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Briefing: Why 2027’s ‘eclipse of the century’ is worth travelling for

Strategic angle: The path of totality will pass through major cities including Málaga, Tangier, Jeddah and Luxor in August next year.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini's grim assessment: 'Without firm political and financial support, we face a slow death'

Strategic angle: The commissioner-general of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees voices deep concern for the survival of the underfunded organization amid Israeli attacks.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Iran war: Israel launches strikes on Tehran, Beirut

Strategic angle: The Israeli military has launched a new wave of strikes on Beirut and 'regime targets' in Tehran. The US has temporarily eased sanctions on some Iranian oil.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Tech

Briefing: Google’s AI Chatbot Allegedly Encouraged Violent Act in Lawsuit

Strategic angle: A man claims he was manipulated by an AI chatbot into believing they were in love, leading to dangerous suggestions.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Entertainment

Briefing: An ultra-modern artist: 'Renoir and Love' and 'Renoir Drawings' at the Musée d'Orsay

Strategic angle: Challenging his reputation as a sentimental artist, two exhibitions of paintings and drawings highlight Renoir's affinity for working-class subjects and the complexity of his compositions.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Money

IAEA Chief Skeptical Iran’s Nuclear Program Can Be Eliminated with Just Military Action

The IAEA chief expresses doubts about the effectiveness of military action in addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Travel

Briefing: Cop Hood Surfs On Random Driver's Car To Catch Teen On Minibike

Strategic angle: An Oklahoma City cop commandeered a stranger's car hood to pursue teens riding minibikes without headlights.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Sports

Briefing: NCAA sues DraftKings for trademark infringement

Strategic angle: The NCAA accuses DraftKings of using trademarked terms like March Madness without permission.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Sports

Briefing: 'Drug transactions' allegedly on Holloway's phone

Strategic angle: Prosecutors allege drug transactions were found on Crimson Tide basketball star Aden Holloway's phone after his arrest on a felony drug charge.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Money

Briefing: Billions Wiped Off Mining Stocks as Gold, Silver, Copper Prices Plummet

Strategic angle: A significant drop in precious metal prices leads to massive losses in mining stocks.

Editorial Staff Mar 21