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Briefing: Six nations say ready to boost 'efforts to ensure safe passage' in Hormuz

Strategic angle: Six Western allies express commitment to ensuring safe maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: Stocks and bonds tumble as investors price in ‘protracted energy shock’

Strategic angle: Iranian strikes on Qatari natural gas complex send US and European markets reeling

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Briefing: French mayors: Throwing in the sash?

Strategic angle: The second round of French municipal elections are taking place this coming weekend, but the vast majority of mayors – particularly in small towns – have already been elected.

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Briefing: Air pollution linked to greater health risks in poorer European regions, study finds

Strategic angle: In Europe, the poorest regions suffer the most from the health effects of air pollution, according to a new study.

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing at least four civilians in Kabul strike

The Taliban government claims airstrikes by Pakistan's military targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital, resulting in civilian casualties.

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Briefing: UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to at least 27

Strategic angle: Two people have died since the epidemic came to light at the weekend, centered on the University of Kent in southeastern Canterbury and a local nightclub popular with students.

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Briefing: UK–Nigeria relations in focus as London hosts Tinubu

Strategic angle: Britain has rolled out the red carpet for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, marking the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.

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Briefing: Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?

Strategic angle: Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so.

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Briefing: MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal

Strategic angle: EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist.

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Briefing: Six little known facts about Cáceres, Spain's candidate for European Capital of Culture 2031

Strategic angle: The Extremaduran city is competing to become European Capital of Culture 2031. Here are six curiosities that highlight its history and attractions.

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Briefing: Students today, masters tomorrow: Sony World Photography Awards celebrate young talent across Europe

Strategic angle: Photographs from young talent submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards navigate themes like femininity and individuality, the aftermath of environmental disasters, and friendship.

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Briefing: How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis

Strategic angle: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

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Briefing: EU leaders hunt for quick fixes to energy price spike amid Iran war

Strategic angle: EU leaders are seeking immediate solutions to the rising energy prices exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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Briefing: Trump sails into battle with Lloyd’s of London

Strategic angle: The market’s historic strength in marine war insurance is being challenged by the US

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Briefing: London Wants SUV Drivers To Pay More Over One Statistic Critics Call ‘Ridiculous’

Strategic angle: The rise of bigger cars in London prompts debate over fees, safety, and how much space vehicles should take in the city.

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Briefing: Macron denounces far right and hard left, saying they 'remain dangerous'

Strategic angle: In his first public comments since the first round of municipal elections, President Emmanuel Macron warned against parties making 'deals' with the 'extremes.'

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Briefing: Beirut building collapses amid fresh Israeli strikes in capital city's centre

Strategic angle: Intense Israeli strikes lead to building collapse in Beirut, raising death toll to at least 900 since early March.

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Briefing: Leapmotor Will Soon Start Building EVs In Spain

Strategic angle: The Chinese brand is expected to use Stellantis' plant in Zaragoza to build the B10.

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Briefing: France ready to help U.S. secure Strait of Hormuz — but not while ships are under attack

Strategic angle: European countries are reluctant to get involved in the U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran, seeing it as a war of choice rather than necessity.

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Briefing: Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?

Strategic angle: With the center-right increasingly teaming up with the far-right in the European Parliament, EU politics may be headed for a significant shift.