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Briefing: Germany news: Economist suggests autobahn speed limit amid Iran-enduced fuel price spike

Strategic angle: A leading economist has recommended a temporary highway speed limit due to rising fuel costs amid the Iran war.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: New Tottenham boss De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments

Strategic angle: De Zerbi clarifies his stance on violence against women amid backlash.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Environment

Colombia pledges to exit investment protection system after fossil fuel lawsuits

Strategic angle: Experts warn that unwinding the Investor-State Dispute Settlement system will be complex, especially without international coordination The post Colombia pledges to exit investment protection system after fossil fuel law

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Money

Pakistan and Afghanistan hold peace talks in China

First face-to-face contact since December comes after tensions erupted into open conflict.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Money

Briefing: Japan's Sakura Internet jumps 20% as Microsoft plans $10 billion AI push with SoftBank

Strategic angle: Microsoft's significant investment in Japan aims to enhance AI infrastructure, boosting local tech stocks.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Life

Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ kids

The Supreme Court's decision challenges state laws against a discredited practice aimed at LGBTQ+ youth.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Life

Briefing: The 19 best WhatsApp messages to send to celebrate Easter

Strategic angle: Celebrate Easter with heartfelt WhatsApp messages to share with loved ones.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government

Strategic angle: The Cuban government described the pardons as a 'humanitarian gesture' linked to Holy Week amidst U.S. pressures.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Are Iran-allied paramilitaries dragging Iraq into the war?

Strategic angle: After a large convoy of Iraqis crossed into Iran this week, observers worried they would join Iran's war effort against the US and Israel. But, experts say, Iraq's situation is way more complicated than that.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: ‘Kids will find a way around it’: Europeans on proposed social media bans for children

Strategic angle: As countries across Europe consider banning social media for minors, opinions vary on the effectiveness of such measures.

Editorial Staff Apr 3