North Korea holds lavish welcome for Belarus president
A grand welcome in Pyongyang united North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko. The meeting comes as both …
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Berlin court jails 4 men over Hamas weapon stockpiles
A court in Berlin has ruled that four men gathered and stored weapons for use in terror attacks as members …
Delhi police arrest Lashkar-e-Taiba commander
Shabbir Ahmed Lone is accused of plotting terror attacks in India. Elsewhere, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned from …
Masked mitochondria slip into cells to treat disease in mice
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00869-2Transplantation technique lengthened survival in animals with an often-fatal mitochondrial disease.
A single course of antibiotics can cause lingering changes in gut microbes
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00769-5Microbial diversity loss seen after a course of some commonly prescribed antibiotics can persist …
China intensifies push to become world leader in tech and AI
Nature, Published online: 14 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00814-3The new five-year plan calls for more original scientific research to facilitate the country’s …
After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true …
‘Unaffordable’ visa price hike threatens Australia’s researcher pipeline
Nature, Published online: 20 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00822-3Doubling of the cost of a key visa used by graduates to stay in …
Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths — report
Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant …
Lufthansa pilots stage another strike
A two-day strike by Lufthansa pilots is expected to lead to many cancellations. The German chancellor is visiting Norway, a …
Finance minister Wadagni expected to win
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, …
NIH pivots away from agency
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00823-2US biomedical funding behemoth says the approach will boost innovation, but some researchers worry …
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.
Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'
Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of …
Will Europe's far-right help Orban win?
Leading European populists are throwing their weight behind Viktor Orban's reelection campaign. But the Hungarian prime minister lags behind the …
Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?
Pakistan is gaining diplomatic visibility during the Iran conflict, while questions are growing over India's quieter strategy.
Myanmar clears path for junta leader to become president
Min Aung Hlaing has been replaced by a close ally as military commander. He will now face a three-way vote …
Timmy the stranded whale back on the move
The struggling humpback whale is due to be fitted with a radio transmitter to help follow his recovery. Meanwhile, Chancellor …
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.
No such thing as a shark? Genomes shake up ocean predator’s family tree
Nature, Published online: 12 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00594-wSharks might not be a natural biological group, with most species potentially closer kin …