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Briefing: Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

Strategic angle: The plan would fund DHS, except for immigration enforcement, through September.

Briefing: 'There's a certain romanticism to sending humans into space'

Strategic angle: Dr. David Brown discusses the potential of the Artemis II mission to usher in a new era of human spaceflight.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: The FDA approves a new obesity pill, giving patients another option

Strategic angle: The daily pill called Foundayo got a fast track through the Food and Drug Administration.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: A Turkish border town known for its cats - in times of peace

Strategic angle: The border town of Van in Turkey is known for being a hub for Iranian travelers, its lavish breakfasts, and its cats.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Debunking claims Israeli Jews are 'stealing land' in Morocco

Strategic angle: A viral video claims Israeli Jews are reclaiming land in Morocco, but the evidence is misleading.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: 'It's a nightmare for Keir Starmer' as UK PM sees 'special relationship' with US unravel

Strategic angle: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for closer ties with Europe amid global instability and criticism from Trump.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: "Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa

Strategic angle: In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable regions.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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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