Politics Briefing: Germany Demolishes Sections of Major Highway Bridge in Controlled Blast Strategic angle: A controlled explosion takes down parts of the A7 motorway bridge as part of a significant replacement project. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Politics Briefing: 'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war Strategic angle: The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Politics Briefing: Markets may be underestimating how the Iran war could hit the global economy Strategic angle: The Iran war is exposing fragile economic chokepoints, raising concerns about long-term supply disruptions. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Entertainment Briefing: Oscars 2026: Here are all the moments you didn't see on TV Strategic angle: Inside the winners room and other insights from behind the scenes. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: EU scrambles to curb energy costs as Iran war hits markets Strategic angle: The European Union is taking urgent measures to address rising energy costs amid escalating tensions in Iran. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Politics Briefing: Netanyahu’s rivals compete to outdo him over Iran Strategic angle: Israel’s opposition parties criticise PM’s management of war even if they express strong support for offensive Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Retail investors pull billions from private capital’s credit gold mine Strategic angle: Flood of redemptions threatens to stall one of Wall Street’s most important sources of growth Editorial Staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: UniCredit’s Orcel draws level with UBS chief Ermotti after record pay deal Strategic angle: Italian executive received €16.4mn pay package last year, a 24% rise from 2024 Editorial Staff Mar 16
Sports Briefing: Mexico City sets world record for largest soccer class Strategic angle: Over 9,000 participants gather for a massive open-air soccer class, setting a new world record. Editorial Staff Mar 16
Entertainment Briefing: The highs and lows of the 2026 Oscars Strategic angle: No slaps and no disastrous cock-ups, but the ceremony still managed to serve up highlights, from the silly to the sobering. Editorial Staff Mar 16