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Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period

Cities across the west of Ukraine were hit, with residential buildings damaged and many injured.

Briefing: Iran war puts South Asia's Gulf remittances at risk

Strategic angle: Millions of South Asian workers in the Middle East provide a vital economic boost by sending money home. Economists warn these flows would be at risk if a protracted conflict dents the Gulf region's economies.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Iran war: US to deploy thousands more soldiers — reports

Strategic angle: The US combat forces are expected to come from the 82nd Airborne Division, which is capable of deploying anywhere in the world in under 24 hours.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Lebanon's humanitarian crisis worsens as fighting continues

Strategic angle: The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing and Israel has announced it may occupy Lebanon's south long term.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Impersonating Euronews: Pro-Kremlin disinformation network takes aim at Hungary's elections

Strategic angle: A network linked to pro-Kremlin actors is impersonating major media outlets to spread false claims about Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ahead of parliamentary elections.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: French economic growth undercut by war in Iran, national statistics office says

Strategic angle: The French economy will grow by only 0.2% in the first half of the year instead of the 0.3% forecast, according to Insee.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Congress loses a flying perk as DHS shutdown continues

Delta Airlines suspends specialty services for Congress members amid ongoing DHS shutdown.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Germany detains two of suspected spying for Russia

Strategic angle: The suspects allegedly surveilled a German national who supplied drones and related components to Ukraine, prosecutors said.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?

Strategic angle: Squeezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed free trade deal.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: 'I intend to go back to my country': Exiled Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine

Strategic angle: In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine expressed his intention to return to Uganda despite ongoing threats.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended

Strategic angle: US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: World Cup fans file ticket price complaint at EU

Strategic angle: Fans are urging the EU to intervene as World Cup ticket prices soar, with one seat reselling for over €163,000.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: ’I hope he can still be saved’: Germans flock to see stranded humpback whale as rescue hopes fade

Strategic angle: Police appealed to locals, who say they heard the whale's cries during the night, to keep their distance so 'that the animal does not become even more stressed.'

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Who is Trump talking to in Iran?

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump has postponed his threat to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure, claiming Tehran wants to negotiate a deal with Washington.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Byblos in Paris: Macron opens Lebanese heritage exhibition with warning to Israel over 'occupation'

Strategic angle: Emmanuel Macron inaugurates an exhibition celebrating Lebanon's Byblos amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian issues.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Middle East war weighs heavy on Iranian population

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in significant casualties and psychological impacts on the Iranian people.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Us and French TotalEnergies reach $1 billion deal to end wind farm project

Strategic angle: French energy giant Total is abandoning its plans to build offshore wind farms, pivoting back to fossil fuels.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: France's traditional chocolate Easter eggs get a makeover

Strategic angle: Easter is just around the corner, and that means chocolate is taking centre stage.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Denmark election dominated by domestic issues followed by Greenland crisis

Strategic angle: Danes voted on March 24 in parliamentary election, impacting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's future amid cost-of-living concerns.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: US 'shifts' towards diplomacy with Iran ahead of midterms

Strategic angle: Hopes rise for a de-escalation in tensions as the US engages in talks with Tehran.

editorial-staff Mar 24