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Briefing: The Iran oil shock: Who pays the most fuel tax in Europe?

Strategic angle: Fuel prices across Europe are soaring, with taxes making up more than half of the cost at the pump in many countries.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Sleep tracking apps can heighten anxiety in people with insomnia, study warns

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that sleep tracking devices may exacerbate anxiety in individuals suffering from insomnia by intensifying their focus on sleep quality.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens

Strategic angle: Analysts say the shipment could produce about 180,000 barrels of diesel, enough to meet Cuba's daily needs for up to 10 days.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: FCC Approves Merger of Nexstar and Tegna Amid Legal Challenges

Strategic angle: The Federal Communications Commission has greenlit the merger of Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, despite two lawsuits aimed at blocking the deal.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Europe's fertilizer crisis: prices surge due to Iran war and dependence on Russia

Strategic angle: The fertilizer market is facing a double crisis as the Iran war escalates and European dependence on Russian supplies becomes evident.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Israel and Iran exchange strikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets

Strategic angle: Activists reported hearing strikes around Iran’s capital, Tehran, just as blasts were heard in East Jerusalem with sirens and booms sounding across the city.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Putin conducts a 'special musical operation' in Europe

Strategic angle: Valery Gergiev seeks to return to Europe's concert halls amid cultural tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Middle East war live: Israel strikes Tehran on Persian New Year as war rattles energy markets

Strategic angle: Israel pounded Tehran with airstrikes Friday as Iranians marked Nowruz, or the Persian New Year, in the midst of a war that has sent shock waves through the global economy.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event

Strategic angle: The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Belarus releases 250 political prisoners as part of US deal

Belarus freed 250 political prisoners in its largest release yet, marking a significant humanitarian breakthrough linked to the easing of US sanctions.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: 'Nobody can blackmail us': Leaders excoriate Orbán's veto as he tests EU limits

Strategic angle: The Hungarian leader ups the rhetoric ahead of an April election, pushing the limits of EU rules close to breaking point.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Anne-Claire Legendre, new president of France's Arab World Institute: 'Our role is to provide tools for understanding'

Strategic angle: Legendre discusses her vision for revitalizing the Arab World Institute in an interview with Le Monde.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?

Strategic angle: Just under 100 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Umberto Bossi, provocative founder of Italy's League party, dies at 84

Strategic angle: 'A passionate political leader and a sincere democrat,' Italian President Sergio Mattarella said in tribute.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' as Tehran targets Gulf petro-facilities

Strategic angle: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses optimism about the war's duration while highlighting cooperation with the US.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Labor secretary’s security staffer resigns amid misconduct investigation

Strategic angle: A staff member of the Labor Secretary has stepped down following allegations of misconduct.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Gaza: Phase two of Trump's peace plan stalls amid war with Iran

Strategic angle: Planned measures are now at a standstill, including reconstruction of the enclave, the demilitarization of Hamas, the gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army and the establishment of a technocratic government.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Video of Iranian soldier being targeted in a Tehran strike is AI generated

Strategic angle: Doubts arise over authenticity of videos shared by pro-Israel accounts and Israeli media.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Qatar PM after Gulf energy attacks: 'This war must be stopped immediately'

Strategic angle: Qatar’s prime minister demands an immediate end to the conflict following missile strikes on energy facilities, urging Iran to halt attacks amid rising gas prices.

Editorial Staff Mar 19