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Australia urged to protect Iranian team after Asian Cup elimination

Concern has grown for the Iranian team after criticism for not saluting during the anthem.

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Briefing: Tehran fires barrage of drones at neighbouring Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as Iran war enters Day 11

Strategic angle: Saudi Arabian and Kuwaiti authorities report intercepting barrages of drones early on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war in Iran enters Day 11.

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Briefing: Paralympics: Jules Segers and Aurélie Richard win medals in alpine skiing

Strategic angle: Jules Segers won the bronze medal in the Super-G, while Aurélie Richard took silver. France now has a total of five medals.

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Briefing: Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90

Strategic angle: Asian markets react positively following a significant drop in oil prices, mirroring gains on Wall Street.

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Briefing: The thing that everyone expected to happen has happened

Strategic angle: Trump wants the war to be over

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Briefing: European markets head for another negative open as oil prices remain elevated

Strategic angle: European stocks are set to see another negative day of trading as traders watch developments in the Middle East with concern.

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Briefing: ‘Rarely seen moments’: Winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards revealed

Strategic angle: Fluorescent lobsters and leaping toads have starring roles in this year’s winning photos.

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Briefing: Trafficking victims: Number in Europe might be 'much higher' than previously thought

Strategic angle: More than 39,000 human trafficking cases were recorded in Europe in 20 years, with war and displacement exacerbating the crisis.

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Briefing: As bombs fall, gold prices rise — and Poland is taking notice

Strategic angle: Geopolitical unrest is driving private investors away from virtual instruments and towards physical bars and coins.

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Briefing: Wardley primed for Dubois 'shoot-out' - 'He's aware of the risk!'

Strategic angle: Fabio Wardley is set for a high-stakes clash with Daniel Dubois, according to his trainer Ben Davison.

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Briefing: EU Parliament ready to approve deportation bill as EPP teams up with far right for stricter rules

Strategic angle: A law enabling home searches and detention centers built outside the EU to increase the return of irregular migrants was approved at committee level, splitting Parliament’s traditional majority.

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Briefing: Can the G7 release enough oil to calm the market?

Strategic angle: Analysts are sceptical that releasing strategic reserves would solve the problems in the Gulf.

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Briefing: Israel expects Lebanon offensive to outlast Iran conflict

Strategic angle: IDF preparing extended campaign against militant group Hizbollah, according to people familiar with discussions

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Briefing: The handymen and drivers keeping Tehran running

Strategic angle: Even under bombardment, workers across Iran’s capital are delivering food and fixing potholes

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Briefing: Bombing of Iran’s oil infrastructure to have major environmental fallout, experts warn

Strategic angle: Experts caution that the ongoing conflict and bombings will lead to significant long-term environmental damage.

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Briefing: Windows: Microsoft broke the only thing that mattered

Strategic angle: A critical look at Microsoft's recent changes to Windows that have sparked widespread concern among developers.

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Briefing: Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills Approved

Strategic angle: FDA approves Opill, marking a significant change in access to oral contraceptives in the U.S.

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Briefing: 'This is not our war': Lebanese people voice anger against Hezbollah

Strategic angle: Displaced by Israeli bombings, tens of thousands of Lebanese seek refuge, raising tensions in Christian neighborhoods.

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Briefing: Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war’s first drone attack on EU territory

Strategic angle: European nations show solidarity with Cyprus following a significant escalation in the Iran conflict.

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Briefing: This Car Is Powered By Vapes, But Not The Way You Think

Strategic angle: Free energy is tempting, but don't try this at home.