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.
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Indians flock to fuel pumps as Iran war drives shortage fears
From Gujarat to Tamil Nadu, long lines at fuel pumps reflect growing anxiety over oil supplies even as officials urge …
Lufthansa pilots' union call for two-day strike
The pilot's union said Lufthansa had shown "no discernible willingness to reach a solution" in several collective bargaining disputes.
Physics answers a kitchen question
How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US …
2–TGFβ surrogate agonist
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10208-0A fusion protein designed to comprise IL-2 and a helminth-derived TGFβ mimic activates IL-2 …
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.
Trump's arch plan and the history of gateways
The proposed 250‑foot arch has sparked debate in Washington. But monumental gateways have shaped politics, memory, and ritual across cultures …
Hannover Messe 2026: Brazilian flair awaits visitors
With war in Iran on hold, the world's largest industrial trade fair opens in Hannover. And Brazil, this year's partner …
Tehran vows response to Trump's Hormuz threats
Tehran has said it will hit energy and desalination infrastructure if the US targets Iran's energy infrastructure. Donald Trump has …
How Africa gets shortchanged in trade with Europe
The establishment of free trade between much of both continents for half a century has created growth in many areas. …
Inside Israel's expansionist ambitions
Israel has never officially defined its borders, but Israeli settlers and ministers are flirting with the biblical idea of extending …
Hungary and Europe breathe again
Viktor Orban's Fidesz party was swept aside in Hungary's parliamentary election. His defeat is a blow for Putin, Trump and …
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 …
Iran war: US says missing crew member from downed jet found
After a frantic search, the airman from the F-15E that Iran shot down has been rescued, US officials have said. …
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 …
Syrian president's visit sparks controversy
A visit to Berlin by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has stirred resentment among Germany's Kurdish population who accuse him of …
Germany's finance minister wants to scrap spousal tax splitting
Highly controversial, but not well understood: German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil wants to change the tax benefits for married couples.
US trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talks
The US has slammed the World Trade Organization's failure to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium. The top US …
Why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00779-3A cross between e-bikes and electric cars, low-speed electric vehicles are easier to build …
World Cup 2026: US-Iran war adds to list of concerns
With 100 days to go until World Cup 2026 starts, the war between co-host USA and qualifiers Iran poses serious …