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Briefing: White House to pay TotalEnergies $1 billion to kill off East Coast wind farm projects

Strategic angle: The announcement comes as the Iran war disrupts global oil and gas supplies, making the U.S.' development of its LNG resources more urgent.

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Briefing: Permitting, not geology: why Chile’s mining sector is stalling

Strategic angle: An analysis of the challenges facing Chile's mining industry, focusing on permitting issues rather than geological factors.

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Briefing: Francesi and Aisling Oscar Clash at Wolverhampton

Strategic angle: A busy day of racing unfolds with key matchups at Wolverhampton.

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Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin to get Senate committee vote

President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace Kristi Noem.

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Briefing: Gold at $10,000? Market watchers hold firm on forecasts despite bullion bear market slide

Strategic angle: Gold's sharp selloff may have pushed the metal firmly into bear market territory, but some market veterans are sticking to ambitious long-term forecasts.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Briefing: Apollo agrees biggest Japan deal in $3.7bn rescue of glassmaker NSG

Strategic angle: Japanese manufacturer has struggled since swooping for UK rival Pilkington two decades ago

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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.

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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.

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Briefing: India’s private sector growth slows to over 3-year low in March, weighed down by Mideast conflict

Strategic angle: India's private-sector business activity falters in March due to shockwaves from the Iran war.

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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.

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Briefing: Texas rookie gets mound visit, told he made team

Strategic angle: Carter Baumler receives good news from Rangers manager Skip Schumaker during spring training.

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Briefing: Tiger to return with Jupiter's TGL season on line

Strategic angle: Tiger Woods confirms participation in Match 2 of TGL finals after close loss.

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Briefing: Ultrasonic Welding Creates Lithium-Garnet Interface in Seconds

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in energy technology using ultrasonic welding for lithium-garnet interfaces.

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Briefing: Hormuz fertiliser block will upend world’s food production

Strategic angle: Any ceasefire negotiations must include a humanitarian carve-out for such shipments

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Briefing: Palantir turns poisonous on the campaign trail

Strategic angle: Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration crackdown has made links to the Peter Thiel-backed company a liability for candidates

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Briefing: Carmakers rush to secure aluminium as Middle East war hits supply

Strategic angle: Disruption to power supplies and shipping bottlenecks have affected key sources of production in Gulf

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Briefing: Agricultural soils exposed to controversial weedkiller may be unexpected breeding ground for hospital 'superbugs'

Strategic angle: Research reveals a link between antimicrobial resistance and agricultural practices.