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Briefing: Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana

Strategic angle: Locals say the structure, in a school complex, was in use despite lying unfinished for a number of years.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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US to allow Russian oil tanker to bring relief to Cuba, despite blockade

The Trump administration has effectively cut off Cuba from key oil shipments, with devastating effects on the island.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Jack White hits out at ‘egomanical conman’ Donald Trump’s plan to sign all US currency

Strategic angle: The former White Stripes frontman has slammed the US Treasury Department’s decision to include Trump’s signature on dollar bills.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: EU fisheries ‘under strain’ as conflict and costs bite, warns Commissioner Kadis

Strategic angle: Kadis warned of growing anxiety among EU governments as costs rise and markets remain volatile.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: €9,000 for a 'prime' balcony in Seville and other sky-high Holy Week prices

Strategic angle: The tourism boom and soaring demand are driving up prices to watch Holy Week processions in cities such as Seville.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China

Strategic angle: Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, expected to take place in April, marks a significant moment for Taiwan's main opposition party.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Europe Needs a New Mindset and the Courage to Act

Strategic angle: Why Europe’s competitiveness depends on governance reform — and on investing in people and leadership.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: War anxiety? What one expert recommends to protect your mental health

Strategic angle: Economic uncertainty over the Iran war generates growing social concern that affects the mental health of many people.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Office chair Grand Prix rolls through Japanese streets

Strategic angle: The ISU-1 Grand Prix in Japan is a two-hour office chair race where teams rotate riders, entertain crowds and compete for a grand prize of 90 kilos of rice.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Desperately seeking viewers: What Spain must do to attract people into cinemas again

Strategic angle: Despite having more investment, productions and a new wave of celebrated young cross-platform talent, Spain's film industry is failing to match audience figures from a decade ago.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Is the EU is trapped in its own unanimity rule?

Strategic angle: Should one member state be able to hold the entire EU in its grip? And how can the EU fix its own veto-trap? Take our poll, join the conversation!

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Is the EU’s own veto right a leverage tool? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Strategic angle: Europe’s own nature is becoming a risk to itself as member states exercise their veto rights frequently.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Brush up: How to plan a creative holiday in Europe

Strategic angle: More people are seeking experiential and retreat-based travel – creative holidays do both, and there are trips to suit all palettes.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Israel restores Latin Patriarch’s access to Holy Sepulchre church after international outcry

Strategic angle: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces full access for the Latin Patriarch following previous restrictions.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: WTO talks end in stalemate over e-commerce

Strategic angle: The US and Brazil accused each other of blocking an agreement over taxes on international online trade.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare

Strategic angle: Violence erupted in the central Haitian town of Petite-Rivière de l'Artibonite early Sunday morning as a powerful gang warred with a vigilante group.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Drama, desire and Darth Maul: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Strategic angle: The Wellcome Collection explores how we experience ageing while Zendaya and Robert Pattinson bring The Drama - here are this week's particularly eggcellent highlights.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: How US 'Liberation Day' tariffs reshaped global trade

Strategic angle: One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: European markets set for lower open as oil prices continue to soar

Strategic angle: Brent crude has jumped more than 50% since the Iran conflict began, as Asian markets fall and European stocks are set to open lower.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Maps, Math, and the Moon: How women’s innovations have shaped modern computer science

Strategic angle: This Women’s History Month, we look at how women’s innovations have advanced the field of computer programming.

Editorial Staff Mar 30