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Briefing: How Paris mobility transformed under Anne Hidalgo's two terms

Strategic angle: Between 2014 and 2026, the streets of Paris underwent sweeping changes, notably with the pedestrianization of the riverbanks and the creation of numerous bike lanes.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Iran war: Oil prices jump as Iran steps up shipping attacks

Iraq paused operations at all of its oil ports after an attack on two tankers in Iraqi waters.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Could the US military have struck a primary school by mistake?

Strategic angle: Multiple leaks suggest faulty US data led to a tragic Tomahawk strike on an Iranian primary school.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Fish scales could be the answer to cornea donor shortage, Spanish scientists find

Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Granada have developed corneal implants from fish scales, potentially reducing the need for human transplants.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Crude oil prices spike above $115 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to a significant increase in crude oil prices, surpassing $115 per barrel.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Tech giants and ex military leaders support Anthropic's legal challenge against US government

Strategic angle: The Department of War labelled Anthropic a 'supply chain risk,' impacting their ability to bid for contracts.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Strategic angle: Utilities are convincing lawmakers around the U.S. to delay bills that would allow people to buy solar panels, plug them into an outlet and begin generating electricity.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: King penguins are getting a boost from climate change – but it might not be good news

Strategic angle: “Winning for this species might mean losing for another species,” one scientist warns.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: With G7 leaders, Trump seeks to ease stress on oil markets

Strategic angle: The group of Western powers met to minimize the conflict's impact on the global economy amid the ongoing war in Iran.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Half a million displaced in Lebanon amid intensifying Israeli strikes

An air strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on March 9 after Israel warned it would target branches of a firm linked to Hezbollah.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Could the EU's new migration reform lead to ICE-style practices in Europe?

Strategic angle: A proposed law designed to streamline migrant returns from the EU has sparked concern that it will empower European authorities to adopt measures akin to those used by the controversial US immigration agency ICE.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: WAFCON 2026: A 'combination of factors' behind postponement

Strategic angle: CAF postpones top women's tournament to ensure optimal conditions.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: US war on Iran: 'An American war in desperate search of a strategy'

Strategic angle: FRANCE 24's François Picard discusses the complexities of the US-Iran conflict with Dr. Rouzbeh Parsi.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Chile marks sharp turn to the right as new hardline president vows sweeping reforms

Strategic angle: Right wing hardliner Jose Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president Wednesday, marking the nation’s most stark shift to the right since the brutal dictatorship of general Augusto Pinochet.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: EU needs a bit of a revolution: There is no European strategy or foreign policy

Strategic angle: Sophie in 't Veld discusses the EU's structural crisis in global policy-making.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Middle East flights: Gulf Air repositions aircraft from Bahrain airport

Strategic angle: Bahrain’s national carrier is operating limited services from Dammam in Saudi Arabia while Qatar Airways has confirmed repatriation flights connecting 36 destinations with Doha.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Trump and Epstein Statue in Titanic Pose Installed in Washington

Strategic angle: A provocative protest statue featuring Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has been unveiled on the National Mall, sparking discussions among onlookers.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Europe's civil shelters are crumbling. Brussels can't do much about it

Strategic angle: Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected, raising concerns over civil protection amid recent inspections revealing many shelters are unusable.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations

René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.

editorial-staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Israel says army working to intercept incoming Iranian missiles as it targets Hezbollah in Beirut

Strategic angle: Iran has begun firing barrages of drones and missiles early on Thursday as the war with the US and Israel nears the two-week mark.

editorial-staff Mar 12