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Briefing: Shahed drones are a symbol of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow

Strategic angle: Exported from Iran to Russia, these drones have been enhanced with advanced technologies.

Briefing: French local elections: In Paris suburbs, LFI won the biggest prize, but made few gains

Strategic angle: La France Insoumise won Saint-Denis, the largest Paris suburb, in the first round, but results in other areas were disappointing.

editorial-staff Mar 18

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AIPAC attacks fall flat as Democrat Daniel Biss wins Illinois House primary

Democrat Daniel Biss secures victory in Illinois House primary despite AIPAC's efforts.

editorial-staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator

Strategic angle: Stratton's victory marks a significant milestone for the Democratic Party in Illinois.

editorial-staff Mar 18

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Briefing: AIPAC, AI money propels Melissa Bean to comeback victory in Illinois

Strategic angle: Melissa Bean secures a significant win in Illinois with the backing of AIPAC and AI funding.

editorial-staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: War in Iran: 'Spain's resolve stands in stark contrast to France's stance, which seems more accepting of US-Israeli strikes'

Strategic angle: Historian Laurence Badel analyzes the reasons behind the Spanish government's 'no to war' position and the impact of this decision on the European diplomatic landscape.

editorial-staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Live: Israel strikes central Beirut as Iran attack leaves two dead near Tel Aviv

Strategic angle: An Israeli strike on central Beirut has resulted in multiple casualties, coinciding with an Iranian missile attack in Israel.

editorial-staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary

Strategic angle: Jesse Jackson Jr. faces defeat in his attempt to return to politics during the Illinois primary.

editorial-staff Mar 18

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Briefing: India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

Strategic angle: With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

editorial-staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Roberts defends Supreme Court against Trump attacks

Strategic angle: Chief Justice John Roberts addresses criticisms from former President Trump regarding the Supreme Court's integrity.

editorial-staff Mar 17

Politics

Briefing: Why is petrol more expensive in Germany than most places in the EU?

Strategic angle: Germany faces rising petrol prices, prompting government action against oil companies' profit schemes.

editorial-staff Mar 17

Politics

Briefing: USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment

Strategic angle: The Ford's crew left Norfolk, Va., on June 24, initially bound for the Mediterranean. More than nine months later, the crew is now in the Red Sea for the war with Iran with no clear return date.

editorial-staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Iran using cluster munitions in retaliatory strikes on Israel

Strategic angle: Iran continues its retaliatory strikes against Israel, reportedly employing cluster munitions that cause widespread damage.

editorial-staff Mar 17

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Nigeria: At least 23 killed in Maiduguri 'suicide' attacks

The series of suicide bombings in Borno state came after an attack on a military post on Sunday night.

editorial-staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Top Iranian officials killed in Israeli airstrike in wartime blow to country's leadership

Strategic angle: Iran has confirmed the deaths of two senior security officials, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.

editorial-staff Mar 17

Politics

Briefing: War in Iran: Chronically ill fight for survival

Strategic angle: As a consequence of the US-Israeli war against Iran, a new humanitarian crisis is looming. Millions of chronically ill people in Iran are at risk of losing access to medical care.

editorial-staff Mar 17

Politics

Briefing: Is Iran's regime at a breaking point?

Strategic angle: Eighteen days into the conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guards remain active despite major setbacks.

editorial-staff Mar 17

Politics

Briefing: 'The biggest challenge’ and ‘opportunity’: Euronews Health Summit key takeaways

Strategic angle: Medicine shortages, European health sovereignty, the ethical lines of AI, and mental health dominated the conversation Euronews’ Health Summit in Brussels.

editorial-staff Mar 17

Politics

Briefing: Trump slams NATO allies for not joining Iran war effort, says U.S. never needed their help

Strategic angle: Trump criticizes NATO as a 'one way street' in light of the Iran conflict.

editorial-staff Mar 17

Politics

Briefing: Vatican declares partial mistrial in cardinal's fraud case

Strategic angle: A Vatican appeals court has overturned the conviction of Cardinal Angelo Becciu in a significant fraud case.

editorial-staff Mar 17