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Briefing: How Trump’s attack on Iran risks dragging US into Middle East ‘quagmire’

Strategic angle: US president who pledged to end America’s forever wars has started another Middle East conflict with no easy off-ramps

editorial-staff Mar 22

Politics

Briefing: Why the second round of France's municipal elections matters

Strategic angle: The vote on Sunday, March 22, will provide valuable national insights, focusing on the far-right's result and the dynamics within the left and right.

editorial-staff Mar 22

Politics

Briefing: Let’s go to the ‘boy aquarium’: Sports even non-fans are travelling for

Strategic angle: From Muay Thai in Thailand to ice hockey in Canada, you don’t need to be a mega fan to enjoy the atmosphere at live sporting events.

editorial-staff Mar 22

Politics

Briefing: London Exhibit Highlights a Meeting Between Two Major Suffragettes

Strategic angle: The Florence Nightingale Museum showcases the legacy of Emmeline Pankhurst and her impact on the suffragette movement.

editorial-staff Mar 22

Politics

Briefing: Is anti-scooter sentiment fueled by class contempt?

Strategic angle: Electric scooters are booming in popularity, but local officials are increasingly moving to restrict or ban them.

editorial-staff Mar 22

Politics

Briefing: Ukraine, Russia trade strikes as US-backed talks resume

Strategic angle: Deaths have been reported in both Russia and Ukraine, with US-brokered talks set to continue on Sunday.

editorial-staff Mar 22

Politics

Briefing: The UAE is reorganizing its arms supply network for Sudanese paramilitaries

Strategic angle: Abu Dhabi is seeking to develop new logistical routes from Sudan's neighboring countries to support the Rapid Support Forces.

editorial-staff Mar 22

Politics

Briefing: The truffle epidemic: 'I'm worried we'll soon have truffle shampoo'

Strategic angle: The rise – and imminent fall – of the truffle, a once rare luxury ingredient whose proliferation is now reaching saturation point.

editorial-staff Mar 22

Politics

Briefing: Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran

Strategic angle: Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes controversy to inflate X value

Strategic angle: Elon Musk allegedly fueled outrage over X's Grok AI chatbot to boost its market value.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Airport security lines are long. Here's what to know if you're flying

Strategic angle: Travel experts say passengers need to be prepared, and patient, amid the government shutdown.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: For airline travelers, the shutdown answer is simple: Pay TSA officers

Strategic angle: AP News discusses the straightforward solution for airline travelers amidst the shutdown.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Thessaloniki: Remembering the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans'

Strategic angle: The near-total annihilation of Greece’s Jewish communities sends a strong message to this day.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday

Strategic angle: Discussions aimed at ending the conflict are set to take place in the United States this weekend.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Democrats pile on Trump for post celebrating Mueller’s death

Strategic angle: Politico reports on the backlash against Trump following his controversial post.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Mass Prague rally hits Babis over democracy concerns

Strategic angle: Demonstrators accused Prime Minister Andrej Babis of democratic backsliding, citing shifts in the country's foreign and domestic policies toward more pro-Russia positions.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: The view from Professor Dominic Tierney, author of The Right Way to Lose a War

Strategic angle: Dominic Tierney analyzes US conflicts and the lessons learned from them.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?

Strategic angle: Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Zimbabwe's Biti reportedly detained amid term‑limit row

Strategic angle: Proposed constitutional changes could extend presidential terms, raising concerns over political stability.

editorial-staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: French bitcoin evangelical Eric Larchevêque wants his right-wing voice to be part of public debate

Strategic angle: Known to the public as a judge on a television show, the French bitcoin pioneer aims to promote cryptocurrencies ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

editorial-staff Mar 21