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Briefing: Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China

Strategic angle: Li Xiong was arrested in Cambodia and deported at the request of Chinese authorities, linked to a major scam operation.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Three Reichsbürger backers face trial in Germany over coup and kidnapping plot

Strategic angle: Three alleged backers of Germany's Reichsbürger "United Patriots" group face trial in Munich over supporting coup plans and a plot to kidnap ex-health minister.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Saharan dust storm turns sky orange over southern Morocco

Strategic angle: A massive cloud of Saharan dust more than 1,300 miles in length raced across northwest Africa and is heading to the Canary Islands.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Migrant boat capsizes in Turkey leaving 18 dead while 21 were rescued

Strategic angle: Turkish authorities report that the vessel attempted to evade the Coast Guard before sinking, resulting in multiple casualties.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: "Communion": Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book?

Strategic angle: JD Vance's new book release fuels speculation about his presidential ambitions.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: France Faces Criticism from US and Israel Over Arms Exports Amid Iran War

Strategic angle: The Israeli government halts arms imports from France due to overflight rights dispute.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: What’s it like to be an astronaut with former astronaut Daniel Tani

Strategic angle: Euronews Tech Talks explores the experiences of former NASA astronaut Daniel Tani on the launch day of Artemis II.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Solar saved Europe €3bn in fossil fuel imports in March: Which country is leading the way?

Strategic angle: A new analysis found that Europe’s solar capabilities could save the continent €67.5 billion by the end of the year if gas prices remain high.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Stocks jump and oil drops as Trump renews hopes of Iran war ending

Strategic angle: European and Asian markets surged on Wednesday amid renewed hopes that the Iran war could end soon after US President Donald Trump said American troops would leave in two to three weeks with or without a deal.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?

Strategic angle: It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Death penalty law 'a deep stain on the law books of the state of Israel'

Strategic angle: Dr. Gershon Baskin discusses the implications of the death penalty law in Israel.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Jet Fuel Prices Soar in India Amid Iran Conflict

Strategic angle: The ongoing US-Israel war with Iran is causing unprecedented spikes in aviation fuel prices, impacting India's aviation and hospitality sectors.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: 'Gravest crime against humanity: Brazil still suffers from effects of slavery'

Strategic angle: Carys Garland discusses the lasting impacts of slavery in Brazil with correspondent Jan Onoszko.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Artemis 2: What to know about first crewed Moon mission in half a century

Strategic angle: NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts circling around the Moon in humanity's first crewed lunar mission since 1972 – and the first to feature a woman.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: As US pursues 'maximalist demands', Iran relies on four decades of asymmetric warfare

Strategic angle: Carys Garland welcomes Ali Vaez to discuss the evolving dynamics of US, Israel, and Iran confrontations.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Hegseth ends suspension of US Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock's home

President Trump comments on the incident involving helicopters near the musician's residence.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Trump suggests he will attend birthright citizenship arguments at Supreme Court

Former President Trump indicates plans to be present for significant Supreme Court discussions on birthright citizenship.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps

Strategic angle: Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh's overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: 'My six-year-old has nosebleeds': Chiang Mai air pollution sparks health fears

Strategic angle: It's peak fire season in the Thai city, which now ranks as one of the world's most polluted.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: France's far right splits over the question of sovereignty as several mayors take down EU flags

Strategic angle: Several newly elected mayors from Marine Le Pen's party have removed the EU flag from their town halls, causing divisions among nationalists.

Editorial Staff Apr 1