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Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack

Tensions escalate as Iran retaliates against perceived threats from Israel.

Briefing: Indians flock to fuel pumps as Iran war drives shortage fears

Strategic angle: From Gujarat to Tamil Nadu, long lines at fuel pumps reflect growing anxiety over oil supplies even as officials urge calm and assure of adequate supply.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: The song contest that never was: Why Latin America still lacks its own Eurovision

Strategic angle: Latin artists may rule the charts and pack stadiums worldwide, yet Latin America still lacks a Eurovision-style televised music mega-festival; the reasons lie in history, industry and politics.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Money

Briefing: Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis

Strategic angle: Asia is revisiting strategies from the COVID-19 pandemic to address the ongoing fuel crisis.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Money

Briefing: RTX Investors Weigh Rare Earth Risks Against Missile Program Strength

Strategic angle: Investors are evaluating the implications of rare earth material supply on RTX's missile program.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Sports

Briefing: 'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Strategic angle: Following the death of Ricky Hatton, families and former champions tell a new BBC documentary the sport has not filled the void in care for its fighters.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Sports

Briefing: Football: France have arrived in Boston to face Brazil and Colombia

Strategic angle: The French national team have arrived in Boston for their US tour. France will face Brazil on 26 March and Colombia on 29 March.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Five of Europe’s top 10 most polluted cities are in this one country

Strategic angle: Two countries dominate the top 10 lists for Europe's most and least polluted cities.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: How Seville is standing up to Madrid and Barcelona as a host city for major events

Strategic angle: The Andalusian capital is transforming into a prime destination for major events, challenging the dominance of Madrid and Barcelona.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Europe's nuclear leaders: Which countries produce the most?

Strategic angle: Nuclear power accounts for 12% of the EU’s energy mix. Yet despite recent increases, overall nuclear power production is declining.

Editorial Staff Mar 25