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Briefing: Orbán vouches to 'break down the gates of the progressives in Brussels' if he wins elections

Strategic angle: At CPAC Hungary, Viktor Orbán promises to challenge progressive policies in Brussels if re-elected, amid a backdrop of restricted media access.

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Briefing: Before Robert De Niro Was A Star He Promoted AMC's Ambassador In A '70s Car Commercial

Strategic angle: Even future stars have to pay the bills. Robert De Niro brought warmth to the small screen as a recent college grad who wants his parents to admire his new car.

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Briefing: French voters to choose mayors in key cities including Paris and Marseille

Strategic angle: Voters across France head to the polls Sunday for mayoral runoffs in major cities including Paris and Marseille, with the left fighting to hold key strongholds and the far right seeking gains.

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Briefing: Germany news: State of Rhineland-Palatinate holds elections

Strategic angle: Voters in Rhineland-Palatinate are set to choose a new state government amidst local elections in Bavaria.

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Briefing: Why the second round of France's municipal elections matters

Strategic angle: The vote on Sunday, March 22, will provide valuable national insights, focusing on the far-right's result and the dynamics within the left and right.

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Briefing: 'I’m super-Republican, but you got my vote': The Democratic deer hunter setting his sights on flipping Iowa

Strategic angle: A unique political candidate aims to bridge party divides in Iowa.

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Briefing: Former special counsel Robert Mueller dies at 81

Strategic angle: Robert Mueller, former special counsel who investigated Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, died Friday.

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Briefing: Trump-Xi summit on hold until Iran conflict ends, people briefed say

Strategic angle: The anticipated summit between Trump and Xi is postponed due to ongoing tensions in Iran.

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Briefing: Germany news: Merz to call Trump amid Hormuz standoff

Strategic angle: The US president has ramped up pressure on European NATO partners to help patrol the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: Egypt intensifies diplomacy as Iran war reshapes regional tensions

Strategic angle: Egypt’s recent outreach comes as countries across the region try to contain the fallout from the war, with Gulf states under attack and leaders trying to avoid a wider conflict.

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Briefing: Vatican Launches Campaign to Encourage Divestment from Mining Industries

Strategic angle: The Vatican initiates a new campaign aimed at promoting divestment from environmentally harmful mining sectors.

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Briefing: Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France

Strategic angle: Emmanuel Grégoire faces a challenge from Rachida Dati in the upcoming elections.

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Briefing: Gabbard Testimony on Puerto Rico Voting Machines Raises Questions About Venezuela Conspiracy Theory

Strategic angle: Tulsi Gabbard's testimony brings to light the controversial role of conspiracy theories in the context of voting machine seizures.

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Briefing: 'Polish populists have decided to turn anti-European': Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski

Strategic angle: Warsaw's mayor discusses rising political tensions and the upcoming parliamentary elections.

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France's FM to visit Lebanon in show of 'support and solidarity' amid Middle East war

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will visit Lebanon to express solidarity with the Lebanese people amid ongoing conflict.

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Briefing: All the highlights from STAT’s Breakthrough Summit East

Strategic angle: In today's Morning Rounds newsletter, the highlights from #STATBreakthrough, a ruling against Kennedy’s gender-affirming care declaration, and more.

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Briefing: 'Online diplomacy': How Trump narrates war in Iran on Truth Social

Strategic angle: Donald Trump is using Truth Social to defend his actions in Iran and criticize his opponents.

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Briefing: Europe must end diplomacy and push for change in Iran, says Israeli UN ambassador

Strategic angle: Israel has called for an end to European diplomacy in Iran, urging a firmer hand alongside the US to force regime change in Tehran as the conflict rages on.

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Briefing: Israeli PM Netanyahu addresses press conference

Strategic angle: Netanyahu defends Israel and US campaign against Iran, highlighting successful airstrikes.

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Briefing: Paris mayoral candidate Grégoire accuses Macron of meddling in polls

Strategic angle: Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire claims President Macron intervened to influence the resignation of a far-right contender.