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Briefing: Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message

Strategic angle: During a Palm Sunday Mass, Pope Leo XIV emphasized peace and prayed for Christians in the Middle East, rejecting the notion that God endorses war.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: France condemns Houthis for entering Middle East war

Strategic angle: French officials criticize the Iranian-backed group for escalating tensions in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: The law is coming for social media, with the science still uncertain

Strategic angle: A California jury finds Meta and Google liable for child addiction, while France moves to restrict social media access for minors.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: The week in pictures: Massive daytime attack on Ukraine, 'No Kings' and France's adieu to Jospin

Strategic angle: France held a national tribute to former prime minister Lionel Jospin while Russia launched a significant daytime attack on Ukraine amidst global protests.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Strategic angle: Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia, raising concerns about increased car thefts in Europe.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people were seriously injured when a car plowed into pedestrians in Derby.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Emmanuel Grégoire inaugurated mayor of Paris

The Socialist succeeds Anne Hidalgo, who led the French capital for 12 years.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit

Strategic angle: A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: How to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price

Strategic angle: In February, TrumpRx joined a growing list of websites consumers can tap for discounts on their medicines. Here's a cheat sheet for getting the best deal.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Nepal: Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as prime minister

The 35-year-old reformist came to power following a wave of Gen Z-led protests that sent shockwaves through the country.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: A month into Iran, the GOP’s political reality sinks in

Strategic angle: The GOP faces new challenges as the situation in Iran evolves.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Andy Beshear Knows What It Takes for a Democrat to Win in a Red State

Strategic angle: Insights from Kentucky's governor on navigating political challenges in conservative territories.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Why a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back

Strategic angle: Pauline Newman's story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where judges are getting older and lifetime tenure is raising thorny questions about retirement.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Anti-war protests in Israel: Hundreds gather in Tel-Aviv

Strategic angle: Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, marking a significant increase in participation in weekly demonstrations.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Tehran threatens to target US universities in the region

Strategic angle: Overnight, powerful explosions were reported in both eastern and western parts of Tehran, lighting up the capital’s skyline.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Nepal: Ex-energy minister arrested in money laundering case

Strategic angle: A day after the arrest of the former prime minister, Nepalese police also arrested the country's former energy minister as part of an ongoing probe into money laundering.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Germany news: Rescuers launch fresh whale rescue effort

Strategic angle: Experts have launched a new effort to free a whale stranded for a second time after it spent days beached on the Baltic Sea coast.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Critics Claim Birthright Citizenship is Vulnerable to Fraud

Strategic angle: Debate surrounds the implications of 'birth tourism' on national security and legal principles.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals

Strategic angle: An Indiana company aims to shift bicycle production back to the U.S. with support from tariffs.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Pope Leo XIV makes historic visit to Monaco, first in nearly 500 years

On Saturday the Pope visits Monaco for a symbolic trip, the first papal presence there in nearly five centuries.

Editorial Staff Mar 29