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Briefing: Paris appeals court rejects French government bid to suspend Shein

Strategic angle: A Paris appeals court has dismissed the French government's attempt to suspend the controversial e-commerce platform Shein.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'

Strategic angle: Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump Administration.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?

Strategic angle: Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Will the Jalisco cartel's new US-born leader complicate Trump's war on drugs?

Strategic angle: An analysis of the implications of the Jalisco cartel's leadership change on US drug policy.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested

Strategic angle: Officials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal

Strategic angle: EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Six little known facts about Cáceres, Spain's candidate for European Capital of Culture 2031

Strategic angle: The Extremaduran city is competing to become European Capital of Culture 2031. Here are six curiosities that highlight its history and attractions.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: US envoy meets Belarus' leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka to push for political prisoner releases

Strategic angle: There are more than 1,100 political prisoners in Belarusian jails, many arrested after a disputed 2020 election that triggered widespread protests.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Old and new: How Egypt’s modern attractions are bringing its ancient past to life

Strategic angle: From the Grand Egyptian Museum to a new capital, the north African nation is showcasing its 'unmatched diversity' beyond pyramids and beach resorts.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: India news: 'Sexually suggestive' song row reaches parliament

Strategic angle: "Sexually suggestive" lyrics in the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' have caused controversy across the country.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc

Strategic angle: A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Iranian Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Claims Lives of Elderly Couple

A tragic missile attack in Ramat Gan has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, raising tensions in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Iran War and Druzhba Dispute to Dominate EU Leaders’ Summit

Strategic angle: Key discussions at the upcoming summit will focus on the ongoing Iran conflict and the Druzhba pipeline issues.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Activists deliver medical aid to crisis-hit Cuba as US energy blockade continues

Strategic angle: European activists provided crucial medical supplies to Cuba amidst a severe economic crisis exacerbated by a US energy blockade.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Ayman Mhanna: 'Lebanon has become the theatre for a war between Israel and Iran'

Strategic angle: Nadia Massih interviews Ayman Mhanna on the escalating conflict in Lebanon as a battleground for Iranian and Israeli interests.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: There’s a new way to see the Eiffel Tower: A suspension bridge 60m above the ground

Strategic angle: The mesh bridge is found between the monument’s east and west pillars.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Students today, masters tomorrow: Sony World Photography Awards celebrate young talent across Europe

Strategic angle: Photographs from young talent submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards navigate themes like femininity and individuality, the aftermath of environmental disasters, and friendship.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: EU summit: Leaders set to challenge Orbán's veto on €90bn Ukraine loan

Strategic angle: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has enraged his fellow leaders by backtracking on the deal they reached in December to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Horses 'whinny' to find new friends and celebrate. This unique sound has been a mystery – until now

Strategic angle: How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis

Strategic angle: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

Editorial Staff Mar 19