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Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period

Cities across the west of Ukraine were hit, with residential buildings damaged and many injured.

Briefing: Iran war puts South Asia's Gulf remittances at risk

Strategic angle: Millions of South Asian workers in the Middle East provide a vital economic boost by sending money home. Economists warn these flows would be at risk if a protracted conflict dents the Gulf region's economies.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Iran war: US to deploy thousands more soldiers — reports

Strategic angle: The US combat forces are expected to come from the 82nd Airborne Division, which is capable of deploying anywhere in the world in under 24 hours.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Lebanon's humanitarian crisis worsens as fighting continues

Strategic angle: The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing and Israel has announced it may occupy Lebanon's south long term.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Impersonating Euronews: Pro-Kremlin disinformation network takes aim at Hungary's elections

Strategic angle: A network linked to pro-Kremlin actors is impersonating major media outlets to spread false claims about Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ahead of parliamentary elections.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: French economic growth undercut by war in Iran, national statistics office says

Strategic angle: The French economy will grow by only 0.2% in the first half of the year instead of the 0.3% forecast, according to Insee.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Congress loses a flying perk as DHS shutdown continues

Delta Airlines suspends specialty services for Congress members amid ongoing DHS shutdown.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Germany detains two of suspected spying for Russia

Strategic angle: The suspects allegedly surveilled a German national who supplied drones and related components to Ukraine, prosecutors said.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?

Strategic angle: Squeezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed free trade deal.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: 'I intend to go back to my country': Exiled Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine

Strategic angle: In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine expressed his intention to return to Uganda despite ongoing threats.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended

Strategic angle: US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: World Cup fans file ticket price complaint at EU

Strategic angle: Fans are urging the EU to intervene as World Cup ticket prices soar, with one seat reselling for over €163,000.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: ’I hope he can still be saved’: Germans flock to see stranded humpback whale as rescue hopes fade

Strategic angle: Police appealed to locals, who say they heard the whale's cries during the night, to keep their distance so 'that the animal does not become even more stressed.'

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Who is Trump talking to in Iran?

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump has postponed his threat to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure, claiming Tehran wants to negotiate a deal with Washington.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Byblos in Paris: Macron opens Lebanese heritage exhibition with warning to Israel over 'occupation'

Strategic angle: Emmanuel Macron inaugurates an exhibition celebrating Lebanon's Byblos amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian issues.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Middle East war weighs heavy on Iranian population

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in significant casualties and psychological impacts on the Iranian people.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Us and French TotalEnergies reach $1 billion deal to end wind farm project

Strategic angle: French energy giant Total is abandoning its plans to build offshore wind farms, pivoting back to fossil fuels.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: France's traditional chocolate Easter eggs get a makeover

Strategic angle: Easter is just around the corner, and that means chocolate is taking centre stage.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Denmark election dominated by domestic issues followed by Greenland crisis

Strategic angle: Danes voted on March 24 in parliamentary election, impacting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's future amid cost-of-living concerns.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: US 'shifts' towards diplomacy with Iran ahead of midterms

Strategic angle: Hopes rise for a de-escalation in tensions as the US engages in talks with Tehran.

Editorial Staff Mar 24