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Briefing: Germany news: Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder visits North Carolina

Strategic angle: Markus Söder will view the BMW plant in Spartanburg, among other stops, after visiting Texas.

Briefing: EU to press Israel to scrap law allowing execution of convicted Palestinians

Strategic angle: In a draft statement, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that the bill represents a grave regression for Israel.

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Briefing: Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point' as strikes continue across Middle East

Strategic angle: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims significant military progress in the ongoing conflict, with no timeline set for resolution.

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Briefing: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion

Strategic angle: Euronews previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty.

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Briefing: Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Strategic angle: Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

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Briefing: Iran condemns US strike on Delhi-bound plane as 'war crime'

Strategic angle: The Iranian embassy in India criticizes the US for targeting a plane at Mashhad Airport, while India prepares for a significant survey.

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Myanmar clears path for junta leader to become president

Min Aung Hlaing has been replaced by a close ally as military commander. He will now face a three-way vote for president by a parliament mostly loyal to the army.

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Briefing: Australia investigates tech giants over breaches of social media ban for under-16s

Strategic angle: The Australian regulator believes that some major tech companies are 'failing to obey the laws.'

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Briefing: Multiple explosions, airstrikes knock out power in Tehran

Strategic angle: Residents report power outages following a series of explosions and airstrikes in the Iranian capital.

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Briefing: Lebanese Minister Addresses Euronews Amidst Ongoing Israeli Strikes

Strategic angle: Over 1,200 casualties reported in Lebanon as tensions escalate.

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Briefing: Nadim Houry warns: Israel is no longer just fighting Hezbollah, 'it’s waging war on Lebanon'

Strategic angle: Nadim Houry discusses the implications of Israel's military actions in Lebanon, highlighting a deeper structural impasse.

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Briefing: The unanimity trap: what is the EU veto and why is it so hard to reform?

Strategic angle: Hungary's opposition to the €90bn package for Ukraine highlights the challenges of the EU's unanimity requirement.

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Briefing: Oil remains above $110 as markets once again grapple with uncertainty over Trump’s next move

Strategic angle: Oil prices remained elevated, though they traded slightly lower than earlier levels after reports emerged that US President Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed.

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Briefing: Army reviewing after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted

Strategic angle: The Army has launched an administrative review following an incident involving Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's home.

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Briefing: Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library

Strategic angle: A Florida airport will bear Donald Trump's name as he announces plans for a new presidential library in Miami.

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Briefing: Regulatory Roadblocks for Commercial Use of Drones in Europe

Strategic angle: While drones are driving innovation across industries, European agriculture still lags in unlocking their full potential due to regulatory challenges.

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Briefing: Iran war sparks renewables boom as Europeans rush to buy solar, heat pumps and EVs

Strategic angle: The war on Iran has become a catalyst for green technology, as Europeans scramble to find less volatile alternatives to oil and gas.

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Briefing: Real wages in Europe near pre-pandemic levels, but Iran crisis clouds outlook

Strategic angle: The post-pandemic surge in inflation across Europe reduced the purchasing power of advertised wages in major economies.

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Briefing: US trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talks

Strategic angle: The US has criticized the World Trade Organization for its inability to achieve consensus on a crucial e-commerce moratorium.

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Briefing: France's political parties face uncertainty ahead of presidential race

Strategic angle: With local elections concluded, parties are grappling with candidate selection for the upcoming 2027 presidential election.

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