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Briefing: Travelling to Spain for Easter? Prepare for flight disruption as airport staff call strikes

Strategic angle: The stoppages will coincide with a peak travel period, when millions of passengers pass through Spanish airports.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Outrage among EU leaders as Hungary's Orban U-turns on Ukraine loan

EU leaders express anger at Viktor Orban's refusal to lift veto on Ukraine funds, calling it disloyal and akin to blackmail.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Dancing robot performance goes awry, sending plates and chopsticks flying in hot pot restaurant

Strategic angle: A chaotic robot performance at a hot pot restaurant leaves diners in shock as dishware is sent flying.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds

Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Meta U-turns on Horizon Worlds VR shutdown after user backlash

Strategic angle: Meta has reversed its decision to pull the plug on Horizon Worlds in VR after backlash, keeping it alive as it shifts focus toward mobile growth and a wider user base.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: IEA Urges Swift Cuts in Oil Demand Amid Middle East Tensions

Strategic angle: The International Energy Agency calls for immediate action to reduce oil consumption through remote work and reduced air travel.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: 'Online diplomacy': How Trump narrates war in Iran on Truth Social

Strategic angle: Donald Trump is using Truth Social to defend his actions in Iran and criticize his opponents.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Tiktok leads social media platforms in mental health misinformation, study finds

Strategic angle: Social media, particularly TikTok, is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan

Strategic angle: European Union leaders accuse Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of obstructing vital aid for Ukraine, impacting EU unity.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: French stock up on essentials as war triggers price fears

Strategic angle: With the war in the Middle East triggering fears of a hike in prices for everyday goods, consumers in France are rushing to stock up on essentials.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Netanyahu’s Iran war press briefing targeted at ‘audience of one’: Donald Trump

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s press briefing on the Iran war was aimed specifically at President Donald Trump, according to reports.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Germany news: Merz campaigns, defense minister to Asia

Strategic angle: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on the campaign trail in a state election, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius departs for Asia.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: This Dutch train startup has launched with €19 tickets from Amsterdam to Berlin

Strategic angle: The service plans to expand to France in late 2026.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

US: Trump image approved for commemorative gold coin

An arts panel appointed by Donald Trump backed plans for a 24-karat commemorative coin featuring the US president, drawing criticism from Democrats.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Trump caught unprepared by escalation of war with Iran

Strategic angle: The American president struggles to justify US-Israeli intervention amid rising tensions.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un drives tank at military drill

Strategic angle: Kim's daughter has been frequently seen accompanying her father at high-profile military events, raising speculation about her future role.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: ‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green

Strategic angle: Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: From mall to torture site: The debate over El Helicoide's future in Venezuela

Strategic angle: Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela's most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Podcast: Is Europe's biggest political party shifting too far to the right?

Strategic angle: The European People's Party (EPP) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week amid reports that party boss Manfred Weber has been flirting with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent this.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Venezuela interim president replaces top military commanders in sweeping reforms

Delcy Rodriguez implements major changes in military leadership following US intervention.

editorial-staff Mar 20