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 …
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The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?
Thirty years ago, countercultural thinkers declared the internet an independent space. Today, it's controlled by a handful of corporations. Were …
One country musician is calling for other artists to oppose assault rifles
Every Thursday on The Assignment, host Audie Cornish explores the animating forces of this extraordinary American political moment. It’s not …
Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust
German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline …
How oil price hikes threaten Germany's economy
How high will the Iran war drive up the prices of oil, gasoline and diesel? There is great concern that …
Gut stem cell necroptosis by genome instability triggers bowel inflammation
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10302-3Author Correction: Gut stem cell necroptosis by genome instability triggers bowel inflammation
Two arrested over London Jewish ambulance arson
London police have arrested two men over the arson attack on Jewish community ambulances. CCTV suggests more involved.
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00612-xThe next in line
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00612-xThe next in line.
Leftist Emmanuel Gregoire becomes new mayor of Paris
Gregoire replaces fellow socialist Anne Hidalgo as the French capital’s mayor. The local elections are being closely watched to gauge …
Economist suggests autobahn speed limit amid Iran-enduced fuel price spike
A leading economist has recommended a temporary highway speed limit due to rising fuel costs amid the Iran war. Meanwhile, …
Recycling's next big thing — or big bluff?
An advanced recycling process claims it can handle hard-to-recycle plastics, like packaging. But critics say it's not worth the effort.
Iran war: UN rights chief 'appalled' by arrests, executions
The UN rights office reports ongoing executions, mass arrests and a sweeping crackdown in Iran during the war, with thousands …
Lufthansa apologizes for lost Oscar statuette
Lufthansa said it would conduct "an internal review" to find out how the Oscar statuette belonging to Russian director Pavel …
Russia to block Kazakh oil flows on key pipeline supplying Berlin
Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's …
Yoon's obstruction sentence hiked to 7 years
Yoon has also been handed a life sentence for leading an insurrection in a separate trial. The prison sentences follow …
Like AI image of himself
The US president denied looking like Jesus in the image, saying he thought it was himself "as a doctor." Trump …
UAE oil exit from OPEC signals focus on domestic priorities
Abu Dhabi's exit from OPEC signals a geopolitical shift and a pointed message to Saudi Arabia. What are the ripple …
Germany's Pistorius in Asia warns of a frayed global order
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius just concluded a whirlwind tour of Japan, Singapore and Australia as Germany aims to build ties …
Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case
A Chinese student has been found guilty of drugging and raping a woman in Munich over a period of months. …
Push community intervention reduced rates of child marriage by 80%
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10206-2A community-wide intervention in northern Nigeria reduced rates of child marriage from 79% to …