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Briefing: Tehran threatens to target US universities in the region

Strategic angle: Overnight, powerful explosions were reported in both eastern and western parts of Tehran, lighting up the capital’s skyline.

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Briefing: Bahrain aluminum giant says Iranian attack targeted its facility

Strategic angle: Aluminium Bahrain, or Alba, hosts the world's largest smelter and the attack adds to the pressure on global supplies of the metal.

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Briefing: New cholesterol guidelines could change when you get tested

Strategic angle: A major new U.S. cholesterol guideline is shifting the focus toward earlier, more personalized prevention of heart disease.

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Briefing: Your Honda HR-V Can Finally Pull Off The Full Mugen Look

Strategic angle: The Japanese tuner offers plenty of options for the ZR-V in Japan, although power upgrades remain off the table.

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Briefing: SG Americas Securities LLC Boosts Position in Uranium Energy Corp. $UEC

Strategic angle: SG Americas Securities LLC has increased its investment in Uranium Energy Corp., signaling confidence in the uranium market.

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Briefing: Germany news: Rescuers launch fresh whale rescue effort

Strategic angle: Experts have launched a new effort to free a whale stranded for a second time after it spent days beached on the Baltic Sea coast.

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Briefing: The Biggest Pros And Cons Of GM's Vortec Engines

Strategic angle: Vortec engines have lasted for over three decades. There are reasons as to why they lasted so long, but there are also reasons as to why they fell out of favor.

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Briefing: Iran accuses US of seeking talks while preparing to invade

Strategic angle: Iranian-backed Houthis say they had launched a second attack on Israel

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Olympic Women's Sport Limited to Biological Females

The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.

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Briefing: Iran: 3,500 US marines arrive in Middle East

Strategic angle: Uncertainty still surrounds the potential deployment of U.S. ground forces, even as American reinforcements continue to arrive in the region.

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Briefing: Was The Ford Explorer Sport Trac Too Early For Its Own Good?

Strategic angle: The Explorer Sport Trac was a strange combo of family-hauling SUV and gear-hauling pickup, but it might've been more successful if it were launched today.

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Briefing: Peters to bring curtain down on historic Hull KR reign at end of season

Strategic angle: Willie Peters will end his historic tenure as Hull KR head coach at the end of the Super League season.

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Briefing: Nuclear power in Africa: Big dreams, bigger hurdles

Strategic angle: African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions, but face significant challenges.

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Briefing: Nigel Farage’s farming adviser calls for wheat prices to double

Strategic angle: Critics warn that the proposed trade policy could exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis.

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Briefing: Pakistan to convene with Saudi, Egypt and Turkey in hopes of de-escalating regional hostilities

Strategic angle: The Houthis’ entry into the war risks further destabilisations to international shipping if the group moves to block the passage of vessels through the Red Sea.

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Briefing: Easily out, Dodgers' Freeman tagged out with hug

Strategic angle: Freddie Freeman's unique out at the hands of Ketel Marte ends the second inning in a surprising fashion.

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Briefing: Mighty Aphrodite: Artist Jeff Koons on venerating Venus in Athens

Strategic angle: The celebrated American artist has been in the Greek capital Athens to present his exhibition 'Jeff Koons: Aphrodite of Lespugue' at the Museum of Cycladic Art.

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Briefing: Adesanya walloped by Pyfer in 2nd-round finish

Strategic angle: Joe Pyfer scored the biggest win of his career Saturday night, finishing two-time champion Israel Adesanya by ground-and-pound in Round 2 in the UFC Fight Night main event.

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Briefing: What's it worth on eBay? Uranium glass once popular for figurines

Strategic angle: Exploring the value of uranium glass collectibles in today's market.

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Briefing: ILEA Chief Praises China's Role in Nuclear Energy Development

Strategic angle: New trends and opportunities in nuclear energy highlighted by ILEA leadership.