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Macron touts Europe's 'predictability' during Japan visit in apparent swipe at Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes Europe's stability amid global uncertainties during his Tokyo visit.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance

The rapper "started feeling very ill" mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI

Woods announced he is stepping away to seek treatment following his arrest for DUI, missing the Masters for the second consecutive year.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Switzerland eyes dropping purchase of US Patriot air defence system over delivery delays

Strategic angle: Switzerland, which is not in NATO, had ordered five Patriot systems in 2022, with delivery scheduled to begin this year and to be completed in 2028.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Trump to give primetime address on war as questions swirl over his next move

Strategic angle: The US president finds himself under growing pressure at home to avoid a protracted conflict.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: A propaganda war on the National Mall pits Trump against satirical statues and posters

Strategic angle: The Trump administration and its critics are waging a war of images on the National Mall like none before.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Teams halt efforts for whale stranded off German coast as chances of rescue 'very low'

Strategic angle: A large-scale rescue operation involving firefighters, scientists, and maritime police has been called off due to low chances of success.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

Strategic angle: Tuesday's ruling reinstates the immigration status of those who came via CBP One and whose status was terminated.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Paris catacombs to reopen in 2026 after major safety renovation

Strategic angle: The Paris Catacombs will reopen in spring 2026 after major structural and visual upgrades aimed at protecting visitors and centuries-old human remains.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Hungarian opposition Tisza party cements lead ahead of April elections, polls show

Strategic angle: Set of polls indicate that Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party is ahead of Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz by 19–23 points among likely voters.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Judge deals Trump setback in civil suits over Capitol riot

A recent ruling poses challenges for Trump's legal battles related to the Capitol riot.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say

Strategic angle: Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Spain: Anti-Muslim chants mar Egypt soccer friendly

Spain's national team coach and football association condemn fans for 'Islamophobic' chants during a match against Egypt, prompting an investigation.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: South African Army Deployed to Combat Gang Violence

Strategic angle: The army has been sent to five provinces in South Africa as part of a year-long operation to address rising gang activity.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Apple marks 50 years as new museum opens in Netherlands showcasing tech giant's history

Strategic angle: Highlights of the museum include the Apple I, Apple’s very first computer, sold originally as a bare motherboard and now a rare collector’s gem valued at over $1 million.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Iran war pushes Germany's deficit to 4.2% as growth outlook is halved

Strategic angle: Germany's top economic institutes warn that the Iran war is revealing structural weaknesses, risking long-term underperformance without reform.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: The oil industry is betting big on plastics. Here's what that means for the future

Strategic angle: Journalist Beth Gardiner explores the fossil fuel industry's growing reliance on plastic products in her book.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Israel legalises death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

Israel's parliament has passed a controversial law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terror-related murders.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: 'One leg in uniform, one in a suit': How one young German is helping reshape Europe's security

Strategic angle: Léocadie Reimers represents a generation rethinking security, combining her experiences from military service with her work in private sector defence.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Germany's first Omani LNG shipments arrive despite Middle East disruptions

Strategic angle: Germany's first Omani LNG deliveries are arriving on schedule, but analysis reveals deeper exposure to the Middle East crisis.

Editorial Staff Apr 1