt far beyond the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Iran war: US and Iran at odds over peace talks

Strategic angle: Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt are emerging as potential regional mediators. Follow DW for more.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Despite state bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in the U.S. holds steady

Strategic angle: The Guttmacher Institute has a new analysis on how many abortions happened in 2025.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe

Strategic angle: India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: France's traditional parties dream of a return to the classic left-right contest

Strategic angle: The Socialists and right-wing Les Républicains find hope in recent municipal election successes despite ongoing challenges.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Middle East war live: Trump says US, Iran are talking as Tehran fires new missile strikes on Israel

Strategic angle: President Donald Trump offers guarded optimism about winding down US operations as Iran launches new missile strikes on Israel.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs

Kim's reappointment as head of the State Affairs Commission was announced by KCNA amidst criticism of North Korea's electoral process.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran

Strategic angle: America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.

Editorial Staff Mar 24