German Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular
The CDU/CSU and SPD made many promises to voters. But according to polls, Germans are deeply disappointed with the governing …
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Why it's worth getting a heat pump if you live in a cold country, too
Worldwide, people are increasingly turning to heat pumps to warm their home. The devices save money, and they're good for …
Melania Trump joke not 'call to assassination'
Donald and Melania Trump attacked the comedian for a joke he made several days before a man opened fire at …
Trump says reviewing new Tehran proposal with doubt
US President Donald Trump has said he "can't imagine" the proposal is acceptable. Tehran said the "ball is in the …
Warship sunk by Nelson's British fleet discovered
Over 200 years after being sunk by the British Royal Navy under Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of Denmark's most famous …
Iran's energy sites still on Trump's target list
Donald Trump has delayed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days, citing "productive" talks with Tehran. DW asks what …
Southeast Asia trusts the EU more, but Brussels still has work to do
Southeast Asia increasingly sees the European Union as a trusted hedge against US-China rivalry, but analysts say Brussels will need …
Artemis II splashes down in Pacific after historic moon trip
The four crew members are back on Earth after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. Follow …
Why Saudi Arabia is withdrawing from sport
There are few major sports left that are not supported by investment from Saudi Arabia. But with the kingdom pulling …
WHO approves first Malaria drug for babies
Children under five account for more than two-thirds of malaria deaths. A new drug offers hope for this vulnerable group.
Ilya Remeslo, formerly a pro-Putin blogger, has ended up in a Russian psychiatric hospital after criticizing the president. What happened?
After seemingly switching sides, a pro-government blogger in Russia who criticized President Vladimir Putin has been admitted to psychiatric care …
Brain’s protective barrier stays leaky for years after playing contact sports
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00885-2Damage to the blood–brain barrier is linked to immune changes and cognitive decline.
Major Turing computing award goes to quantum science for first time
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00818-zTuring Award winners Gilles Brassard and Charles Bennett pioneered ideas that are now foundational …
Finland reports drone crashes, alleges territorial violation
Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland. According to the country's prime minister, the drones may have been Ukrainian drones …
Iran war squeezes India's pharma supply chain
Supply chain disruptions, higher energy and freight prices and reliance on Chinese pharmaceutical ingredients are squeezing margins as well as …
Germany: 7-year-old flashes €5,000 cash at Osnabrück school
The youngster found a cash-filled envelope at home that his parents had withdrawn to buy a car, but not before …
Russian students duped into signing contracts with military
University students are being recruited to serve in drone units fighting Ukraine. They are offered lucrative contracts and promised they …
Women's AFCON postponed at 11th hour
After weeks of uncertainty, football's governing body in Africa has announced the postponement of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, …
Germany, others partially release oil reserves amid Iran war
Germany, Austria, Japan, Spain and France have all indicated plans to release some of their oil reserves, a day after …
How Ukraine is rebuilding its energy system under fire
Since Chernobyl, Ukraine has lived in the shadow of nuclear disaster. Now, with Russia targeting its power grid, it's facing …