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Briefing: Trump demands ‘about 7' countries join coalition to police Iran’s Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: The former president calls for an international effort to ensure security in a critical maritime region.

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Briefing: ATCA Observations Probe Peculiar Pulsar Wind Nebula Vela X

Strategic angle: Astronomers utilize the Australia Telescope Compact Array to explore the enigmatic Vela X pulsar wind nebula.

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Briefing: Why women have an especially tough time in Senegal's prisons

Strategic angle: Women charged with a crime in Senegal face a slow judicial process, inadequate prison conditions, and societal stigma.

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Briefing: Top narco trafficker Marset handed over to US after Bolivia arrest

Strategic angle: Sebastian Marset, the most notorious drug baron in South America, was arrested in Bolivia and extradited to the US.

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Briefing: Dutch police arrest four young men over Rotterdam synagogue fire

Strategic angle: Four young men were arrested on suspicion of setting an explosion outside a synagogue in Rotterdam.

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Briefing: Police respond to 'active shooter' at Detroit-area synagogue

Strategic angle: Authorities in Michigan and the FBI are on the scene of an active shooter situation at a synagogue, with reports of the suspect being deceased.

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Briefing: Senior who lost 3 in rink shooting lifts R.I. team

Strategic angle: Colin Dorgan, a high school hockey player, scores in double overtime to lead his team to the state final after a tragic loss.

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Briefing: US lawmakers probe Epstein’s wealth as ex-accountant testifies on finances and ties

Strategic angle: US House lawmakers investigate Jeffrey Epstein's financial empire through testimony from his former accountant.

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Briefing: FBI to open office in Ecuador to investigate organized crime in collaboration with local police

Strategic angle: Cooperation between Quito and Washington continues to increase as Ecuador, once one of Latin America's safest countries, has turned into one of the deadliest amidst a bloody turf war fueled over the cocaine trade.

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Briefing: Queensland floods: police believe bodies found are those of missing backpackers

Strategic angle: Two international tourists travelling to flood-ravaged North Burnett region from Brisbane thought to be first flood-related deaths.

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Briefing: Iran may tap into organised crime to carry out terror attacks, expert says

Strategic angle: Expert warns that Iran could leverage organized crime networks for terrorist activities in Europe.

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Briefing: Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Fatal Police Shootings Vary by State

Strategic angle: A new analysis reveals significant variations in racial and ethnic disparities in fatal police shootings across different U.S. states.

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Briefing: PA police issue 'funeral donation' fraud alert after cards compromised in parking lot hustle.

Strategic angle: How to protect yourself from fraudulent activities targeting parking lot donations.

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Swiss police probe if deadly bus fire was 'deliberate act'

A bus fire in the Swiss town of Kerzers killed at least six people and injured several others, with investigators suggesting a possible deliberate act.

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Briefing: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high

Strategic angle: Kilauea is shooting lava fountains up to 300 metres high, causing temporary closures on Hawaii’s Big Island.

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LA police arrest woman after shots fired at Rihanna's home

The woman is detained on suspicion of attempted murder after firing at Rihanna's Beverly Hills residence.

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Briefing: Iran warns protesters forces have 'finger on the trigger'

Strategic angle: Iran's police chief issued a stark warning to anti-government protesters, labeling them as 'enemies' amidst escalating tensions.

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Briefing: Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children a 'crime against humanity', says UN inquiry

Strategic angle: A UN team of investigators condemns Russia's actions as a violation of international law.

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Briefing: Two men charged with ISIS-inspired terror after nail bomb thrown at NY protest

Strategic angle: Two US citizens face terrorism charges for allegedly throwing a nail bomb at an anti-Islam protest in New York.

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Briefing: U.S. Indigenous peoples experience higher rates of fatal police violence in and around reservations

Strategic angle: A comprehensive study reveals alarming statistics on police violence affecting Indigenous communities.