Briefing: Trump says China, Japan and Korea should be ‘thanking’ US for strikes
Strategic angle: President says ‘numerous’ nations vow to help protect vessels, while UK and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war
Editorial Staff Mar 17
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Briefing: 'I'm afraid of waking up to find my city has been bombed': Lebanese and Iranian students in France live with the anxiety of war from afar
Strategic angle: While they share similar worries for their families, Iranian and Lebanese students interviewed in Paris have starkly different perspectives on the war in the Middle East.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Kenya announces that Russia will cease the recruitment of Kenyans for the Ukraine war, amid concerns over false pretenses.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Italy's Nola to start WBC semifinal vs. Venezuela
Strategic angle: Aaron Nola will take the mound for Italy in a crucial World Baseball Classic matchup against Venezuela.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: This Camouflaged Volkswagen EV Is Way More Important Than It Looks
Strategic angle: Behind the camo is VW’s new €28,000 subcompact electric crossover aimed at mainstream European buyers.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: 'Near universal refusal' - European leaders reject Trump's demand for Strait of Hormuz mission
Strategic angle: NATO allies and other Western nations pushed back on US President Trump's demand for military support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Biggest Nato allies reject Trump’s Hormuz armada demand
Strategic angle: UK, France and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war with Iran, risking a showdown with US President
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU is not keen
Strategic angle: As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise in energy prices.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Managed retreat in Europe more widespread than previously assumed
Strategic angle: European countries increasingly resort to managed retreat in response to environmental threats.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Germany is turning abandoned railway tracks into monorail routes
Strategic angle: In North Rhine-Westphalia, old railway tracks are being repurposed for futuristic monorail transport.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Kallas eyes EU naval mission shift to protect Strait of Hormuz as Trump calls for maritime coalition
Strategic angle: The EU's 27 foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss ways to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid calls from US President Donald Trump for a maritime coalition.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Gulf States still under Iranian fire as Trump boasts of successful US strikes
Strategic angle: On the 17th day of the war, a ceasefire looks like a far-off hope as Trump claims success in US military actions.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Can Europe’s power grid shield it from the next energy shock?
Strategic angle: The conflict in Iran is causing major problems in the Middle East, a key oil and gas region.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Six talking points from final round of Six Nations
Strategic angle: France snatch the Six Nations from Ireland's grasp with a last-gasp win over England, Scotland's title hopes end in Dublin and Wales win at last.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Ligue 1: Lyon can't beat Le Havre and see OM take off in race for 3rd
Strategic angle: Olympique Lyonnais struggles with a draw, allowing Marseille to gain an advantage in the standings.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: ‘No ordinary clean-up operation’: EU deploys drones and robots to remove litter from the sea floor
Strategic angle: The EU-funded initiative is helping tidy up the litter-filled sea floor, and could even be used to detect hidden mines.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: No more waiting: Businesses push for clarity from EU institutions as packaging law applies soon
Strategic angle: Time is almost up for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation to take effect on 12 August 2026.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Travelling with young kids? These are Europe’s easiest city breaks for families
Strategic angle: Denmark’s capital Copenhagen was the highest ranked city in a new ‘family breaks index’ with Berlin, Barcelona, Florence and Amsterdam rounding up the top five.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: From IUDs to pills: Where in the EU is it easiest to access contraceptives?
Strategic angle: Despite access to effective and affordable contraception remaining unequal across Europe, experts believe there is overall improvement on the continent.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: UniCredit’s Orcel draws level with UBS chief Ermotti after record pay deal
Strategic angle: Italian executive received €16.4mn pay package last year, a 24% rise from 2024
Editorial Staff Mar 16