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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Modi, Gandhi invoke Jesus Christ's teachings on Good Friday
Indian leaders marked Good Friday with messages of reflection, compassion and unity. Meanwhile, an Iranian crude oil tanker bound for …
Chinese propaganda casts US as reckless aggressor
Chinese state media is subtly framing the US as a belligerent, destabilizing force in the Middle East. One AI-generated video …
Knock knock, no one’s there. Study finds scientists’ jokes mostly fall flat
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00854-9Survey examines how often academics attempt jokes during conference talks — and how these …
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 …
Merz plays down US military withdrawal plans
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said a US threat to pull troops out of Germany is "nothing new." Meanwhile, Germany’s …
US trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talks
The US has slammed the World Trade Organization's failure to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium. The top US …
Masked mitochondria slip into cells to treat disease in mice
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00869-2Transplantation technique lengthened survival in animals with an often-fatal mitochondrial disease.
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 …
Delhi looks to ban fossil fuel two-wheelers from 2028
India's capital is gearing up to ban non-electric two-wheelers as it looks to tackle chronic smog and high pollution. In …
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 …
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The youngster found a cash-filled envelope at home that his parents had withdrawn to buy a car, but not before …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 Champions League: Bayern fall to Barcelona in semis
Bayern Munich have come up short in their bid to win the Women's Champions League for the first time after …
India news: Iran says US strike on Delhi-bound plane a 'war crime'
The Iranian embassy in India has slammed the US strike on Mashhad Airport that reportedly hit a plane used for …
'No Kings' protests — Trump critics rally across the US
Protesters say US democracy is backsliding under President Donald Trump, with the White House dismissing the marches as a product …
Concerns grow for stranded whale still stuck on German coast
A large whale is fighting for survival off Germany's Baltic coast after becoming trapped in shallow waters. Despite rescue efforts …