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Briefing: ‘Transformation into life’: Your dead body could become ‘beautiful’ soil thanks to terramation

Strategic angle: Is rebirth on your mind this Easter? Human composting turns your body into ‘beautiful, stunning’ soil when you die.

editorial-staff Apr 5

Politics

Briefing: Cocoa shortage: Why your Easter chocolate costs more than before

Strategic angle: Cocoa and chocolate prices in Europe have surged ahead of Easter, driven by fragile supply chains.

editorial-staff Apr 5

Politics

Briefing: Pollen is here to stay as seasons get longer. Here’s how to protect yourself

Strategic angle: With pollen season starting earlier and lasting longer across Europe, allergy sufferers face a growing annual challenge, but a few small habits can make a difference.

editorial-staff Apr 5

Politics

Briefing: Germany's New Religious Diversity

Strategic angle: As Christian churches decline, new religious buildings emerge, reflecting the diverse faiths brought by immigrants.

editorial-staff Apr 5

Politics

Briefing: How 'The Camp of the Saints' became the far right's cult novel, from the Le Pens to MAGA

Strategic angle: Since its publication in 1973, Jean Raspail's novel has shaped the imagination of ideologues who oppose immigration.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Trump weighs military operation to extract Iran’s uranium

Strategic angle: Discussion of potential military action to secure uranium resources.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

Strategic angle: The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Le Duc brings the fresh taste of the sea to Paris

Strategic angle: A family-run institution known for delicate fish recipes draws loyal patrons.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: 'Retirees are no happier than working people'

Strategic angle: Columnist Béatrice Madeline discusses a study revealing that retirement does not guarantee happiness, often sought as an escape from tough working conditions.

editorial-staff Apr 5

Politics

Briefing: Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York

Strategic angle: Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.

editorial-staff Apr 4

Politics

Briefing: Photographer Francesca Allen Celebrates the Power of Long Hair in Lithuania

Strategic angle: In 2024, British photographer Francesca Allen traveled to Kaunas, Lithuania, to attend an annual competition honoring the country's longest hair, a symbol of female power.

editorial-staff Apr 4

Politics

Briefing: The man who became one of India's greatest stage queens

Strategic angle: Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

editorial-staff Apr 4

Politics

Briefing: US and Iran trade threats to unleash 'hell' as search for missing US airman continues

Strategic angle: Tensions escalate between the US and Iran amid ongoing search efforts.

editorial-staff Apr 4

Politics

Briefing: German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave

Strategic angle: New analysis reveals the politicization of a shaman's grave discovery in Nazi Germany was based on incorrect narratives.

editorial-staff Apr 4

Politics

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal as search continues for missing US pilot

US President Donald Trump warns Tehran of dire consequences if a deal is not reached within 48 hours amid ongoing search efforts for a downed American pilot.

editorial-staff Apr 4

Politics

Briefing: Poland's border with Belarus sees decrease in illegal immigration attempts by 96%

Strategic angle: The Polish government attributes the significant drop in illegal crossings to effective migration policies and enhanced border security.

editorial-staff Apr 4

Politics

Briefing: Trump Says He Wants Cars Built In America, Nissan Says That Ends The $22,600 Sentra

Strategic angle: Nissan claims that moving production to the US is not feasible due to low margins on affordable vehicles.

editorial-staff Apr 4

Politics

Briefing: Search for missing airman presents serious test for US

Strategic angle: The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.

editorial-staff Apr 4

Politics

Briefing: Data center boom poses early challenge for New Jersey’s affordability agenda

Strategic angle: The rapid expansion of data centers in New Jersey raises concerns about the state's affordability initiatives.

editorial-staff Apr 4

Politics

Briefing: US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks

Strategic angle: Iran maintains open channels for dialogue amid the search for a missing US pilot.

editorial-staff Apr 4