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Briefing: Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk

Strategic angle: The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Jesse Jackson’s family grapples with Illinois Senate endorsement controversy

Strategic angle: The family of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson faces internal disputes over the endorsement of a candidate for the Illinois Senate.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: 'For Donald Trump, the Middle East war is a way to avenge the United States' past military traumas'

Strategic angle: Political scientist Marie-Cécile Naves analyzes the White House's sensationalist war communications strategy.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: 'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan

Strategic angle: Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'

The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent 'catastrophic misuse' of its systems.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: 'I'm afraid of waking up to find my city has been bombed': Lebanese and Iranian students in France live with the anxiety of war from afar

Strategic angle: While they share similar worries for their families, Iranian and Lebanese students interviewed in Paris have starkly different perspectives on the war in the Middle East.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Michelin Guide 2026: Michaël Arnoult, the only new three-star chef

Strategic angle: Michaël Arnoult, chef at Les Morainières, earns a coveted third star in the latest Michelin Guide.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes

A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the U.S. on Sunday, dumping heavy snow in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies

Strategic angle: In a rebuke, a federal district court judge blocked the administration's reduction in the number of immunizations recommended for kids and also changes to an influential vaccine committee.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Chile’s new president launches border barrier plan to curb illegal immigration

Strategic angle: José Antonio Kast initiates a fortified barrier project to address illegal immigration issues.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Cuba hit by island-wide blackout amid Trump oil blockade

The Cuban government is investigating a total disconnection of its electrical system as the Trump administration continues to block oil shipments from Venezuela.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: ‘I think Cuba sees the end’: Trump hints at imminent change in the island nation

Strategic angle: Trump suggests significant shifts may be on the horizon for Cuba.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Social media abuzz with viral rumours of Benjamin Netanyahu's death

Strategic angle: Unverified reports circulate online, sparking widespread speculation.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: How Canada's embrace of Chinese EVs could scramble the American market

Strategic angle: Canada's shift towards Chinese electric vehicles may disrupt the U.S. automotive landscape.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Oil eases amid signs Iran is allowing some tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: Global oil prices fell sharply as a Pakistan-bound oil tanker navigated the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a potential easing of tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Vance backs Trump on Iran — but defends past skepticism

Strategic angle: Vance supports Trump's stance on Iran while addressing his previous doubts.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says

Kenya announces that Russia will cease the recruitment of Kenyans for the Ukraine war, amid concerns over false pretenses.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Supreme Court to hear expedited arguments on protected status for migrants

Strategic angle: The court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting some 6,000 Syrians and 350,000 Haitians who were granted Temporary Protected Status.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Acoustics, gold paint and board spouses - Politico

Strategic angle: Exploring the intersection of acoustics and aesthetics in political settings.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: French mayoral elections: Fractured vote reshapes alliances ahead of runoff

Strategic angle: France’s first round of mayoral elections has exposed a deeply fragmented political landscape, complicating traditional alliances.

Editorial Staff Mar 16