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Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says - Reuters

Strategic angle: Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says Reuters

Briefing: Russians living in exile cope with grief far from home

Strategic angle: Since the start of the war against Ukraine, many Russians living in exile have been unable to return home for security reasons.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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India’s 59-Year Maoist Insurgency Collapses

Strategic angle: The government appears to have met its March 31, 2026, deadline for ending the Maoist insurgency. But it is too early to celebrate.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: €500 billion-worth European data economy troubles continue

Strategic angle: As AI grabs the spotlight, Europe’s data economy still powers billions in value, yet fragmented GDPR enforcement continues to hold innovators back.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Inside the weird world of octopus sex as scientists find sensory arm that can deposit sperm

Strategic angle: Male octopuses can fertilise a mate, even if they cannot see their sexual partner.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Could fusion energy save Europe from the energy crisis?

Strategic angle: Proxima Fusion and other startups are exploring stellarators as a potential solution.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Inside Armenia’s underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief

Strategic angle: Once state-funded, the centre now faces possible closure after the government withdrew support, saying the treatment lacks scientific evidence.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: ‘Arrogant, resilient, optimistic’: The secret traits for a successful entrepreneur?

Strategic angle: Lieferando’s founder Christoph Gerber shares insights on the essential traits for entrepreneurial success.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: South Korea's president regrets 'reckless' drones sent into the North

Strategic angle: President Lee Jae Myung expresses regret over the government's involvement in drone incidents with North Korea.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors

Strategic angle: The rapper Ye's controversial history leads to significant sponsorship losses for the Wireless Festival.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil - Reuters

Strategic angle: How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil Reuters

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ’s resurrection

Strategic angle: Agencies share messages of hope and renewal in honor of Easter.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Sociologist Dominique Méda on the 'lessons of Lionel Jospin and Jürgen Habermas'

Strategic angle: As the race for the 2027 French presidential election gets underway, the former prime minister and the German philosopher should serve as sources of inspiration.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Sex is an art form hidden in the shadows

Strategic angle: Moral panic over the pleasures of the flesh prevents us from recognizing the artistic dimension of sexuality, argues Le Monde columnist Maïa Mazaurette.

editorial-staff Apr 6

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Briefing: Ukraine's Zelensky meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus, pushes military deals

Strategic angle: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aiming to strengthen security ties amid the ongoing war with Russia.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Key facts to understand cadmium, an emerging public health issue

Strategic angle: Cadmium, a heavy metal toxic to human health, is found in many everyday foods. Children and women are most affected by this carcinogenic contaminant, which is the subject of growing concern.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump hints at a new deadline for Iran in a mysterious social media post.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: CIA ‘deception campaign’ bought time for rescue of downed airman

Strategic angle: A strategic operation by the CIA provided crucial time for the safe recovery of a downed airman.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom

Strategic angle: The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

Strategic angle: The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

editorial-staff Apr 5