Briefing: The decapitation dilemma
Strategic angle: Long regarded as dishonourable or counterproductive, the idea of targeting enemy leaders is becoming normalised. What do we lose along with the taboo?
Editorial Staff Mar 28
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: U-M rides Lendeborg's all-around show into Elite 8
Strategic angle: Yaxel Lendeborg did a bit of everything in a brilliant performance Friday night, putting up 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead Michigan past Alabama 90-77 and into the Elite Eight.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Behind the scenes of the pope's unexpected visit to Monaco
Strategic angle: To the surprise of many observers and French bishops, Leo XIV is visiting the city-state on Saturday.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Nepal: Former PM Oli arrested over deadly protests
Ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also taken into custody amid probe into their roles during deadly anti-corruption protests last September, which killed 76 people.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: BMW Should Have Put The M3 V8 In A Mini, But Since They Didn't I'm Glad This One Exists
Strategic angle: The Mini wasn't built with large-displacement engines in mind, but that doesn't stop this big BMW V8 from looking right at home in the tiny engine bay.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Foster delivers in return as Duke ousts St. John's
Strategic angle: Caleb Foster returned from a broken foot to lead Duke past St. John's, keeping their national title hopes alive.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: US senators to urge passage of defence bill in visit to Taiwan
Strategic angle: Trip by bipartisan lawmakers shows support in face of rising Chinese pressure
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Senate agrees to end shutdown for most of DHS
Senate reaches a consensus to prevent a government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: From jammed broadcasts to a blocked website: BBC Russian's 80 years of defiance
Strategic angle: For half a century, BBC Russian had to fend off jammers. Now its website is blocked, but millions still read it.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Follow live: St. John's, Duke battling in close contest with Elite Eight on the line
Strategic angle: Tune in for live updates as St. John's faces Duke in a thrilling Elite Eight matchup.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Analyzing the Exclusive EDM Track Marketplace Dynamics
The exclusive EDM track marketplace presents unique opportunities and risks for industry stakeholders, particularly DJs and producers seeking ownership.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Governor Cox, other local leaders speak on future of nuclear energy in Utah
Local leaders discuss the potential and future of nuclear energy in Utah.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: McCollum says he will remain as Iowa's coach
Strategic angle: Iowa head coach Ben McCollum confirms he will return for the 2026-27 season amid potential job openings.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: War in Iran: Israel and Gulf states fear a hasty US exit
Strategic angle: Under pressure from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the US president could decide to call a ceasefire, but that would resolve neither the issue of access to this maritime passage nor the question of the Iranian threat in the region.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: A Man Spent $160,000 On A BYD And Watched It Try To Drive Into Oncoming Traffic
Strategic angle: BYD’s God’s Eye driver-assist system is facing complaints as glitches emerge across a number of vehicles.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: US envoy hopeful on Iran talks as strikes target nuclear facilities
Strategic angle: Steve Witkoff expresses optimism for upcoming meetings despite US-Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Ancient bones show dogs have been woven into human life for nearly 16,000 years
Strategic angle: New findings reveal the deep-rooted relationship between humans and dogs, dating back millennia.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Trump calls Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Trump'
Strategic angle: Trump recently floated the possibility that the strait could be controlled jointly by 'me and the ayatollah' as part of a resolution to the Iran war.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Mercedes Is Revealing Three SUVs At Once, And One May Land With A New V8
Strategic angle: The facelifted GLS and GLE will sport new grilles, starry lights, and an updated interior
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Orano Completes License Submission for IKE Uranium Enrichment Facility
Strategic angle: Orano has finalized its scheduled license submission to the U.S. NRC for the Project IKE uranium enrichment facility.
Editorial Staff Mar 27