Briefing: Inside the weird world of octopus sex as scientists find sensory arm that can deposit sperm
Strategic angle: Male octopuses can fertilise a mate, even if they cannot see their sexual partner.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
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Briefing: Could fusion energy save Europe from the energy crisis?
Strategic angle: Proxima Fusion and other startups are exploring stellarators as a potential solution.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: Inside Armenia’s underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief
Strategic angle: Once state-funded, the centre now faces possible closure after the government withdrew support, saying the treatment lacks scientific evidence.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: ‘Arrogant, resilient, optimistic’: The secret traits for a successful entrepreneur?
Strategic angle: Lieferando’s founder Christoph Gerber shares insights on the essential traits for entrepreneurial success.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: South Korea's president regrets 'reckless' drones sent into the North
Strategic angle: President Lee Jae Myung expresses regret over the government's involvement in drone incidents with North Korea.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors
Strategic angle: The rapper Ye's controversial history leads to significant sponsorship losses for the Wireless Festival.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil - Reuters
Strategic angle: How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil Reuters
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ’s resurrection
Strategic angle: Agencies share messages of hope and renewal in honor of Easter.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: Sociologist Dominique Méda on the 'lessons of Lionel Jospin and Jürgen Habermas'
Strategic angle: As the race for the 2027 French presidential election gets underway, the former prime minister and the German philosopher should serve as sources of inspiration.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: Sex is an art form hidden in the shadows
Strategic angle: Moral panic over the pleasures of the flesh prevents us from recognizing the artistic dimension of sexuality, argues Le Monde columnist Maïa Mazaurette.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Briefing: Ukraine's Zelensky meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus, pushes military deals
Strategic angle: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aiming to strengthen security ties amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Key facts to understand cadmium, an emerging public health issue
Strategic angle: Cadmium, a heavy metal toxic to human health, is found in many everyday foods. Children and women are most affected by this carcinogenic contaminant, which is the subject of growing concern.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post
Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump hints at a new deadline for Iran in a mysterious social media post.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: CIA ‘deception campaign’ bought time for rescue of downed airman
Strategic angle: A strategic operation by the CIA provided crucial time for the safe recovery of a downed airman.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom
Strategic angle: The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
Strategic angle: The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: How the GOP’s fraud crackdown could impact the midterms
Strategic angle: An analysis of the potential effects of the GOP's fraud crackdown on upcoming elections.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran
Strategic angle: AP News reports on a bold rescue operation by the US in Iran.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
Strategic angle: The incident comes a week before the polls, and follows warnings of potential operations staged to influence voters.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Artemis II astronauts get closer to the moon
Strategic angle: The crew's journey to the Moon unfolds live, showcasing breathtaking views and challenges.
Editorial Staff Apr 5