Crude oil prices spike above $115 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping
The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to a significant increase in crude oil prices, surpassing $115 per barrel.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: Wales unchanged for Italy as they look to end losing Six Nations streak
Strategic angle: Wales boss Steve Tandy has challenged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged side for their Guinness Six Nations finale against Italy.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: I don't use LLMs for programming
Strategic angle: A personal perspective on the limitations of large language models in coding.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
ICE/DHS gets hacked, all Contractors exposed
A significant data breach has compromised the information of all contractors associated with ICE and DHS.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Oak Ridge helps US move uranium from other countries. What about Iran?
Strategic angle: Exploring the role of Oak Ridge in uranium transportation and its implications for Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Subaru WRX AWD Club Spec Evo Comes With A Rear Wing And A Manual Gearbox
Strategic angle: The only thing missing from this limited production WRX is the STI badges
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Recognizing Southeast Alaska as a mining district
Strategic angle: Homer News reports on the designation of Southeast Alaska as a mining district.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: How nature is being sacrificed for mining across the world – a data visualisation
Strategic angle: A comprehensive look at the environmental impact of global mining activities.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: The Pros And Cons Of Switching To E85 Flex Fuel
Strategic angle: Modern drivers have access to a variety of fuel blends, including E85. Here's what E85 actually is and some of the pros and cons of using it in your ride.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: FDA Targets Telehealth Marketing of GLP-1 Drugs
Strategic angle: The FDA is scrutinizing telehealth marketing practices for GLP-1 drugs, raising questions about prescribing trends.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: MG’s Latest All-Electric SUV Might Be Its Most Impressive Yet
Strategic angle: MG is one of several Chinese brands racing towards the commercialization of solid-state battery packs.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: WAFCON 2026: A 'combination of factors' behind postponement
Strategic angle: CAF postpones top women's tournament to ensure optimal conditions.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: US war on Iran: 'An American war in desperate search of a strategy'
Strategic angle: FRANCE 24's François Picard discusses the complexities of the US-Iran conflict with Dr. Rouzbeh Parsi.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Chile marks sharp turn to the right as new hardline president vows sweeping reforms
Strategic angle: Right wing hardliner Jose Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president Wednesday, marking the nation’s most stark shift to the right since the brutal dictatorship of general Augusto Pinochet.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Draper fights to 'mind-blowing' win over Djokovic
Strategic angle: Jack Draper produces a superb fightback to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the Indian Wells fourth round.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: EU needs a bit of a revolution: There is no European strategy or foreign policy
Strategic angle: Sophie in 't Veld discusses the EU's structural crisis in global policy-making.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Injury ends Kartal's Indian Wells run in round four
Strategic angle: Britain's Sonay Kartal says it was "one match too many" as a back injury forced her retirement from a fourth-round Indian Wells match against world number three Elena Rybakina.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Trump and Epstein Statue in Titanic Pose Installed in Washington
Strategic angle: A provocative protest statue featuring Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has been unveiled on the National Mall, sparking discussions among onlookers.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Europe's civil shelters are crumbling. Brussels can't do much about it
Strategic angle: Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected, raising concerns over civil protection amid recent inspections revealing many shelters are unusable.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Israel says army working to intercept incoming Iranian missiles as it targets Hezbollah in Beirut
Strategic angle: Iran has begun firing barrages of drones and missiles early on Thursday as the war with the US and Israel nears the two-week mark.
Editorial Staff Mar 12