German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech
ZenDis, the German Center for Digital Sovereignty, has created an alternative to US software for public sector agencies in Germany, …
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Spanish PM Sanchez' wife charged with corruption
The case is based on a complaint by an anti-corruption group with far-right ties, and is the latest in a …
Germans see little progress on cutting red tape
Most people and businesses in Germany say they've seen little change in bureaucracy despite Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government promises to …
Russian Memorial human rights NGO labeled 'extremist'
Russia's Supreme Court has labeled the human rights organization Memorial as "extremist." Experts say this represents a new level of …
Trump orders ICE agents to airports amid budget standoff
Starting Monday, immigration agents will be deployed to US airports to ease congestion at security checkpoints. Donald Trump's move comes …
Breaking enzymes to destroy microRNAs
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00632-7MicroRNAs control gene expression by modulating the output and stability of messenger RNAs. How …
Orban and opposition trade barbs ahead of election
Hungary is preparing for a potentially pivotal election, with challenger Peter Magyar and the Tisza party promising change after 16 …
Iran war: US to deploy thousands more soldiers — reports
The US combat forces are expected to come from the 82nd Airborne Division, which is capable of deploying anywhere in …
Decades after the drug lord brought in the first hippos for his
Decades after the drug lord brought in the first hippos for his private zoo, their descendants have become a threat …
Direct conversion from alkenes to alkynes
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10372-3Direct conversion from alkenes to alkynes
Backlash against sex ed threatens Poland's health curriculum
The government's decision to introduce voluntary health education at schools caused uproar last year. Supporters say the subject prepares young …
Slovenia election sees ruling party tied with opposition
Prime Minister Robert Golob's governing liberal Freedom Movement of Slovenia was almost perfectly tied with Janez Jansa and his right-wing …
SLAMF6 as a drug
Nature, Published online: 13 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10376-zAuthor Correction: SLAMF6 as a drug-targetable suppressor of T cell immunity against cancer
It's hard to imagine now, but Iran and Germany were once surprisingly
It's hard to imagine now, but Iran and Germany were once surprisingly close. A master poet, a German "Lawrence of …
Hungary election: Voters want new EU approach, but tough on Ukraine, poll shows
A new poll ahead of Hungary's election suggests that most voters want at least minor changes to ties with the …
Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks
The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It …
Taiwan opposition leader heads to China for 'peace'
Kuomintang's chairwoman Cheng Li-wun hopes to meet Xi Jinping during her visit to China. Her goal, she said, is to …
Nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam attains criticality
India is advancing its civil nuclear program with its Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam now able to self-sustain a nuclear …
Thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars
"We've always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat," the company said, "but it seems thieves have taken the …
Is sustainable travel possible in times of mass tourism?
Travel can drive overtourism, contribute to climate change and support problematic political systems. Yet the industry also creates livelihoods and …