How Ukraine is rebuilding its energy system under fire
Since Chernobyl, Ukraine has lived in the shadow of nuclear disaster. Now, with Russia targeting its power grid, it's facing …
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Iran war: US wary of peace plan postponing nuclear deal
The White House has reportedly not ruled out a proposal from Iran to end its chokehold on the Strait of …
US maritime restrictions increase economic pressure on Iran
A US naval blockade will cut off Iran's main source of hard currency by halting most of its oil exports. …
Ukraine, Russia trade strikes as US-backed talks resume
Deaths have been reported in both Russia and Ukraine, with US-brokered talks set to continue on Sunday. Meanwhile, thousands were …
World Cup 2026: Jordan fans frustrated by US visa hurdles
Jordan is set to make its World Cup debut, but military conflict and the US government may keep fans at …
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 …
First dots on the roadmap to exiting fossil fuels
The message from inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels was clear. It's not if, but when and how.
Cell membrane chops up viral DNA on entry
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00732-4When a virus infects a bacterial cell, the viral genome is the first component …
Melania Trump joke not 'call to assassination'
Donald and Melania Trump attacked the comedian for a joke he made several days before a man opened fire at …
Portugal's arms industry is taking off
Portugal has built up a surprisingly large, independent arms industry over the past five years. But whether it can be …
Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several monuments, including palaces and a historic mosque, already damaged by US …
Associated cognitive decline
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10191-6Age-related microbiome changes increase medium-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, driving GPR84-mediated myeloid inflammation, impaired vagal …
International development aid suffers unprecedented 2025 dip, led by Trump gutting USAID
International development aid spending fell by more than one-fifth in real terms last year, the biggest dip on record. The …
Can Thailand's new government deliver on growth promises?
After taking a gamble in seeking a new mandate, Thailand's newly reelected PM Anutin Charnvirakul has cast himself as a …
Fare evasion is a crime that can send you to prison
In Germany, riding without a ticket on public transportation can land you in jail. The justice minister would like to …
Ilya Remeslo, formerly a pro-Putin blogger, has ended up in a Russian psychiatric hospital after criticizing the president. What happened?
After seemingly switching sides, a pro-government blogger in Russia who criticized President Vladimir Putin has been admitted to psychiatric care …
Pro-Russia Rumen Radev on course to win election
Rumen Radev's new center-left party, Progressive Bulgaria has won an absolute majority in the country's eighth general election in five …
Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians
Israeli lawmakers have voted in favor of reinstating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis. The law, pushed …
Finland reports drone crashes, alleges territorial violation
Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland. According to the country's prime minister, the drones may have been Ukrainian drones …
Fragile Iran truce brings brief relief to African markets
The truce between the US, Israel and Iran has eased pressure on African markets. But economists warn that deep‑rooted vulnerabilities …