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Briefing: Italy buys devotional early Renaissance painting for €12 million under art patrimony policy

Strategic angle: Italy continues its efforts to protect national art heritage by acquiring a significant painting.

Briefing: Iran's attacks on aluminum producers are sending 'shockwaves' through the metals market

Strategic angle: Aluminum hit prices not seen since 2022 after Iranian attacks on two Middle Eastern producers over the weekend, amid fears of a supply crisis.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Politics

Briefing: E-cigarettes are more effective for quitting smoking, but experts warn they are not risk-free

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that e-cigarettes surpass traditional methods in aiding smoking cessation, though health risks remain.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Politics

Briefing: After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

Strategic angle: The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Politics

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.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Politics

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.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Politics

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.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Sports

Briefing: Harper: I'll humble 'untested' Dubois

Strategic angle: Terri Harper is ready to take on Caroline Dubois, aiming to prove her dominance in the ring this Sunday.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Sports

Briefing: Mekies 'confident' Red Bull can give Verstappen faster car

Strategic angle: Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies expresses confidence in improving Max Verstappen's car performance for the rest of the season.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Sports

Briefing: Merson: De Zerbi the best money Spurs will ever spend if he keeps them up

Strategic angle: Paul Merson praises Tottenham's decision to hire Roberto De Zerbi, claiming it could be their best investment for Premier League survival.

Editorial Staff Mar 31