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Briefing: Ukraine worries that global attention is shifting from its conflict with Russia to the war in the Middle East

Strategic angle: Kyiv is adapting to shifting US priorities as surging oil prices and Washington's temporary approval for the sale of Russian oil stored on tankers ease economic pressure on Moscow.

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DOJ to appeal judge's decision to block Fed subpoenas in Powell criminal probe

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is purportedly being investigated for comments he made about the pricey renovations of the Fed's headquarters.

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Briefing: NATO leaders call on Trump to reverse Russian oil sanctions suspension

Strategic angle: Leaders from Canada, Germany, and Norway express concerns over the suspension's impact on Ukraine.

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Briefing: UK's Andrew and Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Epstein

Strategic angle: The image that was unearthed on Friday is believed to be the first known photograph of the two men with Epstein.

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Briefing: 'Whoever wins the drone war in Ukraine dominates.'

Strategic angle: Inside the high-tech battle on the Kupiansk front, where every move is watched.

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Briefing: How European countries are responding to soaring fuel prices

Strategic angle: European governments are implementing various strategies to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs on motorists amid geopolitical tensions.

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Briefing: Macron says no 'respite' for Russia despite war in the Middle East

Strategic angle: Emmanuel Macron vows to maintain pressure on Russia amid rising oil prices and US-Israeli strikes against Iran.

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Briefing: How Italy became the darlings (and contenders, too) of the World Baseball Classic

Strategic angle: With espresso shots, kisses on the cheek and Andrea Bocelli singalongs, Team Italy has charmed the baseball world. But their mission is more ambitious: Turn Italy into a bona fide baseball factory.

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Briefing: Blackhawks, Sens will play 2 games in Germany

Strategic angle: The Blackhawks and Senators will play two games in Germany next season as part of the NHL's Global Series.

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Briefing: Divisive, ruthless, brilliant - how Galthie helped France find their mojo

Strategic angle: Fabien Galthie has driven sky-high standards throughout his coaching career - but he has not always made friends on the way.

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Briefing: Poland’s PM Tusk defies president’s veto over €43.7 billion EU defence loan

Strategic angle: A power struggle erupted in Poland as Premier Donald Tusk insisted on accessing EU defence funds despite President Nawrocki’s veto.

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Briefing: Zelensky in Paris: Macron vows to keep support for Ukraine

Strategic angle: French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirms commitment to Ukraine amidst changing international sanctions.

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Briefing: France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast

Strategic angle: The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

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Briefing: Iranians are not fleeing to the EU yet, says IOM

Strategic angle: Ugochi Daniels, IOM’s Deputy Director General for Operations, expresses concern over humanitarian needs in Lebanon.

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Briefing: Poland’s Eurosceptic president vetoes EU funding for defence

Strategic angle: Karol Nawrocki opposes Safe loans, claiming they would give Brussels a say in national security matters

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Briefing: Middle East war live: Several French soldiers wounded, one officer dead in Iraq after drone attack

Strategic angle: French President Emmanuel Macron condemns the attack in northern Iraq that resulted in casualties among French soldiers.

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Briefing: Hong Kong's complex role in bypassing sanctions against Russia

Strategic angle: A US-based NGO report reveals Hong Kong's involvement in facilitating the export of European goods to Russia despite sanctions.

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Briefing: 30% of Europe’s cocaine routed through West Africa region

Strategic angle: A new report highlights the alarming trend of cocaine trafficking routes shifting from Latin America to Europe via West Africa.

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Briefing: Moscow court sentences 15 men to life in prison for jihadist attack on concert hall

Strategic angle: A Russian court has handed down life sentences for a deadly jihadist attack that claimed 150 lives.

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Briefing: Alpine Crash Tests Sports Car For A Possible US Debut

Strategic angle: The French brand publicly axed US crossover ambitions last year, but seems to be keeping its sports car options open.