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Briefing: Vols make third straight Elite 8 with upset of ISU

Strategic angle: Tennessee used a dominant effort on the glass and a strong second half to put away second-seeded Iowa State 76-62.

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Briefing: 🏀 What's next for eliminated women's teams

Strategic angle: After Sweet 16 losses, what are the portal priorities for the Tigers, Gophers, Tar Heels, and Commodores?

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Briefing: War in the Middle East Live: Conflict enters second month, US expects to end it within two weeks

Strategic angle: The war in the Middle East entered its second month on Saturday as attacks continued across the region and the United States insisted that its objectives will be achieved within two weeks.

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Briefing: Europe's farms are reeling from the Iran war. Regenerative farmers saw it coming

Strategic angle: The Iran war has sent fertiliser prices soaring – but these farmers aren’t fazed.

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Briefing: Time zone quirks around the world that travellers may not know about

Strategic angle: With European Summer Time almost upon us, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to look at time zones across the globe.

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Briefing: How Pakistan put itself in the middle of US-Iran peace talks

Strategic angle: Islamabad seeks to capitalise on warming ties with both Trump and Tehran but has much to lose if efforts fail

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Briefing: The decapitation dilemma

Strategic angle: Long regarded as dishonourable or counterproductive, the idea of targeting enemy leaders is becoming normalised. What do we lose along with the taboo?

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Briefing: U-M rides Lendeborg's all-around show into Elite 8

Strategic angle: Yaxel Lendeborg did a bit of everything in a brilliant performance Friday night, putting up 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead Michigan past Alabama 90-77 and into the Elite Eight.

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Briefing: Behind the scenes of the pope's unexpected visit to Monaco

Strategic angle: To the surprise of many observers and French bishops, Leo XIV is visiting the city-state on Saturday.

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Nepal: Former PM Oli arrested over deadly protests

Ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also taken into custody amid probe into their roles during deadly anti-corruption protests last September, which killed 76 people.

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Briefing: BMW Should Have Put The M3 V8 In A Mini, But Since They Didn't I'm Glad This One Exists

Strategic angle: The Mini wasn't built with large-displacement engines in mind, but that doesn't stop this big BMW V8 from looking right at home in the tiny engine bay.

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Briefing: Foster delivers in return as Duke ousts St. John's

Strategic angle: Caleb Foster returned from a broken foot to lead Duke past St. John's, keeping their national title hopes alive.

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Briefing: US senators to urge passage of defence bill in visit to Taiwan

Strategic angle: Trip by bipartisan lawmakers shows support in face of rising Chinese pressure

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Senate agrees to end shutdown for most of DHS

Senate reaches a consensus to prevent a government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.

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Briefing: From jammed broadcasts to a blocked website: BBC Russian's 80 years of defiance

Strategic angle: For half a century, BBC Russian had to fend off jammers. Now its website is blocked, but millions still read it.

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Briefing: Follow live: St. John's, Duke battling in close contest with Elite Eight on the line

Strategic angle: Tune in for live updates as St. John's faces Duke in a thrilling Elite Eight matchup.

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Analyzing the Exclusive EDM Track Marketplace Dynamics

The exclusive EDM track marketplace presents unique opportunities and risks for industry stakeholders, particularly DJs and producers seeking ownership.

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Governor Cox, other local leaders speak on future of nuclear energy in Utah

Local leaders discuss the potential and future of nuclear energy in Utah.

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Briefing: McCollum says he will remain as Iowa's coach

Strategic angle: Iowa head coach Ben McCollum confirms he will return for the 2026-27 season amid potential job openings.

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Briefing: War in Iran: Israel and Gulf states fear a hasty US exit

Strategic angle: Under pressure from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the US president could decide to call a ceasefire, but that would resolve neither the issue of access to this maritime passage nor the question of the Iranian threat in the region.