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Briefing: UN Security Council to hold emergency session after peacekeeper deaths in Lebanon

Strategic angle: The UN Interim Force in Lebanon reported the deaths of three personnel due to separate incidents, prompting an emergency session.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Multiple Blasts Reported in Dubai Amid Iranian Missile and Drone Attack

Strategic angle: Euronews journalists cover the unfolding situation as residents seek safety following explosions.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says

Strategic angle: Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Italy buys devotional early Renaissance painting for €12 million under art patrimony policy

Strategic angle: Italy continues its efforts to protect national art heritage by acquiring a significant painting.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: E-cigarettes are more effective for quitting smoking, but experts warn they are not risk-free

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that e-cigarettes surpass traditional methods in aiding smoking cessation, though health risks remain.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

Strategic angle: The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Germany news: Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder visits North Carolina

Strategic angle: Markus Söder will view the BMW plant in Spartanburg, among other stops, after visiting Texas.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: EU to press Israel to scrap law allowing execution of convicted Palestinians

Strategic angle: In a draft statement, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that the bill represents a grave regression for Israel.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point' as strikes continue across Middle East

Strategic angle: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims significant military progress in the ongoing conflict, with no timeline set for resolution.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion

Strategic angle: Euronews previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Strategic angle: Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Iran condemns US strike on Delhi-bound plane as 'war crime'

Strategic angle: The Iranian embassy in India criticizes the US for targeting a plane at Mashhad Airport, while India prepares for a significant survey.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Myanmar clears path for junta leader to become president

Min Aung Hlaing has been replaced by a close ally as military commander. He will now face a three-way vote for president by a parliament mostly loyal to the army.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Australia investigates tech giants over breaches of social media ban for under-16s

Strategic angle: The Australian regulator believes that some major tech companies are 'failing to obey the laws.'

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Multiple explosions, airstrikes knock out power in Tehran

Strategic angle: Residents report power outages following a series of explosions and airstrikes in the Iranian capital.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Lebanese Minister Addresses Euronews Amidst Ongoing Israeli Strikes

Strategic angle: Over 1,200 casualties reported in Lebanon as tensions escalate.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Nadim Houry warns: Israel is no longer just fighting Hezbollah, 'it’s waging war on Lebanon'

Strategic angle: Nadim Houry discusses the implications of Israel's military actions in Lebanon, highlighting a deeper structural impasse.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: The unanimity trap: what is the EU veto and why is it so hard to reform?

Strategic angle: Hungary's opposition to the €90bn package for Ukraine highlights the challenges of the EU's unanimity requirement.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Oil remains above $110 as markets once again grapple with uncertainty over Trump’s next move

Strategic angle: Oil prices remained elevated, though they traded slightly lower than earlier levels after reports emerged that US President Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Army reviewing after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted

Strategic angle: The Army has launched an administrative review following an incident involving Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's home.

Editorial Staff Mar 31