Bombing of Iran's pharma producers threatens patients' lives
As the US and Israel continue their war with Iran, airstrikes on Iranian pharmaceutical and medical facilities are harming thousands …
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AlphaFold hits ‘next level’: the AI database now includes protein pairing
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00787-3The database of 200 million protein-structure predictions now includes homodimers, adding new biological relevance.
'Value of African football will go down' after AFCON final u-turn
After Senegal were stripped of their title and Morocco were crowned winners, African football faces some big questions.
Trump says US will be 'leaving soon'
President Donald Trump said the US could leave Iran in the next two to three weeks even if the Strait …
As Iran war rages, Europe gears up for energy crisis
The EU is waking up to an energy crisis and asking people to reduce energy consumption, as fears of a …
Beauty trend to boost soft power
K-beauty is more than just a cosmetics trend. South Korea has combined popular culture, innovation and national strategy to create …
Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill
Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend President Mnangagwa's term and overhaul the electoral …
Ukraine and Syria tighten relations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Syria was not only a diplomatic gesture but motivated by strategic considerations regarding Russia, …
Syrians protest curbs on alcohol sales in Damascus
The protests in the capital Damascus reflect growing fears that the Islamist authorities may curtail personal freedoms.
13-year-old boy killed in Witten stabbing
The boy's mother and another child were seriously injured in what police called a domestic dispute. As Merz and Trump …
Wives of the missing push for legal reform
Decades-old family laws affect hundreds of thousands of women and children, as custody and inheritance are in the hands of …
Zambia: Is the US trading HIV treatment for resources?
The US is reportedly leveraging health aid to gain access to Zambia's critical minerals. Millions depend on US funding for …
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 …
UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz
The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahraini proposal on the use of "defensive means" to open the Strait …
Germany's new religious diversity
In Germany, many Christian churches are abandoned. In their place, other religious buildings are emerging. Immigrants from India or Syria …
‘Virtual cell’ simulates nearly every chemical reaction in the real thing
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00815-2A new simulation models processes such as DNA replication and cell division in a …
World Cup 2026: Is the US-Iran war an ethical tipping point?
The US is the main host of the 2026 World Cup. But it's currently at war with Iran, which has …
Ecosystem collapse could fuel the next global security crisis
Debt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability.
Zimbabwe's Biti reportedly detained amid term‑limit row
Proposed changes to the constitution would extend presidential terms from five years to seven, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay …
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 …