As Iran war rages, Europe gears up for energy crisis
The EU is waking up to an energy crisis and asking people to reduce energy consumption, as fears of a …
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Who holds the biggest emergency oil reserves?
Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed dozens of countries to tap their emergency oil stockpiles. But …
Former PM Lionel Jospin dies aged 88
Jospin proved the canary in the coal mine for the far-right rise in France. He was the first center-left presidential …
Nigeria moves to broaden security alliances amid ongoing insurgency threats
Nigeria is expanding security partnerships as extremist threats rise, strengthening cooperation with France, receiving continued US military support, and renewing …
Germany's Left Party rocked by antisemitism allegations
In a resolution, a state‑level branch of the socialist Left Party has rejected the "Zionism that actually exists today." Are …
Mystery of how plants make a family of medicinal molecules has been solved
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00790-8The cinchona alkaloids are a family of plant-derived compounds that include quinine, an antimalarial …
Bright supernova wobbles like a spinning top
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00490-3Oscillations in the brightness of a ‘superluminous’ supernova reveal it to be powered by …
Formula 1 in 2026: Just Formula E on steroids?
Formula 1 is kicking off the new season with some big rule changes. Drivers will have to focus on energy …
UN pushes emergency plan for Cuba aid amid US talks
The UN has presented an aid action plan for Cuba to US officials, which even involves fuel tracking models. Meanwhile, …
Scale coherent 4D imaging sensor
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10183-6A 4D imaging architecture using a large-scale, coherent LiDAR focal plane array comprising more …
Strikes near Israel's nuclear center injure dozens
Iranian ballistic missiles have struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad near its main nuclear research center. Meanwhile, Donald …
Donald Trump speaks on Iran, oil and economy
In a national address, US President Donald Trump spoke about the war in Iran and claimed that "all of their …
Australia and EU strike free trade deal
The European Union and Australia have agreed on a sweeping new trade deal, compromising to boost exports in the face …
Trump extends deadline in Iran ultimatum
US President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure on Monday after previously threatening …
What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?
German automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover?
Over 60 killed in strike on hospital, WHO says
The World Health Organization's chief said nearly 90 others were wounded in the attack on a hospital in east Darfur.
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 …
Iran war boosts strategic significance of South Caucasus
With war raging in Iran, the South Caucasus has become one of the few stable corridors between Asia and Europe. …
US Republicans reject Senate bill to end shutdown, fund TSA
US House Republicans have rejected a Senate bill to end the partial government shutdown. With Congress deadlocked, President Trump has …
The problem with Canada’s plan to buy scientific prestige
Nature, Published online: 13 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00743-1The government’s plans to poach 100 US researchers might make good economic sense. But …