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Weather tracker: Thunderstorms drench UAE and Saudi Arabia

Strategic angle: Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gusts An unusual weather pattern unleashed severe thunderstorms across parts of the Middle East last week, battering cou

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Briefing: How Costa Rica is taking its sustainable crops global with Amazon

Strategic angle: Costa Rica is using Amazon to connect European consumers with sustainably produced crops, from coffee and cassava to tropical fruits like pineapple and bananas.

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Briefing: Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana

Strategic angle: Locals say the structure, in a school complex, was in use despite lying unfinished for a number of years.

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US to allow Russian oil tanker to bring relief to Cuba, despite blockade

The Trump administration has effectively cut off Cuba from key oil shipments, with devastating effects on the island.

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Briefing: Jack White hits out at ‘egomanical conman’ Donald Trump’s plan to sign all US currency

Strategic angle: The former White Stripes frontman has slammed the US Treasury Department’s decision to include Trump’s signature on dollar bills.

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Briefing: EU fisheries ‘under strain’ as conflict and costs bite, warns Commissioner Kadis

Strategic angle: Kadis warned of growing anxiety among EU governments as costs rise and markets remain volatile.

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Briefing: €9,000 for a 'prime' balcony in Seville and other sky-high Holy Week prices

Strategic angle: The tourism boom and soaring demand are driving up prices to watch Holy Week processions in cities such as Seville.

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Briefing: Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China

Strategic angle: Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, expected to take place in April, marks a significant moment for Taiwan's main opposition party.

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Briefing: Europe Needs a New Mindset and the Courage to Act

Strategic angle: Why Europe’s competitiveness depends on governance reform — and on investing in people and leadership.

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Briefing: War anxiety? What one expert recommends to protect your mental health

Strategic angle: Economic uncertainty over the Iran war generates growing social concern that affects the mental health of many people.

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Briefing: Office chair Grand Prix rolls through Japanese streets

Strategic angle: The ISU-1 Grand Prix in Japan is a two-hour office chair race where teams rotate riders, entertain crowds and compete for a grand prize of 90 kilos of rice.

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Briefing: Desperately seeking viewers: What Spain must do to attract people into cinemas again

Strategic angle: Despite having more investment, productions and a new wave of celebrated young cross-platform talent, Spain's film industry is failing to match audience figures from a decade ago.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Is the EU is trapped in its own unanimity rule?

Strategic angle: Should one member state be able to hold the entire EU in its grip? And how can the EU fix its own veto-trap? Take our poll, join the conversation!

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Briefing: Is the EU’s own veto right a leverage tool? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Strategic angle: Europe’s own nature is becoming a risk to itself as member states exercise their veto rights frequently.

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Briefing: Brush up: How to plan a creative holiday in Europe

Strategic angle: More people are seeking experiential and retreat-based travel – creative holidays do both, and there are trips to suit all palettes.

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Briefing: Europe Today: Iran vows to set US troops 'on fire' as war enters fifth week

Strategic angle: Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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Briefing: Israel restores Latin Patriarch’s access to Holy Sepulchre church after international outcry

Strategic angle: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces full access for the Latin Patriarch following previous restrictions.

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Briefing: WTO talks end in stalemate over e-commerce

Strategic angle: The US and Brazil accused each other of blocking an agreement over taxes on international online trade.

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Briefing: Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare

Strategic angle: Violence erupted in the central Haitian town of Petite-Rivière de l'Artibonite early Sunday morning as a powerful gang warred with a vigilante group.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Drama, desire and Darth Maul: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Strategic angle: The Wellcome Collection explores how we experience ageing while Zendaya and Robert Pattinson bring The Drama - here are this week's particularly eggcellent highlights.

Editorial Staff Mar 30