Fragile Iran truce brings brief relief to African markets
The truce between the US, Israel and Iran has eased pressure on African markets. But economists warn that deep‑rooted vulnerabilities …
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Celebrated broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough turns 100
The still-sprightly centenarian has been knighted twice, nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, and is perhaps the world's most …
Thrust engine in long-range missile push
The tests come days after Kim Jong Un accused the US of global "state terrorism and aggression," in an apparent …
Germany: Building sector warns of spiralling costs
Germany has a desperate shortage of affordable housing. The government's modernization of the construction law seems to be failing to …
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 …
Multimodal electron microscopy of halide perovskite interfacial dynamics
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10238-8A multimodal in situ electron microscopy approach enables direct visualization of structural and chemical …
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 …
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 …
Nigeria bets on UK port investment
There are high hopes for upgrades to the Apapa Quays and Tin Can Island ports. But concerns remain over corruption …
Norway's Telenor faces lawsuit for giving junta data from its customers in Myanmar
A Swedish non-profit has filed a class action lawsuit against Norway's Telenor, accusing it of endangering customers in Myanmar by …
Is Vucic's party losing its grip?
Serbia's ruling SNS once again secured victories in local elections — but sometimes just by a few hundred votes. Narrowing …