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Briefing: Why do Catholics and Orthodox celebrate Easter on different dates?

Strategic angle: To understand the differing dates of Easter celebrations, we must look back over 400 years to a time when ten days simply didn't exist.

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Briefing: Modern Generic SVGA driver for Windows 3.1

Strategic angle: A new driver for enhanced graphics support on legacy systems.

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Briefing: 'People's Republic' rumors: Does an Estonian city really want to join Russia?

Strategic angle: The Estonian city of Narva is on Europe's eastern border, right next to Russia. Recently there have been online rumors that some locals want to secede from Estonia and join Russia. What's really happening?

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Briefing: Middle East War live: Rescued crew member from downed US fighter jet 'safe and sound,' says Trump

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump announced the successful recovery of an airman downed in Iran during a daring rescue operation.

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Briefing: ‘Transformation into life’: Your dead body could become ‘beautiful’ soil thanks to terramation

Strategic angle: Is rebirth on your mind this Easter? Human composting turns your body into ‘beautiful, stunning’ soil when you die.

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Briefing: Cocoa shortage: Why your Easter chocolate costs more than before

Strategic angle: Cocoa and chocolate prices in Europe have surged ahead of Easter, driven by fragile supply chains.

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Briefing: WTI crude oil price forecast: Kalshi poll sees it hitting $150 in 2026

Strategic angle: A recent poll by Kalshi predicts that WTI crude oil prices could soar to $150 by 2026.

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Briefing: Germany's New Religious Diversity

Strategic angle: As Christian churches decline, new religious buildings emerge, reflecting the diverse faiths brought by immigrants.

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Briefing: How we gave up on forgiveness

Strategic angle: What was once seen as a virtue is now viewed as a moral weakness — leaving a society mired in toxicity

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Briefing: Military briefing: How Iran keeps firing missiles under bombardment

Strategic angle: Tehran is still launching retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states

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Briefing: The professional negotiators who do deals with cyber criminals

Strategic angle: With ransomware attacks on the rise, businesses are calling on a new class of security expert to help with high-stakes talks

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Briefing: Campaign to curb cars in Berlin sparks uproar ahead of election

Strategic angle: Conservatives and far right are opposing a citizens’ initiative to restrict traffic in the German capital

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Briefing: UK courts Anthropic to expand in London after US defence clash

Strategic angle: Keir Starmer’s government steps up efforts to get American AI start-up to grow its presence in Britain

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Briefing: Fatal Bay Area apartment fire linked to growing problem

Strategic angle: A tragic incident highlights the increasing risks associated with safety in residential buildings.

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Briefing: South Korea Asks Gulf Nations for Steady Energy Supply, Safety of Korean Vessels

Strategic angle: South Korea seeks assurance from Gulf nations regarding energy supply and the safety of its vessels.

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Briefing: Countries must not hoard fuel during Iran war, warns IEA

Strategic angle: Fatih Birol makes veiled reference to China as he urges nations to avoid export bans despite worsening supply shock.

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Briefing: Are Cars Really Cheaper In America Than Europe?

Strategic angle: Car prices vary widely around the world, and the same vehicle can rack up huge disparities from country to country. Where does the buying advantage lie?

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Briefing: A P-Pump Conversion Kit Could Be The Answer To Upping Your 24V Diesel Cummins' Power

Strategic angle: If you want to squeeze more power out of a 24-valve diesel Cummins engine, consider the P-pump conversion kit.

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Briefing: Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

Strategic angle: The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

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Briefing: Encor’s Lotus Esprit Costs More Than Two New Ferraris But Sounds Better Than Either

Strategic angle: Only 50 examples of the reborn Esprit will be built, each carrying a $570,000 price tag that doesn't even include the donor car.