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Briefing: War on Iran risks emboldening hardliners, reinforcing value of covert nuclear programme

Strategic angle: Military strikes against Iran may strengthen hardline factions and validate their nuclear ambitions.

Middle East war: new Israeli strikes in Lebanon as Mojtaba Khamenei becomes Iran's new supreme leader

Overnight between Sunday and Monday, the IDF launched new heavy strikes in central Iran and against Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: India news: Parliament to debate Lok Sabha Speaker's removal

Strategic angle: A fiery debate is expected in India's lower house over Speaker Om Birla's removal amid a gas supply crisis.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: How the EU protects citizens and the economy in times of war and crisis

Strategic angle: The fallout of the Israel-US-Iran war affects Europeans abroad and threatens the EU’s energy security and economy. What crisis measures is Brussels activating to respond?

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Turkey caught in the middle as Iran war escalates

Strategic angle: Turkey has been watching with growing concern as the war between its neighbor Iran and the US and Israel escalates.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Learn to chill like a Finn: World’s happiest country is giving away Finnish Lakeland trips

Strategic angle: Visit Finland is inviting tourists to apply for a seven-day, all-expenses-paid trip this summer, where you’ll sauna bathe, go for dips in the lakes and head on forest walks in a bid to relax like a local.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: European hedgehogs are often hit by cars. Researchers say ultrasound could save them from extinction

Strategic angle: Road traffic accidents are thought to kill up to a third of hedgehogs in local populations.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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Briefing: Reading, puzzles and learning new skills may help delay Alzheimer’s disease, study suggests

Strategic angle: Keeping your brain active throughout life by learning new skills or reading could help delay Alzheimer’s disease.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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