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Briefing: ‘Easter Lily’: U2 surprise drop new EP to mark Good Friday

Strategic angle: U2 releases their second EP in two months, featuring a song dedicated to parents of children in war zones.

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Briefing: US bank Goldman Sachs placed under police surveillance in Paris

Strategic angle: Police are on high alert days after a foiled attack on a Bank of America branch led to four people, including three minors, placed under formal investigation.

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Briefing: French and South Korean presidents say will work together on Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: On a visit to South Korea, French President Emmanuel Macron discussed collaboration with President Lee Jae Myung to stabilize the Middle East.

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Briefing: From the Amazon to Antarctica: These are the best once-in-a-lifetime marathons to try

Strategic angle: These marathons take runners from dramatic volcanoes to ice fields and historic landmarks, across St. Helena, Antarctica, China and more.

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Briefing: Rivian Just Outsold Ford In EVs By 40%

Strategic angle: Ford’s EV sales cratered in the first quarter, leaving room for Rivian to sweep in with a double-digit increase.

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Briefing: Vietnam invests in nuclear power. Russia as an important partner

Strategic angle: Vietnam is enhancing its nuclear power capabilities with significant support from Russia.

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Briefing: Trump threatens to destroy Iran power plants as reports emerge of downed U.S. F-35

Strategic angle: The threat comes a day after he said in a nationwide address that the U.S. military will be hitting Tehran 'extremely hard' for the next two or three weeks.

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Briefing: The Centennial State’s nuclear energy opportunity

Strategic angle: Exploring Colorado's potential in nuclear energy.

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Briefing: Germany: Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war

Strategic angle: Germany's peace movement is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches amid rising tensions from the Middle East conflict and concerns over conscription.

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303 Resistance: A Case Study in Cultural Sustainability

Manchester's 303 Resistance demonstrates a proactive approach to cultural preservation, emphasizing action over mere dialogue in the music sector.

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Briefing: Which European airports are most expensive to park your car this Easter?

Strategic angle: A new report reveals that airport parking can be an unexpected cost for Europeans on holiday.

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Briefing: Price on Littler-Van Veen clash: 'Sometimes you need to get peed off'

Strategic angle: Sky Sports discusses the intense rivalry between Littler and Van Veen.

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Briefing: Why Hodgson novelty masks deeper concerns at Bristol City

Strategic angle: Roy Hodgson's return from retirement to take the reins at second-tier Bristol City for just seven games raises questions about the club's future.

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Briefing: Germany news: Economist suggests autobahn speed limit amid Iran-enduced fuel price spike

Strategic angle: A leading economist has recommended a temporary highway speed limit due to rising fuel costs amid the Iran war.

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Briefing: New Tottenham boss De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments

Strategic angle: De Zerbi clarifies his stance on violence against women amid backlash.

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Pakistan and Afghanistan hold peace talks in China

First face-to-face contact since December comes after tensions erupted into open conflict.

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Briefing: Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government

Strategic angle: The Cuban government described the pardons as a 'humanitarian gesture' linked to Holy Week amidst U.S. pressures.

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Briefing: Are Iran-allied paramilitaries dragging Iraq into the war?

Strategic angle: After a large convoy of Iraqis crossed into Iran this week, observers worried they would join Iran's war effort against the US and Israel. But, experts say, Iraq's situation is way more complicated than that.

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Briefing: ‘Kids will find a way around it’: Europeans on proposed social media bans for children

Strategic angle: As countries across Europe consider banning social media for minors, opinions vary on the effectiveness of such measures.

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Briefing: Forget Brussels and Paris: Here are Europe’s new unexpected chocolate capitals

Strategic angle: Europe’s lesser-known chocolate cities are drawing attention this Easter, with Turin, Perugia and York ranked among the continent’s sweetest destinations.