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Briefing: Trump says Iranian negotiators 'better get serious soon, before it is too late'

Strategic angle: Trump's comments come amid ongoing confusion over whether the U.S. and Iran have held negotiations over ending the war.

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Briefing: Residents injured after blast in Israeli home amid new Iranian barrage

Strategic angle: Medics rushed to a blasted residential area in Kafr Qasim, central Israel, as Iran launched further projectiles, injuring five people and heightening fears of more strikes.

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Briefing: New Ford Mustang EcoBoost TLD Signature Edition Has Amazing Retro Graphics, And Only 550 Will Be Made

Strategic angle: The graphics were created by Troy Lee Designs, who has been painting helmets for race car drivers for decades.

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Briefing: EU set to vote on migrant 'return hubs'

Strategic angle: Human rights groups have warned of asylum seekers disappearing into 'legal black holes' beyond the borders of the European Union.

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Briefing: Iran plans to charge ships for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, report says

Strategic angle: Officials in Tehran have drafted legislation to create a toll system where ships pay for safe passage through the waterway, Iranian media reported.

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Briefing: Iran war: How many European citizens has the EU repatriated?

Strategic angle: Thousands of Europeans have been evacuated from the Middle East amid ongoing conflict. How are EU countries coordinating these operations, and what role is Brussels playing?

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Briefing: Ford Dragged An Upgraded Mustang GTD Back To The ‘Ring After The Corvette Kicked Its Ass

Strategic angle: Eight months after the Corvette ZR1X beat the Mustang GTD at the Nurburgring, Ford appears to have responded.

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Meta, YouTube Found Liable in US Social Media Addiction Case

A California jury has ruled that Meta and YouTube are responsible for the addictive nature of their platforms, potentially setting a precedent for future cases.

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Briefing: Volkswagen Admits Defeat And Pulls Skoda From China

Strategic angle: The drastic decision is a consequence of collapsing sales.

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Briefing: New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests

Strategic angle: The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.

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Briefing: Opinion: The perimenopause movement sells women the lie that they are ruled by their hormones

Strategic angle: The recent explosion of perimenopause attention tells women that they are controlled by their hormones.

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Briefing: World Cup 2026: Cost, Trump and travel give world fans pause

Strategic angle: As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026 amidst concerns over costs, visa issues, and safety.

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Briefing: India news: Andhra Pradesh bus fire leaves 13 dead

Strategic angle: A bus burst into flames after colliding with a truck in India's Andhra Pradesh, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and 20 injuries.

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Briefing: Mercedes Explains Where The V12 Survives And Where It's Dead

Strategic angle: The company's biggest engine is gone from Europe and other markets.

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Briefing: France is 'more and more keen' on Australia critical minerals investment, minister says

Strategic angle: Australia's Resources Minister highlights France's growing interest in critical minerals projects amid global competition.

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Briefing: Bangladesh: Several killed after bus plunges into river

Strategic angle: The bus, mostly carrying workers returning to Dhaka after Eid, fell into River Padma while attempting to board a ferry.

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Briefing: UN pushes emergency plan for Cuba aid amid US talks

Strategic angle: The UN has presented an aid action plan for Cuba to US officials, including fuel tracking models, as former President Raul Castro engages in discussions with the US.

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EU and Australia strike free trade deal after years of talks

Ursula von der Leyen and Anthony Albanese announced a compromise in Canberra aimed at boosting exports and strengthening economic ties amid global trade uncertainty.

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Briefing: Benn wants Garcia fight in UK stadium next after Prograis

Strategic angle: Conor Benn aims for a world title shot following his bout with Regis Prograis.

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Briefing: Donald Trump vs the oil market

Strategic angle: US president appears to make abrupt policy pivots based on swings in crude prices