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Briefing: Germany news: Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder visits North Carolina

Strategic angle: Markus Söder will view the BMW plant in Spartanburg, among other stops, after visiting Texas.

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Briefing: Multiple explosions, airstrikes knock out power in Tehran

Strategic angle: Residents report power outages following a series of explosions and airstrikes in the Iranian capital.

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Briefing: Football: Valiant Black Stars narrowly lose to Germany in Stuttgart

Strategic angle: Ghana lost 2-1 to Germany in a friendly match in Stuttgart, ahead of their World Cup campaign.

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Briefing: The unanimity trap: what is the EU veto and why is it so hard to reform?

Strategic angle: Hungary's opposition to the €90bn package for Ukraine highlights the challenges of the EU's unanimity requirement.

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Briefing: Regulatory Roadblocks for Commercial Use of Drones in Europe

Strategic angle: While drones are driving innovation across industries, European agriculture still lags in unlocking their full potential due to regulatory challenges.

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Briefing: More drilling in North Sea ‘not the answer’ for UK energy security, say former military leaders

Strategic angle: Government urged to prioritize renewable energy sources over fossil fuels.

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Briefing: ‘A national scandal’: trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Strategic angle: Campaigners argue that overfished marine areas are ‘protected only on paper’ as precious ocean life faces threats.

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Briefing: Cracks appear in US-UK security co-operation after Trump-Starmer tensions

Strategic angle: Differences over war in Iran are hitting working relationships between diplomats, officials and military personnel.

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Briefing: War is transforming Ukraine's dogs who live on the front line

Strategic angle: Canines found near combat zones are adapting to survive in a hostile environment, according to a study.

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Briefing: What learning English means to migrants

Strategic angle: Learning English is crucial for adult migrants in the UK, yet many struggle with the language.

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Briefing: Germany beat Ghana to complete confidence-boosting March

Strategic angle: A late winner from Stuttgart's Deniz Undav secured a second friendly win in a week for Germany.

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Stranded Humpback Whale in Baltic Sea Shows Signs of Deterioration

Rescuers express concern as the whale barely moves and reacts less to stimuli.

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Briefing: 'The Houthis hold serious cards' expert says, amid threats to choke off Red Sea passage

Strategic angle: Dr. Elisabeth Kendall discusses the strategic importance of the Red Sea amid Houthi threats.

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Briefing: Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy

Strategic angle: Ukraine's president indicates that partners are concerned about rising energy prices amid ongoing conflict.

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Briefing: ‘EPO Technology Dashboard’ aims to give Europe a boost in the innovation race

Strategic angle: An updated data‑driven edition of the European Patent Office’s annual patent statistics was presented in Brussels, offering new insights into Europe’s innovation performance and current technology trends.

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Briefing: QIA plans to buy 10% stake in Italy’s Golden Goose

Strategic angle: QIA is set to acquire a significant stake in the luxury fashion brand.

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Briefing: Pessimism sets in for Europe as Iran war hits economic and consumer confidence

Strategic angle: Economic sentiment in Europe plummeted in March, according to the latest flash data released on Monday.

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Briefing: EU-Australia Trade Deal: What Does Business Between the Two Look Like?

Strategic angle: The trade between the EU and Australia is expected to climb as much as 33% over the next decade after they signed a landmark deal.

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Briefing: Spain closes its airspace to all US aircraft involved in Iran war

Strategic angle: The ban comes amid strained relations between Madrid and Washington following US President Donald Trump's threat to cut off trade with Spain.

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De Zerbi open to joining Tottenham to become new boss immediately

Ex-Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is open to joining Tottenham as their new head coach immediately, according to Sky in Italy.