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Briefing: Kazakhstan votes for a new Constitution, marking a turning point in its political future

Strategic angle: Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution following a nationwide referendum backed by a strong majority, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political evolution.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Justices to consider arbitration exemption for “last-mile” drivers

Strategic angle: Flowers Foods v. Brock brings the justices another in a lengthening line of cases about the exemptions from the Federal Arbitration Act.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Strava fitness app reportedly reveals location of France aircraft carrier at sea

Strategic angle: A French navy member's public profile on Strava shows jogging activity on a ship, potentially compromising military secrecy.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: These are the UK’s most popular tourist attractions, from the Natural History Museum to Stonehenge

Strategic angle: How many of these museums, galleries and monuments have you been to?

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted

Strategic angle: Harerimana Ismail of Uganda continues his vital work with HIV-positive children despite losing his salary due to aid cuts.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Indian film board blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza drama 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'

Strategic angle: The decision reflects a significant shift in Israel-India relations amidst ongoing censorship debates.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Germany: Police dismantle major cyberattack 'botnets'

Strategic angle: German authorities have shut down two of the world’s largest 'botnets' as part of a joint three-nation operation.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Yazidi genocide trial in Paris: Prosecutors seek life sentence for French jihadist

Strategic angle: The prosecutor requests life imprisonment for Sabri Essid, accused of crimes against the Yazidi community.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: The West Bank, up against the wall: Illegal Palestinian workers face exploitation and danger

Strategic angle: Our reporters in the Middle East went to meet Palestinians who are desperately trying to reach Israel to find work there.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Travelling to Spain for Easter? Prepare for flight disruption as airport staff call strikes

Strategic angle: The stoppages will coincide with a peak travel period, when millions of passengers pass through Spanish airports.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: 'StravaLeaks': France's aircraft carrier located in real time by Le Monde through fitness app

Strategic angle: Le Monde reveals a security flaw as a French sailor's Strava activity exposes the location of the Charles de Gaulle.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto

Strategic angle: The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Dancing robot performance goes awry, sending plates and chopsticks flying in hot pot restaurant

Strategic angle: A chaotic robot performance at a hot pot restaurant leaves diners in shock as dishware is sent flying.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Trump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loans

Strategic angle: Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. The Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Meta U-turns on Horizon Worlds VR shutdown after user backlash

Strategic angle: Meta has reversed its decision to pull the plug on Horizon Worlds in VR after backlash, keeping it alive as it shifts focus toward mobile growth and a wider user base.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: IEA Urges Swift Cuts in Oil Demand Amid Middle East Tensions

Strategic angle: The International Energy Agency calls for immediate action to reduce oil consumption through remote work and reduced air travel.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: 'Online diplomacy': How Trump narrates war in Iran on Truth Social

Strategic angle: Donald Trump is using Truth Social to defend his actions in Iran and criticize his opponents.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Tiktok leads social media platforms in mental health misinformation, study finds

Strategic angle: Social media, particularly TikTok, is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan

Strategic angle: European Union leaders accuse Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of obstructing vital aid for Ukraine, impacting EU unity.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: French stock up on essentials as war triggers price fears

Strategic angle: With the war in the Middle East triggering fears of a hike in prices for everyday goods, consumers in France are rushing to stock up on essentials.

Editorial Staff Mar 20