World Cup 2026: DRC celebrates the Leopards’ historic qualification
Strategic angle: DRC national football team makes history by qualifying for the World Cup for the second time.
Briefing: Italy ramps up coastal protection as erosion worsens
Strategic angle: The country risks losing about 20 per cent of its beaches by 2050 and 45 per cent by 2100, according to a recent report.
Briefing: Russians living in exile cope with grief far from home
Strategic angle: Since the start of the war against Ukraine, many Russians living in exile have been unable to return home for security reasons.
Briefing: Could fusion energy save Europe from the energy crisis?
Strategic angle: Proxima Fusion and other startups are exploring stellarators as a potential solution.
Briefing: EU warns capitals against turning energy crunch into fiscal crisis
Strategic angle: Excessive spending to cushion soaring prices would have ‘serious fiscal implications’, says economy commissioner.
Briefing: Sociologist Dominique Méda on the 'lessons of Lionel Jospin and Jürgen Habermas'
Strategic angle: As the race for the 2027 French presidential election gets underway, the former prime minister and the German philosopher should serve as sources of inspiration.
Briefing: UK Government Courts Anthropic for Expansion Amid US Defense Tensions
Strategic angle: The UK government seeks collaboration with Anthropic as tensions rise in US defense sectors.
Briefing: Erling Haaland the hat-trick hero as Manchester City thrash Liverpool in FA Cup
Strategic angle: Manchester City cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool, with Erling Haaland scoring three goals.
Briefing: Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over Mideast war
Strategic angle: Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November.
Briefing: Portugal among EU countries with the most people working close to 50 hours a week
Strategic angle: A recent Randstad analysis reveals Portugal's high percentage of employees working long hours, trailing only Greece, Cyprus, and France.
Briefing: The rise of Evangelicals is transforming French Protestantism
Strategic angle: French Protestantism is experiencing a shift as Evangelicals gain prominence, bringing a more conservative and open approach to faith.
Briefing: 'People's Republic' rumors: Does an Estonian city really want to join Russia?
Strategic angle: The Estonian city of Narva is on Europe's eastern border, right next to Russia. Recently there have been online rumors that some locals want to secede from Estonia and join Russia. What's really happening?
Briefing: Cocoa shortage: Why your Easter chocolate costs more than before
Strategic angle: Cocoa and chocolate prices in Europe have surged ahead of Easter, driven by fragile supply chains.
Briefing: Germany's New Religious Diversity
Strategic angle: As Christian churches decline, new religious buildings emerge, reflecting the diverse faiths brought by immigrants.
Briefing: Campaign to curb cars in Berlin sparks uproar ahead of election
Strategic angle: Conservatives and far right are opposing a citizens’ initiative to restrict traffic in the German capital
Briefing: UK courts Anthropic to expand in London after US defence clash
Strategic angle: Keir Starmer’s government steps up efforts to get American AI start-up to grow its presence in Britain
Briefing: Why Daytime Running Lights Are Mandatory In Europe But Not In The US
Strategic angle: Daytime running lights were designed to increase visibility of vehicles in low-light conditions. But while Europe makes them mandatory, the U.S. doesn't.
Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni embarks on a diplomatic tour in the Gulf region to address energy concerns and regional tensions.
Briefing: 'Gaza, Marseille is with you!': French boats set sail to join international aid flotilla
Strategic angle: Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.
Briefing: France announces crisis loans for firms hit by fuel-price surge
Strategic angle: Emergency loan programme launched to support small and medium-sized businesses affected by rising fuel costs.