Why Africa remains divided over Macky Sall's UN bid
Burundi nominated former Senegal president Macky Sall for UN chief, but Africa's backing fractured. AU procedural disputes, objections and regional …
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Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder visits BMW plant in US
Markus Söder will view the BMW plant in Spartanburg, among other stops, after visiting Texas. Foreign Minister Wadephul is set …
World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo
Lady Fatou, known as the "grand dame" of the Berlin Zoo, was certified last year by Guiness as the oldest …
Ex-Lafarge CEO jailed for funding Syrian jihadists
The world's largest cement maker paid off terrorist groups in Syria in order to keep manufacturing there, judges in Paris …
Depth look at Israel's new death penalty law
The new law, introduced by Israel's far-right government, was passed in parliament on Monday night. It imposes the death penalty …
PM Modi addresses election rallies in Assam
An election race is in full swing in Assam as it goes to polls this week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
Danish PM's left-wing bloc wins vote but with no majority
It is unclear if Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen can secure a third term, as her party came in first but …
Shifting alliances shape Horn of Africa tensions
Regional rivalries involving Gulf and Middle Eastern countries are influencing security dynamics in the Horn of Africa.
Military travel rule for young men put on hold
Germany's defense minister says a requirement for men aged 17 to 45 to seek permission for long stays abroad will …
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 …
Germany ready to help 'secure any peace'
The comments by German Defense Minister Pistorius come amid mixed signals over negotiations to end the war. Meanwhile, Pakistan has …
Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact
Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share battlefield expertise on countering missile and drone threats.
Mental health patients struggle to get help
Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany, with patients often waiting more than a year for treatment. Now a …
Iran has executed 14 individuals in recent weeks, with the hangings continuing
Iran has executed 14 individuals in recent weeks, with the hangings continuing unabated regardless of the US-Israeli military campaign against …
CDU wins Rhineland-Palatinate election
Provisional results show that Friedrich Merz's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the elections in Rhineland-Palatinate in western Germany.
US lets Russian oil tanker approach Cuba despite blockade
US President Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with Russia or another country delivering oil to Cuba as the …
Germany's big climate move — bold step or bare minimum?
The German government has rolled out a multibillion‑euro climate package to turbocharge wind power and e‑mobility. Supporters call it overdue …
Nervous networker or conference presenter? Just care less, says speech coach Susie Ashfield
Nature, Published online: 12 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00547-3The author of Just F**cking Say It offers tips to boost your confidence as …
At 40, Lady Gaga isn't done revolutionizing pop music
As iconic as undefinable, Lady Gaga has left quite a mark on the world of music. Here's how she reinvented …
Fake satellite images distort Middle East conflict from above
As the Iran war intensifies, satellite imagery has become a key battleground in the information war. Manipulated or AI‑generated aerial …