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Briefing: France hosts ‘No Kings’ march as anti-Trump protests spread

Strategic angle: Hundreds rally in Paris’ Place de la Bastille for a “No Kings” protest against Donald Trump, denouncing authoritarianism and “endless wars”.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: The Spring Break Battle Over Florida’s Tourism Image

Strategic angle: A political struggle emerges as Florida's tourism image faces scrutiny during spring break.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 5

Strategic angle: Russia launched over 270 drones at Ukraine overnight, resulting in multiple casualties.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?

Strategic angle: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the conflict, raising concerns over global shipping and regional stability.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Belgium's state-owned railway shines light on Holocaust role

Strategic angle: A Holocaust survivor and the son of a Nazi collaborator share their experiences at Brussels' Train World museum, emphasizing the importance of remembering history.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Tens of thousands march against far right in London ahead of local elections

Strategic angle: Protesters demonstrate in central London to oppose the rise of far-right movements ahead of crucial elections.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Bank of America agrees to pay $72 million to settle Epstein sex-trafficking suit

The settlement addresses claims that the bank overlooked warning signs related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: France unveils aid to shield key sectors from soaring fuel prices

Strategic angle: The French government announces €70 million in aid to support transport, fishing, and agriculture amid rising fuel costs.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Deadly Russian strikes damage port, maternity hospital

Strategic angle: Russian air attacks across Ukraine early Saturday killed at least four people and damaged critical infrastructure, including a port and a maternity hospital.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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22 die off coast of Greece after six days at sea in migrant rubber boat

Greek coastguards rescue 26 survivors as tragedy unfolds in the Mediterranean.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Why some Democrats want to shut off Hasan Piker’s ‘megaphone’

Strategic angle: A look into the concerns surrounding Hasan Piker's influence in political discourse.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: WTO Members Introduce World's First Baseline Digital Trade Rules

Strategic angle: Despite opposition, WTO members have successfully established foundational digital trade regulations.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: 'History is repeating itself': Fears of Israeli occupation grow in Lebanon

Strategic angle: Fears of an Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon are growing among residents as more and more people become displaced due to ongoing air strikes.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Whale stranded off Germany's coast gets stuck again

Strategic angle: The unlucky humpback was spotted stranded on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar, less than two days after being set free.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Dems’ Piker pickle - Politico

Strategic angle: An analysis of the Democratic Party's current challenges and strategies.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: CISA Drops Probe into Failed Polygraph Test Opened by Former Chief

Strategic angle: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has concluded its investigation into a controversial polygraph test initiated by its former leader.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: ‘The alarm bells are going off’: Air travel hits new lows

Strategic angle: Politico reports on the alarming decline in air travel and its implications.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charge in Florida

Strategic angle: Peters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it online, authorities say.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Singer Gims charged with 'aggravated money laundering'

The artist was held in police custody as part of an ongoing investigation into a vast international money laundering case.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: US embassy in Mexico prompts outrage with AI video promoting ‘self-deportation’

Strategic angle: AI-generated footage depicts group of men performing a corrido, singing phrases including ‘return to your roots’

Editorial Staff Mar 28