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Briefing: The Tesla Model S And Model X Are Officially Dead

Strategic angle: It’s the end of the road for the cars that set the standards for truly modern EVs, with plenty of range, comfort, and performance.

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Trump says US to end war in Iran within ‘2 to 3 weeks’

US president says he is prepared to withdraw from conflict ‘whether we have a deal or not’

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Briefing: As US pursues 'maximalist demands', Iran relies on four decades of asymmetric warfare

Strategic angle: Carys Garland welcomes Ali Vaez to discuss the evolving dynamics of US, Israel, and Iran confrontations.

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Briefing: China gains ground in DR Congo’s mining sector as Australian firm loses permits

Strategic angle: China's influence in the DR Congo's mining industry expands following the loss of permits by an Australian company.

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Briefing: Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call

Strategic angle: Umpire C.B. Bucknor faces scrutiny after another overturned call in MLB.

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Briefing: Large Japanese companies are more optimistic despite Iran conflict, but analysts say this may not last

Strategic angle: The positive sentiment may not fully capture the impact from the Iran war, analysts said, as Japan's Tankan survey period ended in March.

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Briefing: Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps

Strategic angle: Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh's overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.

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Briefing: Iraq secure final World Cup spot with win over Bolivia, join France group

Strategic angle: Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1, marking their return to the finals after 40 years.

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Briefing: DR Congo score extra-time winner to reach first World Cup in half a century

Strategic angle: The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time to secure their first World Cup appearance in 52 years.

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Briefing: Ovechkin extends record with 20th 30-goal season

Strategic angle: Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the record-extending 20th time in his NHL career.

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Briefing: California’s fuel needs ‘left in the lurch’ by Iran war

Strategic angle: Most populous US state is confronting tight supplies of petrol and jet fuel from Asia

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Briefing: German economy minister urges nuclear power rethink as energy prices soar

Strategic angle: Katherina Reiche’s call comes as Berlin launches investment summit to help revive Europe’s largest economy.

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Briefing: The global economy turns out to be more resilient than we had feared

Strategic angle: Trump’s tariffs have not led to the kind of retaliatory action many expected

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Briefing: One battle after another: Netanyahu’s new security doctrine

Strategic angle: The prime minister is preparing Israel for a future of open-ended war against perceived threats

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Briefing: Record number of megadeals agreed in first quarter of the year

Strategic angle: Twenty-two transactions each valued above $10bn announced in past three months

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Briefing: Apple at 50: the roots of a tech revolution

Strategic angle: How a little-known yet highly influential management course in postwar Japan paved the way for Steve Jobs’ obsession with quality

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Briefing: Get Caught Speeding In Illinois? You Soon Might Have To Install A Speed Limiter

Strategic angle: An Illinois bill aimed at repeat speeders and reckless drivers could soon require that drivers install speed-limiting devices in their cars.

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Briefing: TerraPower, Evergy leaders discuss potential KS nuclear power plant

Strategic angle: Leaders from TerraPower and Evergy explore the future of nuclear energy in Kansas.

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Briefing: France's far right splits over the question of sovereignty as several mayors take down EU flags

Strategic angle: Several newly elected mayors from Marine Le Pen's party have removed the EU flag from their town halls, causing divisions among nationalists.

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Briefing: South Korea's Kospi leads rebound in Asia markets as Trump says Iran war could end in weeks

Strategic angle: On Tuesday stateside, Trump said the U.S. could leave Iran in 'two or three weeks,' adding 'We leave because there's no reason for us to do this.'