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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

Sports

Briefing: Dodgers receive glittering rings for another title

Strategic angle: The Dodgers slipped glittering World Series championship rings on their fingers on Friday night to celebrate their second straight title.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Sports

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

Politics

Briefing: Iran: Mysterious cargo at Isfahan nuclear site revealed by exclusive satellite image

Strategic angle: Le Monde reveals an image of a convoy at the gates of a major underground nuclear complex in Iran, potentially linked to enriched uranium stockpile.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

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

Politics

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

Travel

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

Sports

Briefing: Bulls' Ivey, Smith out rest of season with injuries

Strategic angle: The Bulls have ruled guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith out for the remainder of the season due to injuries.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Sports

Briefing: NBA fines Wolves' Reid $50K for ref comments

Strategic angle: Timberwolves' Naz Reid penalized for questioning officials' integrity after a close game.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Sports

Briefing: Sources: Curry (knee) ruled out another 2 games

Strategic angle: The Golden State Warriors will rule star guard Stephen Curry out for another two contests due to his ailing knee, extending his absence to at least 25 consecutive games.

Editorial Staff Mar 28