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Oil falls as U.S. weighs releasing sanctioned Iranian crude to cool prices

The U.S. considers releasing Iranian crude to stabilize oil prices amid market fluctuations.

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Belarus releases 250 political prisoners as part of US deal

Belarus freed 250 political prisoners in its largest release yet, marking a significant humanitarian breakthrough linked to the easing of US sanctions.

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Briefing: A water solution for drought‑prone South Africa: We designed systems to replenish aquifers

Strategic angle: South Africa is the 30th driest country in the world. Over 400 towns rely on aquifers for their water supply.

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Briefing: Granite Mining Project Sparks Local Debate

Strategic angle: A contentious granite mining project is igniting discussions among local residents and stakeholders.

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Briefing: 'Nobody can blackmail us': Leaders excoriate Orbán's veto as he tests EU limits

Strategic angle: The Hungarian leader ups the rhetoric ahead of an April election, pushing the limits of EU rules close to breaking point.

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Briefing: Cavs' Mitchell sits vs. Bulls with bruised eye

Strategic angle: Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell will miss the game against the Chicago Bulls due to a bruised left eye.

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Briefing: Bird flu risk to Danish cattle: New tool can warn farmers before infection spreads

Strategic angle: A new tool aims to alert farmers to potential bird flu outbreaks in cattle, helping to mitigate risks.

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Briefing: Oldsmobile V8 Gives One Of Shelby’s Rarest Creations A Very Different Identity

Strategic angle: One of Shelby’s rarest builds has surfaced again, giving enthusiasts a chance to revisit a car many have never seen before.

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Briefing: Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister to defend Iran attack secrecy

Strategic angle: During the meeting, Trump praised Japan for 'stepping up' to assist in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, 'unlike NATO.'

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Briefing: NSW will continue to green-light coalmine expansions – ignoring a warning from its own climate agency

Strategic angle: Minns Labor government criticised over strategy as no new mines have been proposed for several years.

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Briefing: Political influence ‘a serious problem’ for FDA under Trump, former commissioner says

Strategic angle: Robert Califf highlights the shift towards political decision-making in the FDA during the Trump administration.

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Briefing: Moral metrics: Are corporate algorithms becoming our new moral authorities?

Strategic angle: Exploring the influence of corporate algorithms on personal and societal decision-making.

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Briefing: Supermicro co-founder charged in conspiracy to export Nvidia chips to China

Strategic angle: US prosecutors allege two employees and a contractor smuggled servers through south-east Asia

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Briefing: Valve’s huge SteamOS 3.8 update adds long-awaited features — and supports Steam Machine

Strategic angle: Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.0 in preview, introducing support for Steam Machine and new features for handhelds.

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Briefing: The New Volkswagen Atlas Is Getting A Screen It Never Had Before

Strategic angle: The redesigned Atlas will echo the Teramont Pro and adopt a high-tech interior.

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Briefing: Push Events into a Running Session with Channels

Strategic angle: Learn how to enhance your application by pushing events into active sessions using channels.

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Briefing: The Electric Lexus ES Is Officially On Sale, With 307 Miles Of Range

Strategic angle: The Lexus ES will be available in both electric and hybrid forms, but the EV arrives first.

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Briefing: Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?

Strategic angle: Just under 100 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

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Briefing: Umberto Bossi, provocative founder of Italy's League party, dies at 84

Strategic angle: 'A passionate political leader and a sincere democrat,' Italian President Sergio Mattarella said in tribute.

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Briefing: Oil eases from day’s highs as Israeli leader’s comments temper market nerves

Strategic angle: Wall Street recovers after Benjamin Netanyahu says US-Israeli strikes have destroyed Tehran’s ability to enrich uranium.