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Briefing: War in the Middle East: Israel expands operations in Lebanon

Strategic angle: Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, is our guest.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Camorra boss Roberto Mazzarella caught in luxury resort on Amalfi coast

Strategic angle: Mazzarella, head of the clan bearing his name, was on the list of Italy's most dangerous fugitives. Cash and luxury watches were seized in the operation.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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How Good is Our Intelligence on Iran?

Strategic angle: Former senior CIA and head of Interfor Academy assess the potential intelligence failures in U.S. preparation for Iran war. The post How Good is Our Intelligence on Iran? appeared first on Just Security.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: RFI Investigation: Ukrainian military in Libya and the strike on the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz

Strategic angle: French journalists report the presence of more than 200 Ukrainian military specialists in Libya and their alleged involvement in the attack on the Arctic Metagaz vessel using a maritime drone.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: 'London Falling': A teenage imposter, an aging gangster and a body in the Thames

Strategic angle: In 2019, 19-year-old Zac Brettler leapt towards the River Thames from a fifth-floor luxury apartment in central London. Patrick Radden Keefe investigates the story of the teen's double life in a new book.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Opinion: Humanity's hopes ascended with Artemis II

Strategic angle: NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II this week. The four astronauts aboard will travel around the moon.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Videos show US missiles being launched from Kuwait into Iran

Strategic angle: Evidence mounts of missile attacks on Iran amid US–Israel conflict, despite regional denials.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Ex-matador gored to death by bull at Spanish arena ahead of bullfight

Strategic angle: Ricardo Ortiz, 51, tragically lost his life while preparing for a traditional bullfight in Malaga.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: In Japan and South Korea, Macron advocates for a 'third way'

Strategic angle: The French president called for the creation of a 'coalition of independents' committed to a 'third way' set apart from both China and the United States.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Cubans study oil tanker diplomacy for signs of progress in secret talks with US

Strategic angle: Despite hostile rhetoric Trump let a Russian ship break his blockade – could it herald a Venezuela-style outcome? When a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, docked at Cuba’s Matanzas oil terminal on Tues

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Bahrain waters down UN proposal over opposition to allowing force to open Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: Bahrain modifies its stance on a UN proposal amid concerns over military intervention in the Strait of Hormuz.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: What is Israel's military objective in Lebanon?

Strategic angle: Israel's operations in Lebanon raise concerns about a potential new occupation as it seeks to weaken Hezbollah.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites

Strategic angle: The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: The busiest place you've never seen

Strategic angle: Photographer Julia Gunther and writer-filmmaker Nick Schönfeld chronicle the rhythms of daily life on Tristan da Cunha, the world's most remote inhabited island.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Why have US-South Africa relations soured?

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump wants to sideline South Africa on the world stage. What is his issue with the country and when did things start going south?

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Cuba begins prisoner release after mass pardon: over 2000 inmates released

Strategic angle: Ed Augustin, our correspondent in Cuba, has more.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Paris Mayor Grégoire unveils plan to tackle sexual violence in after-school programs

'I want to guarantee complete transparency for families'

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: Benin's Main Opposition Faces Crisis Before Presidential Elections

Strategic angle: Presidential elections to be held on April 12th in Benin.

editorial-staff Apr 4

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Briefing: World Marbles Championship: Competition takes place in the UK

Strategic angle: World marbles championship takes place in the UK: Follow on France 24!

editorial-staff Apr 4

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UN Security Council to Vote on Protecting Hormuz Shipping

A draft resolution aims to authorize defensive measures in response to Iranian disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

editorial-staff Apr 4