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Briefing: French far-right makes first-round gains in municipal elections

Strategic angle: City elections are a crucial test of parties’ strength and appetite for alliances ahead of 2027 presidential contest

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: Ivan Jablonka, historian: 'The use of last names is a particular trait of antisemitism'

Strategic angle: Historian Ivan Jablonka discusses the implications of name usage in the context of antisemitism following recent remarks by Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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Briefing: The National Park Service race to rewrite history becomes a slog

Strategic angle: A deep dive into the challenges faced by the National Park Service in updating historical narratives.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: Left-wing candidate Emmanuel Grégoire tops first round of Paris mayoral race

Strategic angle: Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire leads ahead of former culture minister Rachida Dati in the Paris mayoral race.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: Razzie Awards 2026: Anti-Oscars name ‘War Of The Worlds’ as Worst Picture

Strategic angle: Worst Picture was just one of five awards that 'War Of The Worlds' took home, making it something of a clean sweep for the Ice Cube-starring adaptation / devastation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: Madagascar anti-corruption chief appointed as new PM

Strategic angle: Mamitiana Rajaonarison takes office following the dismissal of the previous government.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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Briefing: 2026 Municipal Elections: First-Round Results Live

Strategic angle: Follow the 2026 municipal elections' first-round results in real time with our interactive map.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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Briefing: The Trump health care policy red and blue states are embracing

Strategic angle: An analysis of how Trump's health care policy is gaining traction across the political spectrum.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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Briefing: EU Parliament firewall breached? EPP reportedly worked closely with AfD

Strategic angle: Investigations suggest the EPP group in the European Parliament cooperated more closely with right-wing parties, including the AfD, on tougher EU migration laws.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: EU weighs extending naval mission Aspides to Strait of Hormuz amid Iran crisis

Strategic angle: EU foreign ministers are set to discuss the extension of the naval mission Aspides in response to rising tensions in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: Far right polls strongly in French mayoral elections seen as launchpad for 2027 presidential race

Strategic angle: The results of the recent mayoral elections in France indicate a significant rise in support for far-right candidates, setting the stage for the upcoming presidential race.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: Being an artist and a refugee: Amir Amiri and Parisa Karimi Molan speak to France 24

Strategic angle: Iranian musicians share their experiences of navigating life as refugees in Canada.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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Briefing: Hungary's rival parties hold parallel rallies ahead of vote

Strategic angle: Viktor Orban faces a significant challenge from Peter Magyar as both leaders present contrasting visions for Hungary's future during national day rallies.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: Turnout low in French mayoral elections seen as key test ahead of 2027 presidential race

Strategic angle: French voters cast ballots in municipal elections marred by low turnout, signaling public sentiment ahead of the crucial presidential election.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: From missiles strikes to rocketing oil price: Guy Laron speaks to France 24 to analyse the economic consequences of Iran war

Strategic angle: France 24’s Gavin Lee discusses with Guy Laron the economic fallout of the Iran war, including surging oil prices and strategic implications.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship

Strategic angle: The skipper of the Sea Owl One is suspected of producing forged documents when it was boarded by coast guard.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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Briefing: War, oppression and fear: In Iran, traumas are accumulating

Strategic angle: Bombs, government oppression and fear are wearing down Iranians. How does trauma accumulate? And what can help people endure constant stress?

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: 'Orbán betrayed Hungarian freedom': Magyar accuses PM of inviting Russian agents to rig the vote

Strategic angle: Opposition leader Péter Magyar labels Viktor Orbán a traitor, alleging Russian interference in upcoming elections.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes

Strategic angle: A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the U.S. on Sunday, dumping heavy snow in the Upper Midwest while damaging high winds swept across the Plains.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Politics

Briefing: Trump's call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz brings no promises

Strategic angle: AP News reports on Trump's appeal for international naval support in the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Mar 15