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Briefing: 'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war

Strategic angle: The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Markets may be underestimating how the Iran war could hit the global economy

Strategic angle: The Iran war is exposing fragile economic chokepoints, raising concerns about long-term supply disruptions.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Netanyahu’s rivals compete to outdo him over Iran

Strategic angle: Israel’s opposition parties criticise PM’s management of war even if they express strong support for offensive

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC

Strategic angle: Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: 5 takeaways from an Oscars night that spread the love

Strategic angle: It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: O’Brien, Kimmel jab at Trump at Oscars

Strategic angle: Comedians take aim at former president during the Academy Awards.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: China urges US to correct 'erroneous ways' over trade probes ahead of Paris talks

Strategic angle: Beijing calls on Washington to amend its approach following new trade investigations.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Trump says US is 'talking' to Iran, but it's not 'ready' for deal to end war

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump claims discussions are ongoing with Iran, despite Tehran's reluctance to negotiate.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Milan-Cortina Paralympics end as a 'beacon of unity'

Strategic angle: The closing ceremony highlights the spirit of togetherness as the Paralympic flag is passed to the next hosts.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Trump demands ‘about 7' countries join coalition to police Iran’s Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: The former president calls for an international effort to ensure security in a critical maritime region.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK

Strategic angle: The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: 'French employees who vote for the far right feel isolated and are more distrustful of their colleagues'

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that workplace frustration and distrust contribute to support for the Rassemblement National.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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Briefing: Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline

Strategic angle: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

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France picks mayors in test of political mood ahead of 2027 polls

Polling stations across mainland France have opened for the first round of the municipal elections, with uncertain outcomes in major cities.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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Briefing: Ivan Jablonka, historian: 'The use of last names is a particular trait of antisemitism'

Strategic angle: Historian Ivan Jablonka discusses the implications of name usage in the context of antisemitism following recent remarks by Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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Briefing: The National Park Service race to rewrite history becomes a slog

Strategic angle: A deep dive into the challenges faced by the National Park Service in updating historical narratives.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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Briefing: Razzie Awards 2026: Anti-Oscars name ‘War Of The Worlds’ as Worst Picture

Strategic angle: Worst Picture was just one of five awards that 'War Of The Worlds' took home, making it something of a clean sweep for the Ice Cube-starring adaptation / devastation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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Briefing: Madagascar anti-corruption chief appointed as new PM

Strategic angle: Mamitiana Rajaonarison takes office following the dismissal of the previous government.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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Briefing: 2026 Municipal Elections: First-Round Results Live

Strategic angle: Follow the 2026 municipal elections' first-round results in real time with our interactive map.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

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How the Iran war could trigger a fresh food crisis

The Iran conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer costs, raising alarms over a return of food inflation.

Editorial Staff Mar 15