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Briefing: Chimps' taste for fermented fruit hints at origins of human love of alcohol

Strategic angle: Scientists analyzed the urine of wild chimpanzees who'd feasted on fallen fruit to see how much alcohol they consumed from the fermented sugars.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: Iran attacks Israel, Gulf states, after naming new leader on Day 10 of war

Strategic angle: The price of crude oil briefly neared $120 a barrel Monday as Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei the supreme leader and then launched new attacks at Israel and Gulf states.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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G7 Nations to Hold Emergency Meeting on Oil as Stock Markets Sink

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will join talks that may include the release of oil reserves.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: “Save our girls”: crowd chases bus carrying Iranian women’s football team in Australia

Strategic angle: Crowds gathered on the Gold Coast, Australia, as a bus carrying the Iranian women’s national football team passed through the area.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: ‘Slopaganda’: Why the White House’s Hollywood-themed Iran war propaganda video is a new low

Strategic angle: The White House has drafted Tom Cruise, Walter White and Sith Lords in a propaganda video which celebrates the Iran strikes.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: ‘We are being tested’, Eurogroup president says as oil rises above $100

Strategic angle: Kyriakos Pierrakakis expresses concerns over rising oil prices and their impact on the EU.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: Iran war: Is Europe prepared for the fallout?

Strategic angle: The conflict between the US and Iran keeps unfolding, with thousands of Iranian casualties and escalating fighting across the Middle East.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: Rihanna's LA mansion struck by gunfire while singer was inside

Strategic angle: Reports indicate that at least one round from the 10 shots fired pierced a wall of the residence.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: Demonstrations mark International Women’s Day in Paris and Madrid

Strategic angle: Demonstrators gathered to denounce violence against women and call for gender equality.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: Leftist bloc dominates Colombia's divided congress in legislative polls

Strategic angle: Colombia's legislative elections result in a divided congress, yet President Gustavo Petro's leftist coalition remains dominant.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: Oil prices surge, stocks slide as Iran war spirals further

Strategic angle: Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis discusses the EU economy's resilience amid the ongoing conflict.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: Franz Ferdinand call out ‘warmongering murderers’ IDF and their song theft in propaganda video

Strategic angle: Alex Kapranos criticizes the IDF for using their hit song 'Take Me Out' in a controversial propaganda video.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: Europe’s rail renaissance gathers pace as travellers explore new routes and locations

Strategic angle: The resurgence has been building for several years, says the CEO and executive chairman of Rail Europe, but is now accelerating as governments and operators invest heavily in the sector.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: What is Europe’s crisis response strategy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Strategic angle: The war in Iran is testing Europe’s crisis preparedness and the effectiveness of the EU’s emergency coordination.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Briefing: European leaders set for emergency talks as Iran war enters day 10

Strategic angle: Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time for the latest updates.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Bird populations are shrinking ever faster in the face of climate change and agriculture - US study

‘Extremely adaptable’ bird species are declining at an alarming rate – with worrying implications for humans.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Can a taxpayer-funded European social media platform work?

A group of activists is urging the European Commission to support the creation of a European social network funded by civil society.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Mauritius beyond the beach: Mountain peaks, temple lakes and multicultural cuisine

While Mauritius is well known for its beautiful beaches and turquoise ocean, there are far more experiences to explore on the island.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Evaluating the Risks of AI Chatbots for Medical Advice

The launch of ChatGPT Health by OpenAI prompts a critical examination of the risks associated with AI-driven health consultations.

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Strategic view: Health advice from chatbots: what to know before using them

Strategic implications in focus: Following OpenAI's recent ChatGPT Health launch, here are key points to consider before relying on AI chatbots for medical guidance.

Editorial Staff Mar 9