German Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular
The CDU/CSU and SPD made many promises to voters. But according to polls, Germans are deeply disappointed with the governing …
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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 …
German, EU finance ministers call for energy windfall tax
The war in Iran has sent oil and gas prices soaring, boosting profits for energy companies, but burdening consumers. The …
Celebrated philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies aged 96
One of Germany's greatest postwar intellectuals, he continuously argued for a robust and inclusive democracy. His passing marks the end …
Fears grow for Iran's women's football team
Calls are growing for Australia to offer asylum to the Iranian national team at the Asian Cup. With serious punishment …
Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions
Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions for Cuba. The US has a long history …
Molecular basis of oocyte cytoplasmic lattice assembly
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10360-7Molecular basis of oocyte cytoplasmic lattice assembly
Hawaii hit by historic flooding, more rain coming
Thousands of people on the Hawaiian island of Oahu have been evacuated as winter storms dump masses of water on …
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 …
Lufthansa marks centenary amid testing times
Germany's national air carrier, Lufthansa, is officially 100 years old just ahead of the centenary of its first flight. Meanwhile, …
Nigeria bets on UK port investment
There are high hopes for upgrades to the Apapa Quays and Tin Can Island ports. But concerns remain over corruption …
AlphaFold hits ‘next level’: the AI database now includes protein pairing
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00787-3The database of 200 million protein-structure predictions now includes homodimers, adding new biological relevance.
Four children stabbed dead at Kampala kindergarten
The suspected assailant was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody. His motive remains unclear.
Are scientists funny? The evidence is in — and it's no joke
Nature, Published online: 20 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00937-7Nature staff discuss some of the week’s top science news.
A sign of the times
Germany's most famous female footballer has signed for a third-division team. The transfer will have huge impacts across the women's …
Honda warns of $16bn hit on its pivot away from EVs
Japan's Honda expects to book extra costs of almost $16 billion as it recalibrates its electric vehicle strategy. It blamed …
Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi has faced criticism in Washington over her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender …
Can it lead the world?
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00877-2UK government announces multibillion-pound science investments — but what impact will this have on …
Funding calls plummet as NIH turns away from agency-directed science
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00897-yThe US National Institutes of Health will now focus on ‘unsolicited’ research proposals driven …
Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa
Africa is running low on fuel. The US-Israel-Iran war has sent fuel prices skyrocketing. Are African countries doing enough to …