NATO's eastern members brace for US disengagement
Donald Trump has once again questioned the value of NATO. Russia's neighbors in the Baltic region are watching his statements …
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Which countries use the death penalty?
Israel is debating the approval of a death penalty bill that targets Palestinians. Although the number of countries carrying out …
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 …
Pope's Easter message: Leaders must choose peace over war
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff on Sunday. In the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" blessing, he …
Audi bosses, engineers set for long trial as plea deal fails
Two former Audi bosses and two engineers are facing charges over "Dieselgate," a massive emissions scandal that still haunts Germany's …
Raising: how carbon contamination can drive static charging
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00631-8Objects made from the same insulator can sometimes acquire different charges when rubbed together, …
Japan says Chinese Embassy break-in 'regrettable'
A soldier breaking into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, reportedly with a knife, is making matters worse for diplomatic relations …
At least 20 killed in attack, residents say
Authorities in Nigeria's restive north put the death toll at three, but residents and humanitarians point to a higher toll. …
Many dead after military bombs village market
An airstrike on a market in Yobe, in northeastern Nigeria, has left scores of people dead and wounded, though details …
EU unblocks €90 billion loan to Ukraine
Envoys from EU member states have finally paved the way for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine that had long …
'Value of African football will go down' after AFCON final u-turn
After Senegal were stripped of their title and Morocco were crowned winners, African football faces some big questions.
66 ways to fix Germany's costly health care system
A special commission has presented a raft of proposals aimed at curbing Germany's spiraling health care costs. But whether the …
AlphaFold hits ‘next level’: the AI database now includes protein pairing
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00787-3The database of 200 million protein-structure predictions now includes homodimers, adding new biological relevance.
US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3
Trump has said that the US is in "armed conflict" with cartels, as its military campaign has killed at least …
India’s harvest festivals under climate strain
As people across India celebrate traditional agrarian spring festivals, climate change has become an unwanted guest at the table. How …
Thirring precessing magnetar engine drives a superluminous supernova
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10151-0Observations of a nearby type I superluminous supernova showing oscillating light-curve bumps provide evidence …
The rise and fall of East Germany's Palace of the Republic
From 1976 through 1990, the building in East Berlin served as a symbol of the communist state's power. The "People's …
Molotov cocktail thrown at Sam Altman's home, man arrested
The attack occurred at the OpenAI CEO's home in San Francisco early on Friday. OpenAI said no one was hurt …
Lufthansa cabin crew to strike on Friday, UFO trade union says
The latest strike to hit Germany's flagship carrier hails from the cabin crew union UFO. Meanwhile, Berlin is walking back …
Second attempt at peace talks takes shape
US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to depart for Islamabad on Saturday with the intention of talks …