Tunisia suspends rights group amid widening repression
Tunisian authorities have ordered one of Africa's oldest rights groups to cease its activities for a month. The move comes …
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Germany, others partially release oil reserves amid Iran war
Germany, Austria, Japan, Spain and France have all indicated plans to release some of their oil reserves, a day after …
‘Can it run Doom?’ — why scientists got brain cells and a satellite to play the classic game
Nature, Published online: 13 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00845-wNature staff discuss some of the week's top science news.
Plans filed for huge triumphal arch in Washington
The US arch would be over 50% taller than the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris, according to the official …
Using mosquitoes to vaccinate bats could curb the spread of deadly diseases
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00795-3But scientists say there are practical and ethical challenges to overcome before the strategy …
Asian markets tumble, but Europe, US rally on Trump optimism
Markets Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday. Europe's indices were headed in the same direction, until optimistic Iran comments …
Trump says reviewing new Tehran proposal with doubt
US President Donald Trump has said he "can't imagine" the proposal is acceptable. Tehran said the "ball is in the …
Nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam attains criticality
India is advancing its civil nuclear program with its Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam now able to self-sustain a nuclear …
Iran talks have 'commenced' in Pakistan, PM Sharif says
US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Qalibaf have met separately with Pakistan's prime minister in Islamabad. …
Merz hails 'historic' health care reform
The Cabinet has greenlit a health care draft law designed to lower insurance rates. The bill heads to parliament next, …
Iranians and Israelis united through music
The Berlin-based music ensemble Sistanagila brings together musicians from Iran and Israel who offer a message of hope for a …
Canada's Arctic noise is no party for narwhals
Known as the "unicorns of the sea," narwhals are fleeing Canada's far north. Researchers suspect a link to noise pollution …
World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo
Lady Fatou, known as the "grand dame" of the Berlin Zoo, was certified last year by Guiness as the oldest …
Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN
Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm." Could the first direct …
EU weighs giving US data for fewer travel restrictions
The European Union is negotiating a framework that could allow US authorities to search national databases across much of the …
US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says
A federal judge has said the US Defense Department has not complied with orders to allow journalists access to the …
Botanical mystery solved: how plants make a crucial malaria drug
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00891-4New evidence reveals biochemical pathway behind quinine production.
Conservatives link immigration with crime
Will German citizens feel safer if more immigrants are deported? Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been giving that impression. But the …
Raghav Chadha, 6 other AAP MPs join BJP
The exit of seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs has dented the party's strength in the upper house of parliament, sparking …
At least for these fish
Nature, Published online: 12 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00782-8Activity levels and daytime sleepiness can be combined into a ‘behavioural clock’ that predicts …