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Briefing: Humanoid robots inspire a new generation to build machines

Strategic angle: Uzbekistan partners with South Korea to boost high-tech ambitions through humanoid robot production.

Artemis II spacecrew prepare for historic moon flyby

The Artemis II crew is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than any previous human, documenting never-before-seen views of the Moon's far side.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: This Democratic governor is touting her role in the Iran war

Strategic angle: A look at the political implications of a governor's involvement in international conflict.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump is set to provide an important update on the Iran war, addressing the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern time.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

Strategic angle: Lebanon reports at least 54 health workers among over 1,400 fatalities due to Israeli actions, with claims of targeted attacks on first responders.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Help or hinderance? Amateur archaeologist digs at German castle ruins without permission

Strategic angle: Germany's cultural heritage community is embroiled in a row after an amateur archaeologist uncovered an ancient construction without the necessary permissions.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Several injured by Israeli strikes on Lebanese city Tyre

Israel has repeatedly struck the ancient southern Lebanese city of Tyre, injuring several inhabitants amid fears of permanent displacement.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Ramstein: Controversy in Germany over military base's role in Middle East war

Strategic angle: Germany's Ramstein airbase is at the center of a heated debate regarding its involvement in U.S. military operations in the Middle East.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over Mideast war

Strategic angle: Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Ukraine: 14 people killed in 'massive' Russian attack on 1,500th day of war

Ukrainian authorities report new tactics from Russia as aerial assaults escalate.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend newly elected Black mayor

Demonstrators march in support of Bally Bagayoko, facing racist attacks since his election.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: One Health Summit begins in Lyon, France: How to prevent health risks?

Strategic angle: Sophie Drogué, INRAE Research Engineer, is our guest.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: War in Lebanon: Art to Provide Psychological Support to Children

Strategic angle: As the strikes in Lebanon continue, children are being deeply affected by psychological trauma. In response, art is being used as a means of healing and emotional expression.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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China Executes French National Convicted in 2010 for Drug Trafficking

France's foreign ministry expresses consternation over the execution of a French citizen sentenced to death in China.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Mexican art world protests over plan to send Frida Kahlo masterpieces to Spain

Strategic angle: Cultural figures sign open letter asking government for clarity on how long landmark collection will remain abroad.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

Strategic angle: The explosion of online gambling and sports betting, as well as the advertising behind it, is attracting a growing number of young people, most of them boys.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Questions to help you get 'financially naked' with your partner

Strategic angle: Having 'brutally honest conversations' about money can bring couples closer together, says financial educator Vivian Tu.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: In Iran, social media posts noted explosions, aircraft in area US jet was downed

Strategic angle: Reports from Tehran indicate explosions and aircraft sightings near the location of the downed US F-15 jet.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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‘Disturbing trend’ of US-Israeli strikes hitting non-military targets in Iran

Recent US-Israeli strikes in Iran have increasingly targeted non-military sites, raising concerns about civilian casualties.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Zelenskyy warns US-Iran war could divert critical aid from Ukraine

Strategic angle: President Zelenskyy has cautioned that ongoing conflicts may jeopardize essential military support for Ukraine.

editorial-staff Apr 5