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Bank of America agrees to pay $72 million to settle Epstein sex-trafficking suit

The settlement addresses claims that the bank overlooked warning signs related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: France unveils aid to shield key sectors from soaring fuel prices

Strategic angle: The French government announces €70 million in aid to support transport, fishing, and agriculture amid rising fuel costs.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Deadly Russian strikes damage port, maternity hospital

Strategic angle: Russian air attacks across Ukraine early Saturday killed at least four people and damaged critical infrastructure, including a port and a maternity hospital.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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22 die off coast of Greece after six days at sea in migrant rubber boat

Greek coastguards rescue 26 survivors as tragedy unfolds in the Mediterranean.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Why some Democrats want to shut off Hasan Piker’s ‘megaphone’

Strategic angle: A look into the concerns surrounding Hasan Piker's influence in political discourse.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: WTO Members Introduce World's First Baseline Digital Trade Rules

Strategic angle: Despite opposition, WTO members have successfully established foundational digital trade regulations.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: 'History is repeating itself': Fears of Israeli occupation grow in Lebanon

Strategic angle: Fears of an Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon are growing among residents as more and more people become displaced due to ongoing air strikes.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Whale stranded off Germany's coast gets stuck again

Strategic angle: The unlucky humpback was spotted stranded on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar, less than two days after being set free.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Dems’ Piker pickle - Politico

Strategic angle: An analysis of the Democratic Party's current challenges and strategies.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: CISA Drops Probe into Failed Polygraph Test Opened by Former Chief

Strategic angle: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has concluded its investigation into a controversial polygraph test initiated by its former leader.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: ‘The alarm bells are going off’: Air travel hits new lows

Strategic angle: Politico reports on the alarming decline in air travel and its implications.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charge in Florida

Strategic angle: Peters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it online, authorities say.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Singer Gims charged with 'aggravated money laundering'

The artist was held in police custody as part of an ongoing investigation into a vast international money laundering case.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: US embassy in Mexico prompts outrage with AI video promoting ‘self-deportation’

Strategic angle: AI-generated footage depicts group of men performing a corrido, singing phrases including ‘return to your roots’

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Opinion: White House 'gamifying' Iran war updates

Strategic angle: The White House has depicted the war in Iran online with videos that weave real life images of missile strikes and destruction with clips from video games, sports clips, and action movies.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Ukraine, Saudi sign air defence deal during Zelensky surprise visit

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an air defence agreement amid rising threats from Iranian drone attacks.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Ranking Member of House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith discusses the war on Iran

Strategic angle: NPR's Scott Simon talks with House Armed Service Committee ranking member Adam Smith about the ongoing conflict and DHS funding.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s

Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, responding to global concerns over youth safety online.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Germany news: Iran war stokes new inflation fears

Strategic angle: A third of Germans expect significant price rises for food, energy and transport, a survey found.

editorial-staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Cuba holds civilian military drills amid deepening fuel crisis

Strategic angle: Nationwide exercise aims to expand militarisation among youth as fuel shortages escalate.

editorial-staff Mar 28