Politics

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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

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

Politics

Briefing: 'He liked the fear in our eyes', Epstein survivors tell BBC

Strategic angle: In an interview with BBC Newsnight, five survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuses spoke about how pervasive the disgraced financier's wrongdoing was and what justice could look like.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: 'Major player' in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged

Strategic angle: The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Vivid dreams could be key to feeling well-rested, new study suggests

Strategic angle: Researchers found that immersive dream experiences contribute to feelings of deep rest.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns

Strategic angle: OpenAI announced the discontinuation of the Sora app, addressing user concerns over deepfake technology.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself

Strategic angle: Iran's military spokesperson claims that the US is engaging in self-negotiation.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app

Strategic angle: The move comes less than two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: The serial-poisoning mother and daughter inspired by 'Breaking Bad'

Strategic angle: Carole D. and Amélie D. face trial for plotting to poison a partner using various toxic substances.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority

Strategic angle: The party, which has governed since 2019, gained the most votes but saw its weakest results in over a century.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Iran war: US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end war

Strategic angle: The proposal reportedly includes a one-month ceasefire and was conveyed to Iran via Pakistan.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Middle East live: Israeli strikes on South Lebanon leave nine dead

Strategic angle: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon result in multiple casualties amid ongoing conflict.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up

Strategic angle: The Philippines' VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 presidential run on the line.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Lebo M sues comedian Learnmore Jonasi claiming Circle of Life misrepresentation

Strategic angle: Grammy winner seeks more than $20m in damages over mistranslation of The Lion King chant.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: In California, the war on ultraprocessed foods moves to the supermarket

Strategic angle: California takes a bold step in regulating ultraprocessed foods in supermarkets.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Brazil court grants temporary house arrest for jailed Bolsonaro

Strategic angle: The former president, sentenced to 27 years for an attempted coup, is now under house arrest.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: 'I don't recognize any faces': Yohann's life with prosopagnosia

Strategic angle: Yohann Cordelle navigates life with prosopagnosia, sharing his coping strategies for a condition that makes it impossible to remember faces.

editorial-staff Mar 25