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Briefing: Canada's New Democratic Party elects Avi Lewis as its leader

Strategic angle: Avi Lewis's campaign platform focused on revitalising the struggling left-leaning party and prioritising workers' rights.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices

Strategic angle: Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Day of zero waste: International Chef Massimo Bottura speaks to France 24

Strategic angle: Monday marks the UN’s International Day of Zero Waste, focusing on sustainability and food waste.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Qatari news channel AI Araby condemns attack on its office

Strategic angle: Iran’s parliamentary speaker warns the US against ground invasion amid rising tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: ‘Shameless in a Good Way’: Rahm Emanuel Is Already Shaking up 2028

Strategic angle: Rahm Emanuel's bold moves are setting the stage for the 2028 election.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Finland reports drone crashes, alleges territorial violation

Strategic angle: Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland, potentially violating airspace.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message

Strategic angle: During a Palm Sunday Mass, Pope Leo XIV emphasized peace and prayed for Christians in the Middle East, rejecting the notion that God endorses war.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: France condemns Houthis for entering Middle East war

Strategic angle: French officials criticize the Iranian-backed group for escalating tensions in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: The law is coming for social media, with the science still uncertain

Strategic angle: A California jury finds Meta and Google liable for child addiction, while France moves to restrict social media access for minors.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: The week in pictures: Massive daytime attack on Ukraine, 'No Kings' and France's adieu to Jospin

Strategic angle: France held a national tribute to former prime minister Lionel Jospin while Russia launched a significant daytime attack on Ukraine amidst global protests.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Strategic angle: Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia, raising concerns about increased car thefts in Europe.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people were seriously injured when a car plowed into pedestrians in Derby.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Emmanuel Grégoire inaugurated mayor of Paris

The Socialist succeeds Anne Hidalgo, who led the French capital for 12 years.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit

Strategic angle: A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: How to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price

Strategic angle: In February, TrumpRx joined a growing list of websites consumers can tap for discounts on their medicines. Here's a cheat sheet for getting the best deal.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Nepal: Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as prime minister

The 35-year-old reformist came to power following a wave of Gen Z-led protests that sent shockwaves through the country.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: A month into Iran, the GOP’s political reality sinks in

Strategic angle: The GOP faces new challenges as the situation in Iran evolves.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Andy Beshear Knows What It Takes for a Democrat to Win in a Red State

Strategic angle: Insights from Kentucky's governor on navigating political challenges in conservative territories.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Why a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back

Strategic angle: Pauline Newman's story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where judges are getting older and lifetime tenure is raising thorny questions about retirement.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Anti-war protests in Israel: Hundreds gather in Tel-Aviv

Strategic angle: Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, marking a significant increase in participation in weekly demonstrations.

Editorial Staff Mar 29