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Briefing: German artist sentenced to prison by Russian court for carnival display mocking Putin

Strategic angle: Jacques Tilly faces prison time for his provocative art at Düsseldorf’s Carnival parade.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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UK to host talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Discussions aim to address security and trade concerns in a vital shipping route.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: US banks in Paris heighten security over potential Iran-linked threats

Strategic angle: Citigroup and Goldman Sachs instructed Paris staff to work from home after authorities foiled an explosive attack on a nearby Bank of America branch.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Google and Amazon: Acknowledged Risks, and Ignored Responsibilities

Strategic angle: In late 2024, we urged Google and Amazon to honor their human rights commitments, to be more transparent with the public, and to take meaningful action to address the risks posed by Project Nimbus, their cloud computing

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Members of Iran’s Basij militia mount online intimidation campaign to deter protests

Strategic angle: Heavily armed and dressed in camouflage, members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force have been circulating photos of themselves patrolling the streets of Tehran.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: #Crete: Sky turns red as African #dust #storm hits Greek island

Strategic angle: The sky turned red above the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday as strong winds blew in dust from the Sahara in Africa.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: EU and democracy at stake in Hungary parliamentary polls

Strategic angle: Analysts warn of far-reaching consequences if Viktor Orban wins the upcoming election.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: India’s new digital rules tighten the noose on freedom of speech

Strategic angle: Critics warn that new regulations will enhance government control over online expression.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iran's military warns of crushing attacks until adversaries' 'surrender'

Strategic angle: Tehran vows to continue its military actions in the Middle East until the U.S. and Israel face 'permanent regret'.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Severe snow and floods in Italy leave residents trapped and damage infrastructure

Strategic angle: Heavy rain and snowstorms wreak havoc in central and southern Italy, causing significant damage and isolation for residents.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: How long can Iran's asymmetric strategy hold?

Strategic angle: After many years of sanctions, and weeks of US-Israeli bombing, the Iranian regime is shaken — but still very much capable of threatening the region.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan school

Strategic angle: The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: SCOTUStoday for Thursday, April 2

Strategic angle: A historic day at the Supreme Court as President Trump attends oral arguments.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says

Strategic angle: Narges Mohammadi's brother expresses fears for her life, urging for a hospital transfer.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: What is antifascism?

Strategic angle: The political movement emerged in response to the founding of Italy's first fascist party in the 1920s and has since undergone significant transformations.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Macron says Trump marriage jibe does not 'merit response'

Strategic angle: French President Emmanuel Macron dismisses Donald Trump's mocking comments about his marriage as inappropriate.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Trump undermining NATO by creating doubt about US commitment, Macron says

Strategic angle: The US president has repeatedly criticized Western partners for not responding to his call for a naval force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant'

Strategic angle: French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized Donald Trump's comments about his marriage.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale

Strategic angle: Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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EFF’s Submission to the UN OHCHR on Protection of Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age

Strategic angle: Governments around the world are adopting new laws and policies aimed at addressing online harms, including laws intended to curb cybercrime and disinformation, and ostensibly protect user safety. While these efforts are

Editorial Staff Apr 2