Trump's arch plan and the history of gateways
The proposed 250‑foot arch has sparked debate in Washington. But monumental gateways have shaped politics, memory, and ritual across cultures …
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Russian attack on World Heritage sites in Ukrainian city of Lviv causes uproar
Several World Heritage sites were hit in the latest Russian attack on Lviv in western Ukraine. Ukraine has called on …
China cashes in on clean energy as Trump clings to coal
The Trump administration has rolled back environmental protections and blocked green energy development, China is forging ahead.
Russia to block Kazakh oil flows on key pipeline supplying Berlin
Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's …
Warships passed Hormuz amid ongoing talks with Iran
The two US warships are set to begin clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said. Meanwhile, …
Indian authorities accuse six Ukrainians and an American of supporting insurgent groups
Indian authorities accuse six Ukrainians and an American of supporting insurgent groups along the India-Myanmar border. Ukraine suggests that the …
US military to blockade Iranian ports
President Donald Trump wants to use the blockade to stop Iran from collecting transit fees and to cut off its …
Bayern Munich on the brink of historic 'double treble'
With Bundesliga titles in the bag and cup finals to come, Bayern's men and women have a chance to achieve …
Our microbial ancestors were probably oxygen-tolerant
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00718-2Genomic analysis has unexpectedly revealed that microorganisms called Asgard archaea, the closest relative of …
UN pushes emergency plan for Cuba aid amid US talks
The UN has presented an aid action plan for Cuba to US officials, which even involves fuel tracking models. Meanwhile, …
Germany's state pension will only give "basic cover" in retirement, Chancellor Friedrich
Germany's state pension will only give "basic cover" in retirement, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned amid hot debate. How does …
Lufthansa pilots stage another strike
A two-day strike by Lufthansa pilots is expected to lead to many cancellations. The German chancellor is visiting Norway, a …
Japan looks to woo allies with new weapons deals
Tokyo has scrapped a decades-old ban on exporting lethal weapons, aiming to bolster allies as security tensions with China and …
PhD students are turning to side hustles to make ends meet, finds Nature poll
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00422-1Almost half of the scientists who responded said they have or had second jobs …
Vietnam elects Communist Party leader To Lam as president
A China-style mandate for To Lam marks a shift in Vietnam's power structure where party leadership and state presidency were …
Several killed after bus plunges into river
The bus, mostly carrying workers returning to Dhaka after Eid, fell into River Padma while attempting to board a ferry.
No such thing as a shark? Genomes shake up ocean predator’s family tree
Nature, Published online: 12 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00594-wSharks might not be a natural biological group, with most species potentially closer kin …
Will Europe's far-right help Orban win?
Leading European populists are throwing their weight behind Viktor Orban's reelection campaign. But the Hungarian prime minister lags behind the …
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs shifted global trade. Which countries gained the most? Which lost? And who is footing the bill?
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost …
How a controversial gas pipeline deal could further stall Bosnia's EU accession
A US backed gas pipeline could help Bosnia cut reliance on Russian energy. But Brussels warns that a deal with …