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Briefing: Inside China’s 'robot school' where humanoid machines are learning everyday tasks

Strategic angle: Using VR headsets and controllers, Chinese researchers are teaching humanoids to carry out everyday tasks.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Prison sentences for pair who attacked gay men hailed as sign of hope for Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community

Strategic angle: The sentencing of two attackers in Kenya is seen as a positive step for LGBTQ+ rights amidst rising homophobic violence.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: How high could Europe's inflation go if the Iran war continues?

Strategic angle: Economists warn that ongoing conflict may lead to soaring inflation rates in the eurozone.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Arrests, accusations and arguments - the Mugabe family after losing power

Strategic angle: With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe's ex-first family.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Modern wars grow interconnected as Ukraine and Russia seek strategic foothold in Iran war

Strategic angle: Eve Irvine welcomes Scott Lucas to discuss the implications of the Ukraine war and its connection to the escalating confrontation with Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Global development our 'first line of defence’: Marcos Neto warns 'multilateral system under strain'

Strategic angle: Marcos Athias Neto emphasizes the urgent need for global development amidst a crisis affecting the multilateral system.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Iranian Kurdish fighters in Iraq hope Tehran's 'hated dictatorship' will fall

Strategic angle: Between 4,000 and 5,000 Iranian Kurdish fighters are based in Iraqi Kurdistan, anticipating a shift in power due to US-Israeli operations.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Katy Perry loses trademark case against Australian designer Katie Perry

Strategic angle: The US singer faced a setback in her trademark battle with an Australian designer sharing her name.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: War in Iran and Lebanon: France steps up evacuation of its citizens by air, land and sea

Strategic angle: France is intensifying efforts to repatriate its citizens amid escalating conflict in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Live: Israel and Iran exchange strikes as missile threats escalate

Strategic angle: Israel activated air defences after missile attacks from Iran, escalating tensions in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: US weighs sending forces into Iran to secure nuclear stockpile, reports say

Strategic angle: Concerns rise over Iran's nuclear capabilities as US considers military options.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Fire engulfs a bus in Switzerland, killing 6 people and severely injuring 3 others

Strategic angle: A tragic incident in Switzerland has left multiple casualties as a bus caught fire.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Iran warns protesters forces have 'finger on the trigger'

Strategic angle: Iran's police chief issued a stark warning to anti-government protesters, labeling them as 'enemies' amidst escalating tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women

Strategic angle: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: From 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week: The rise of '996' work culture in French start-ups

Strategic angle: Driven by the race for artificial intelligence, some French start-ups now value total employee commitment and constant availability as key conditions for success.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Trump-endorsed Republican advances to runoff in Georgia special election for MTG’s seat

Strategic angle: A Trump-backed candidate moves forward in a crucial Georgia special election.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?

Strategic angle: Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Two more people connected to Iranian football team choose to stay in Australia

Strategic angle: A player and a support staff member join five others in opting to remain in Australia after most of the team departed.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Christophe Lecourtier Expected to Lead French Development Agency

Strategic angle: Current ambassador to Morocco poised for a significant role in international development.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire

Strategic angle: Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.

Editorial Staff Mar 10