North Korea transit relaunch points to better ties
Passenger air and rail links are being restored between China and its North Korean ally as geopolitical upheavals add new …
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How Poland is flexing its economic muscle in Western Europe
Poland's economy is now a European star performer. A new trend suggests further momentum, with more and more Polish firms …
Finnish police say stray Ukrainian drone carried warhead
Finnish authorities are investigating two drones that crashed in southern Finland. Kyiv apologized for the incident, with Ukraine's Zelenskyy saying …
FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump's politics put off German fans
Many German fans are torn on whether to travel to the US for this summer's major football tournament.
Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war
Germany's peace movement is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches, with the war in the Middle East and …
Molecules can squirm free of the pack
Nature, Published online: 13 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00767-7Tightly packed molecular chains can start to wiggle in many directions when an enzyme …
Solving Ulaanbaatar’s pollution issues — in photos
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00712-8Mongolia’s capital is among the world’s most toxic cities. One aspirational ex-physicist is clearing …
We can withstand Middle East turmoil, Modi tells parliament
PM Narendra Modi said the Iran war is straining supply chains and trade routes, but stressed India's economic fundamentals remain …
Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills at least 29
The plane crashed in a mountainous forest area not far from Crimea's capital, Simferopol. Since the Kremlin sent troops into …
Discrimination is a widespread phenomenon in Germany
At the supermarket, when looking for a flat, at work: millions of people in Germany are victims of discrimination. A …
Mass Prague rally hits Babis over democracy concerns
Demonstrators accused Prime Minister Andrej Babis of democratic backsliding, citing shifts in the country's foreign and domestic policies toward what …
Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?
An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of …
Greek ministers resign over EU farming subsidy scandal
A scandal over the misuse of EU subsidies has triggered ministerial resignations in Greece. Beneficiaries allegedly made claims for land …
How wealthy tech entrepreneurs seek to shape politics, culture and the future — and why we must resist
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00840-1Silicon Valley’s billionaires have become ideological provocateurs, spreading rage and reshaping the public sphere.
How an all
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00493-0Asexual reproduction should be an evolutionary dead end. A study of asexual fish shows …
One in five young Germans plan to leave the country
A recent study shows that as many as one in five Germans between the ages of 14 and 29 are …
Tiger Woods released on bail after Florida car crash
The golf star was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence after emerging unhurt from a car …
In Estonia, rumors are circulating that the city of Narva wants to secede and join Russia. Is it true?
The Estonian city of Narva is on Europe's eastern border, right next to Russia. Recently there have been online rumors …
Afghanistan earthquake of magnitude 5.9 kills at least 8
Authorities said that damage remains under assessment and may be delayed because of the remoteness of the center of the …
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 …