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
Politics Briefing: Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC Strategic angle: Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched. editorial-staff Mar 16
Sports Briefing: In baseball's most star-studded game, Team USA is carried by some under-the-radar names Strategic angle: Tyler Rogers, David Bednar, Roman Anthony and Gunnar Henderson were the heroes for Team USA against the Dominican. editorial-staff Mar 16
Tech Briefing: Apply Now: $30 Million to Improve Government Services with AI Strategic angle: A new initiative offers $30 million to enhance government services through artificial intelligence. editorial-staff Mar 16
Politics Briefing: 5 takeaways from an Oscars night that spread the love Strategic angle: It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons. editorial-staff Mar 16