22 die off coast of Greece after six days at sea in migrant rubber boat
Greek coastguards rescue 26 survivors as tragedy unfolds in the Mediterranean.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
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Briefing: Whale stranded off Germany's coast gets stuck again
Strategic angle: The unlucky humpback was spotted stranded on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar, less than two days after being set free.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Jewish life in Europe: 'J'accuse. Never again is a lie'
Strategic angle: Israeli strategist Avital Sahar highlights the threats to Jewish communities in Europe amid rising antisemitism.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Time zone quirks around the world that travellers may not know about
Strategic angle: With European Summer Time almost upon us, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to look at time zones across the globe.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Behind the scenes of the pope's unexpected visit to Monaco
Strategic angle: To the surprise of many observers and French bishops, Leo XIV is visiting the city-state on Saturday.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Florian Wirtz inspires Germany past Switzerland
Strategic angle: Germany secured a victory over Switzerland with a standout performance from Liverpool's Florian Wirtz.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Pro-Ukraine lawmakers call out Russian delegation’s visit to Washington
Strategic angle: Lawmakers express strong opposition to the Russian delegation's presence in the U.S.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: 'New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric': World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law
Strategic angle: A profound shift in the conduct of war raises concerns over violations of international humanitarian law.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Rubio slams Zelenskyy's Donbas comments and says US may divert Ukraine arms to Iran
Strategic angle: Zelenskyy had said in an interview that the United States was pressing Ukraine to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia before finalising any post-war security guarantees.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: ESA to decide by June on Europe’s Gateway contributions
Strategic angle: MUNICH — For more than a year, questions have swirled about Artemis changes and the Gateway’s role in U.S. lunar ambitions.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Germany news: Merz questions coal reform amid Mideast crisis
Strategic angle: Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggests extending the operation of coal-fired plants due to global energy supply disruptions.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: France rebukes Lavrov, says Russia does not defend international law
Strategic angle: France’s foreign minister criticizes Russia for violating international law in Ukraine and Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: First golden snub‑nosed monkey born outside Asia makes debut at French zoo
Strategic angle: A golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at France’s ZooParc de Beauval, marking a significant milestone for conservation efforts.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Russian man sentenced to 4 years in UK prison for assault witnessed on video by Barron Trump
Strategic angle: A Russian national has received a four-year prison sentence in the UK for an assault that was captured on video and seen by Barron Trump.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Austria to ban social media for children under 14
The Austrian government is set to introduce a ban on social media usage for children under 14, alongside a new educational initiative.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Jools Holland: The pianist who played with The Beatles and made presidents dance
Strategic angle: From teenage pub gigs in London to a number one album at age 66 with Rod Stewart, Jools Holland has spent more than five decades at the heart of music.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Angola makes French mandatory in elementary school
Strategic angle: A reform makes French language instruction compulsory for Angolan schoolchildren in the later years of elementary school, aiming to strengthen ties with French-speaking neighbors.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Fifteen years after fall of Gaddafi, Libyan city of Benghazi reborn
Strategic angle: Fifteen years after the revolution that deposed Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, our team reports from the eastern city of Benghazi.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: 'Talk to Lukashenka or face Putin,' freed Belarus activist warns EU
Strategic angle: Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kalesnikava issues a stark warning to Europe about the growing Russian influence in Belarus.
Editorial Staff Mar 27
Briefing: Germany news: Bundestag votes for pension scheme reboot
Strategic angle: German lawmakers have voted for a scheme aimed at making state-backed private pensions more attractive.
Editorial Staff Mar 27