Germany's finance minister wants to scrap spousal tax splitting
Highly controversial, but not well understood: German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil wants to change the tax benefits for married couples.
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Bright supernova wobbles like a spinning top
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00490-3Oscillations in the brightness of a ‘superluminous’ supernova reveal it to be powered by …
Thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars
"We've always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat," the company said, "but it seems thieves have taken the …
Uzbekistan's new star shows Asia's continued rise
Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan has earned the right to challenge India's Dommaraju Gukesh for the world title. Both men are …
EU reacts to 'concerning' report of Hungarian leak to Russia
The European Union and Germany have expressed concern at reports of Hungary's foreign minister briefing Russia on EU talks. Prime …
Life in Donbas: 'If we give up, there will be nothing left'
The Russian army is advancing on the Ukrainian town of Kostiantynivka, with the aim of occupying the entire Donbas region. …
Rescuers fail to free stranded whale stuck on German coast
A whale is fighting for survival off Germany's Baltic coast after becoming trapped in shallow waters. Initial efforts to rescue …
Bound boats carrying aid arrive safely in Havana
Two sailboats had gone missing while sailing from Mexico to Havana to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Cuba. The Mexican …
Iran war: Tehran reportedly rejects ceasefire proposal
Iran has given ten conditions as it seeks a permanent end to the war, IRNA news agency reported. Meanwhile, Israel …
Germany's finance minister rejects money-misuse accusations
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has begun to make use of billions in new debt intended to help revive Germany's economy. …
Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China
Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, expected to take place in April, would be the first by a sitting leader of …
Controversial death penalty bill set to pass in Israel
The controversial legislation to expand the death penalty was introduced by Israel's far-right government. Israel's Knesset is expected to vote …
The gay scandal that shook the German Empire
Germany's last emperor, a gilded porcelain vase and a general who had a heart attack in a pink tutu: The …
Söder calls for compulsory military service
The Bavarian state premier has criticized the government's voluntary plan. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the shooting in Washington.
Ex-Lafarge CEO jailed for funding Syrian jihadists
The world's largest cement maker paid off terrorist groups in Syria in order to keep manufacturing there, judges in Paris …
Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians
Israeli lawmakers have voted in favor of reinstating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis. The law, pushed …
Plasticizer chemical levels in German children raise concern
Tests in Germany show children and teens are contaminated with banned plasticizers. You may never have heard of these potentially …
Andhra Pradesh bus fire leaves 13 dead
A bus burst into flames after colliding with a truck in India's Andhra Pradesh. At least 13 people have died …
'No plans' for fresh peace talks, Tehran says
Pakistan is preparing to host a second round of negotiations, but doubts remain as to whether they will take place, …
Trump installs Columbus statue in White House campus
The Columbus statue installed near the White House is a replica of the one tossed in Baltimore's Inner Harbor in …