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Briefing: Nicolas Di Felice leaves Courrèges

Strategic angle: The Belgian designer departs after five years, leaving a legacy of sophistication at the iconic fashion house.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'

Concerns raised over the economic implications of not advancing the trade agreement.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Revolut reported record financial results, with revenue rising by 46% to €5.2bn in 2025

Strategic angle: Revolut posted record results in 2025, with revenue and profit soaring as the company seeks a global banking status.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Emmanuel Grégoire's long run to Paris City Hall

Strategic angle: The next mayor of Paris, who will be officially elected by the city council on Sunday, will now step into the spotlight after years in the shadow of his political mentors.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Burning wreckage seen after Colombian military plane crash

Strategic angle: Images from the scene showed civilians clambering around the broken tail of the aircraft as smoke and flames billowed above the trees.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Iran launches strikes against Israel and Gulf states after denying talks with US are underway

Iran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying Trump's claims of 'very good' talks between the two sides to end the war.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: France takes small steps to mitigate fuel price rise amid Middle East war

Strategic angle: The French government has announced measures to limit the impact of rising crude oil prices on consumers and businesses.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Europeans anxious over wars and push for more EU independence, study finds

Strategic angle: As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East intensify, Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: George Enescu Competition opens 2026 edition with global call to young musicians

Strategic angle: Applications are open for the 2026 George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, offering young musicians a prestigious route to career growth and future festival performances.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: The EU’s newly approved plan to fix Europe’s housing crisis

Strategic angle: Europeans face soaring home and rent prices. The EU Affordable Housing Plan aims to tackle the EU’s housing crisis through affordable and good-quality housing.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault, ordered to pay nearly $60 million in damages

Strategic angle: Jurors found the former television star liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna Motsinger.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Anthropic v. US Department of War: AI company challenges government in court

Strategic angle: Anthropic heads to a San Francisco federal court to seek an injunction against the US government's decision to blacklist it as a national security risk.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: The end of the beach break? Why more travellers are swapping sunbathing for active holidays

Strategic angle: European travellers increasingly want trips that blend adventure and cultural immersion activities involving nature, sport, history and cuisine.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Europe misses 1 out of 5 tuberculosis cases as drug resistance rises, health agencies warn

Strategic angle: Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: State pensions in Europe: Where do they best cover the cost of living?

Strategic angle: State pensions as a share of living costs vary widely across Europe, with Northern and Western regions often meeting basic expenses, while Eastern Europe and the Balkans struggle.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers

Strategic angle: It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.

editorial-staff Mar 24

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Briefing: ‘Our health systems are going to collapse’: Can AI save the healthcare industry?

Strategic angle: Experts discuss the potential of AI to transform healthcare and improve health outcomes globally.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Jewish charity ambulances set ablaze in London in suspected hate crime

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set on fire in a suspected hate crime, prompting an investigation by British police.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Large oil refinery explosion near Texas coast forces residents to shelter in place

Strategic angle: A significant explosion at a large oil refinery near the Texas coast has prompted local authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Iran strikes gulf oil, gas sites as war jolts energy markets, what cost for South Africa?

As tensions continue in the Middle East, the economic fallout is being felt far beyond the region.

editorial-staff Mar 24