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Briefing: Ukraine's Zelensky meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus, pushes military deals

Strategic angle: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aiming to strengthen security ties amid the ongoing war with Russia.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Key facts to understand cadmium, an emerging public health issue

Strategic angle: Cadmium, a heavy metal toxic to human health, is found in many everyday foods. Children and women are most affected by this carcinogenic contaminant, which is the subject of growing concern.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump hints at a new deadline for Iran in a mysterious social media post.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: CIA ‘deception campaign’ bought time for rescue of downed airman

Strategic angle: A strategic operation by the CIA provided crucial time for the safe recovery of a downed airman.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom

Strategic angle: The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

Strategic angle: The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: How the GOP’s fraud crackdown could impact the midterms

Strategic angle: An analysis of the potential effects of the GOP's fraud crackdown on upcoming elections.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran

Strategic angle: AP News reports on a bold rescue operation by the US in Iran.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

Strategic angle: The incident comes a week before the polls, and follows warnings of potential operations staged to influence voters.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Artemis II astronauts get closer to the moon

Strategic angle: The crew's journey to the Moon unfolds live, showcasing breathtaking views and challenges.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Two dead, dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean

At least 70 people were reported missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean, with two confirmed dead and 32 rescued.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

Strategic angle: The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it's time to set a new distance record.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Why is Donald Trump so mean?

Strategic angle: By shamelessly flouting democratic norms and flaunting his amorality, brutality and bad faith, the American president restores pride to his humiliated electoral base.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Florida communities with highest climate change risk face new Tallahassee hurdles

Strategic angle: New legislative challenges threaten efforts to address climate change in vulnerable Florida areas.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

Pope Leo calls for awareness and action against ongoing conflicts during Easter vigil.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: 'Can Le Pen and Bardella accept betraying a portion of their own voters to get elected?'

Strategic angle: The leaders of the far-right Rassemblement National have been contradicting each other openly and frequently.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: War in the Middle East: Israeli strike on South Beirut kills at least 4 people

Strategic angle: Olivia Bizot is live from Beirut.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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US Fighter Jet Downed: Insights from Spencer Boyer

Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense discusses Iran's claim of shooting down a US fighter jet.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: US war on Iran: Trump pressures allies in war effort but offers 'no role in strategy'

Strategic angle: Kethevane Gorjestani discusses the implications of Trump's approach to the Middle East crisis with Ian Lesser from the German Marshall Fund.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

Strategic angle: The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

Editorial Staff Apr 5