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Briefing: Why is Trump looking to China to help open the Strait of Hormuz?

Strategic angle: US president Donald Trump seeks China's assistance for safe maritime transit in a crucial oil passage.

Briefing: 'Like buying a ticket to the Titanic': EU leaders reject Trump's Hormuz demands

Strategic angle: EU leaders have almost universally rejected US president Donald Trump’s demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Tech

Briefing: Kagi Small Web

Strategic angle: Exploring the features and implications of Kagi's Small Web initiative.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Money

Briefing: Congo OKs US Firm’s Deal for Cobalt Miner in Minerals Pact Boost

Strategic angle: Congo approves a significant deal with a US firm to enhance its cobalt mining operations.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Money

Briefing: New phase of integrity and ageing management - Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)

Strategic angle: The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) announces a new phase focused on integrity and ageing management.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Sports

Briefing: Following Pimblett's footsteps - but Riley is 'different animal'

Strategic angle: In only his second UFC fight, undefeated Briton Luke Riley will take on Michael Aswell Jr in the co-headline bout at O2 Arena on Saturday.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Politics

Briefing: World Cup 2026: US-Iran war an ethical tipping point

Strategic angle: The US is the main host of the 2026 World Cup, but its ongoing war with Iran complicates the ethical landscape of the tournament.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Tech

Briefing: Grace Hopper's Revenge

Strategic angle: Exploring the legacy and impact of Grace Hopper in the tech world.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Travel

Briefing: Peugeot Defies The EV Wave With A New Gas Engine

Strategic angle: But with 100 horsepower, it won't set your pulse racing.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Travel

Briefing: EVs That Charge Faster Than A Tesla

Strategic angle: With its Supercharger network and nose for publicity, when someone says 'fast-charging,' Tesla is often what springs to mind. But lots of EVs charge faster.

Editorial Staff Mar 17