Briefing: Old grudges return, derbies remain in Super League Rivals Round 2026
Strategic angle: Easter is on the horizon and for those who follow Super League that means one thing and one thing only... It is Rivals Round!
Editorial Staff Apr 1
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: Woods to miss Masters amid break from golf
Strategic angle: Tiger Woods will miss The Masters following his decision to take a break from golf after his car crash.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: NIH Director's Invocation of Vannevar Bush's Legacy Sparks Pushback
Strategic angle: Jay Bhattacharya's claim linking Trump administration policies to Vannevar Bush's vision has ignited controversy.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Opinion: Medicare is restricting care for 1 million Americans based on a faulty assumption. Congress must intervene
Strategic angle: Medicare is restricting care for 1 million Americans based on a faulty assumption.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits
Strategic angle: Little bits of greenery are popping up in cities, making summers more bearable for urbanites.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Why an ovary syndrome may get a new name: Men seem to have PCOS, too
Strategic angle: A quiet effort to change the name of PCOS is nearing completion, driven in part by growing evidence of a male version.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won't be easy
Strategic angle: The conflict in Iran is prompting Southeast Asian nations to consider nuclear options, though challenges remain.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Stocks jump and oil drops as Trump renews hopes of Iran war ending
Strategic angle: European and Asian markets surged on Wednesday amid renewed hopes that the Iran war could end soon after US President Donald Trump said American troops would leave in two to three weeks with or without a deal.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?
Strategic angle: It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: BP’s new chief promises ‘clear direction’ after turbulent year
Strategic angle: Meg O’Neill’s first message to staff pledges improved performance in difficult geopolitical environment
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: The Tesla Model S And Model X Are Officially Dead
Strategic angle: It’s the end of the road for the cars that set the standards for truly modern EVs, with plenty of range, comfort, and performance.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Tottenham Supporters' Trust criticises De Zerbi hire over Greenwood comments
Strategic angle: The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust has voiced concerns regarding Roberto De Zerbi's appointment due to his previous support for Mason Greenwood.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Trump says US to end war in Iran within ‘2 to 3 weeks’
US president says he is prepared to withdraw from conflict ‘whether we have a deal or not’
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: As US pursues 'maximalist demands', Iran relies on four decades of asymmetric warfare
Strategic angle: Carys Garland welcomes Ali Vaez to discuss the evolving dynamics of US, Israel, and Iran confrontations.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour
Strategic angle: Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumption.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: China gains ground in DR Congo’s mining sector as Australian firm loses permits
Strategic angle: China's influence in the DR Congo's mining industry expands following the loss of permits by an Australian company.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call
Strategic angle: Umpire C.B. Bucknor faces scrutiny after another overturned call in MLB.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Large Japanese companies are more optimistic despite Iran conflict, but analysts say this may not last
Strategic angle: The positive sentiment may not fully capture the impact from the Iran war, analysts said, as Japan's Tankan survey period ended in March.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps
Strategic angle: Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh's overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Iraq secure final World Cup spot with win over Bolivia, join France group
Strategic angle: Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1, marking their return to the finals after 40 years.
Editorial Staff Apr 1