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Netanyahu’s Iran war press briefing targeted at ‘audience of one’: Donald Trump

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s press briefing on the Iran war was aimed specifically at President Donald Trump, according to reports.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Germany news: Merz campaigns, defense minister to Asia

Strategic angle: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on the campaign trail in a state election, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius departs for Asia.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: This Dutch train startup has launched with €19 tickets from Amsterdam to Berlin

Strategic angle: The service plans to expand to France in late 2026.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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US: Trump image approved for commemorative gold coin

An arts panel appointed by Donald Trump backed plans for a 24-karat commemorative coin featuring the US president, drawing criticism from Democrats.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Trump caught unprepared by escalation of war with Iran

Strategic angle: The American president struggles to justify US-Israeli intervention amid rising tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un drives tank at military drill

Strategic angle: Kim's daughter has been frequently seen accompanying her father at high-profile military events, raising speculation about her future role.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: ‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green

Strategic angle: Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: From mall to torture site: The debate over El Helicoide's future in Venezuela

Strategic angle: Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela's most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Podcast: Is Europe's biggest political party shifting too far to the right?

Strategic angle: The European People's Party (EPP) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week amid reports that party boss Manfred Weber has been flirting with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent this.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Venezuela interim president replaces top military commanders in sweeping reforms

Delcy Rodriguez implements major changes in military leadership following US intervention.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Missile Strikes Near Russian TV Crew in Lebanon

Strategic angle: A missile hit close to a Russian state TV crew during a live broadcast, injuring the reporter and cameraman.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: How UK–Europe Trade Is Driving the Next Generation of Manufacturing

Strategic angle: Exploring the cross-border collaboration in manufacturing that shapes Europe's future.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: 'There's a lot of ways that this could escalate and get worse': Iran war rattles energy markets

Strategic angle: Dan Marks discusses the implications of Israel's attack on Iran's South Pars natural gas field for global energy markets.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Norway Crown Princess Admits Manipulation by Epstein

Strategic angle: Mette-Marit acknowledges her lack of awareness regarding Epstein's past in a recent interview.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Orbán blocks €90bn loan, threatening vital EU support for Ukraine’s energy system & overall survival

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's decision could jeopardize crucial financial assistance for Ukraine amidst ongoing challenges.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Ten EU countries revolt over carbon rules threatening industry ahead of key summit

Ahead of a key European summit, 10 EU countries are challenging the bloc's climate policy, citing risks to industry.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: After a year of Trump's cuts to foreign aid, has humanitarian funding suffered?

Strategic angle: The US slashed humanitarian aid in 2025, with many EU countries following suit to redirect funds domestically and to crises closer to home, such as in Ukraine.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Europe Today: EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels as Iran war enters third week

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Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: A Mexican teen migrant dies in a Florida jail holding ICE detainees

Strategic angle: Royer Perez-Jimenez is the second person to die in ICE custody this week.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Drone defense in the Iran war: What can Ukraine offer?

Strategic angle: As the Iran war continues apace, Ukraine's hard-won expertise in countering drone swarms is sparking interest around the world.

Editorial Staff Mar 20