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Briefing: Macron denounces far right and hard left, saying they 'remain dangerous'

Strategic angle: In his first public comments since the first round of municipal elections, President Emmanuel Macron warned against parties making 'deals' with the 'extremes.'

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Briefing: Beirut building collapses amid fresh Israeli strikes in capital city's centre

Strategic angle: Intense Israeli strikes lead to building collapse in Beirut, raising death toll to at least 900 since early March.

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Briefing: Leapmotor Will Soon Start Building EVs In Spain

Strategic angle: The Chinese brand is expected to use Stellantis' plant in Zaragoza to build the B10.

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Briefing: France ready to help U.S. secure Strait of Hormuz — but not while ships are under attack

Strategic angle: European countries are reluctant to get involved in the U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran, seeing it as a war of choice rather than necessity.

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Briefing: Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?

Strategic angle: With the center-right increasingly teaming up with the far-right in the European Parliament, EU politics may be headed for a significant shift.

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Briefing: Shahed drones are a symbol of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow

Strategic angle: Exported from Iran to Russia, these drones have been enhanced with advanced technologies.

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Briefing: War in Iran: 'Spain's resolve stands in stark contrast to France's stance, which seems more accepting of US-Israeli strikes'

Strategic angle: Historian Laurence Badel analyzes the reasons behind the Spanish government's 'no to war' position and the impact of this decision on the European diplomatic landscape.

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Briefing: 'I tell my children it’s just thunder': How ordinary Iranians are dealing with war

Strategic angle: As US and Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Iran, many residents there live in fear, choosing to limit outings as much as possible.

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Briefing: Pakistan denies it targeted Kabul hospital, says it hit 'terrorist' targets

Strategic angle: Pakistan claims precision strikes were aimed at military installations, rejecting allegations of civilian casualties.

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Briefing: From museum-curated living to sustainable Alpine fine dining: The greatest European places in 2026

Strategic angle: A look at some of the most iconic European sights and hotels on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list.

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Briefing: Macron says France could join Hormuz ship escorts once situation 'calmer'

Strategic angle: The French president rejected US President Trump's calls for immediate action to reopen the key oil route, but said an international escort mission could be considered once fighting subsides.

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Briefing: Oppo’s nearly creaseless foldable isn’t launching in Europe after all

Strategic angle: The Find N6 features a 'zero-feel crease' but will not have a global launch as expected.

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Briefing: 'Like buying a ticket to the Titanic': EU leaders reject Trump's Hormuz demands

Strategic angle: EU leaders have almost universally rejected US president Donald Trump’s demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: 'This is not our war': Europe refuses to be dragged into Trump's war with Iran

Strategic angle: The American president has demanded that his allies help unblock the Strait of Hormuz for Gulf oil tankers. France aims to lead an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation, but only once hostilities have ended.

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Briefing: BNP bets European private credit boom can defy US downturn

Strategic angle: Asset management chief points to continent’s financing needs and more stringent regulation to protect from mis-selling

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Briefing: From Vienna’s rooftops, the Kremlin is listening in

Strategic angle: Russia has increased satellite dish activity on buildings it owns in Austrian capital

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Briefing: Serbia emerges as main hub for Russian destabilization operations in Europe

Strategic angle: Three Serbian nationals were sentenced for anti-Muslim acts linked to the Kremlin.

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Briefing: Volkswagen Details Its Cheapest Electric Crossover With A €28K ($32K) Starting Price

Strategic angle: The new ID. Cross joins Volkswagen’s lineup in Europe with two batteries and three motor options.

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Briefing: Bettman: 'Time will tell' if Russia in '28 World Cup

Strategic angle: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman comments on the potential inclusion of Russia in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.

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Briefing: Trump says China, Japan and Korea should be ‘thanking’ US for strikes

Strategic angle: President says ‘numerous’ nations vow to help protect vessels, while UK and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war