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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

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Earth heat hits record in 2025 as UN warns warming will last thousands of years

The UN reports unprecedented heat levels, signaling long-term climate impacts.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Clashes erupt in Albania’s capital during opposition protest

Strategic angle: Protesters launched fireworks and petrol bombs toward government buildings, prompting police to respond with tear gas and water cannons.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Iran has always been “lethal spoiler”, EU counter-terror chief tells Europe Today

Strategic angle: Interview of Bartjan Wegter, EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator in Euronews' flagship show Europe Today

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Germany news: Pistorius brushes off SPD leadership talk

Strategic angle: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has ruled out a change of leadership at the top of his center-left Social Democrats after an electoral slump.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Hungary accused of briefing Moscow on sensitive EU talks

Strategic angle: Concerns arise over Hungary's alleged communication with Russia amid critical EU discussions.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Iran war: World economy facing 'major threat,' IEA head says

International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol warns that the Hormuz crisis could surpass the oil crises of the 1970s.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Satanic slashers and sexy Swedish pop: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Strategic angle: A housekeeper battles a satanic cult in 'They Will Kill You', Swedish pop powerhouse Robyn sings about dating apps and IVF, and Liza Minelli spills all about affairs and addiction. Here's what to look out for this week.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Briefing: India: Supreme Court to hear petitions against privacy law

Strategic angle: Transparency activists warn that the new privacy law may restrict access to information.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Slovenia election: a battle for the soul of the country?

Sunday's parliamentary election in Slovenia is shaping up to be a tight race between the governing center-left GS and the right-wing SDS.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Flying from the UK is about to get more expensive – particularly if you’re travelling long-haul

Strategic angle: Air Passenger Duty changes will come into play on 1 April, with bigger increases for longer flights and private jets.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Briefing: Pro-Kremlin blogger turns on Putin, sent to psychiatric care

Strategic angle: After seemingly switching sides, a pro-government blogger in Russia who criticized President Vladimir Putin has been admitted to psychiatric care in St. Petersburg.

Editorial Staff Mar 23

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Adrift Russian tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster

A Russian oil and gas tanker adrift in the Mediterranean poses a significant environmental threat if it leaks, experts warn.

Editorial Staff Mar 23