2,000 prisoners pardoned in Holy Week gesture
The move, which Cuba has described as a "humanitarian" gesture, comes after the United States allowed a Russian oil tanker …
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Iran casts doubt on US talks after Israel strikes Lebanon
The two-week truce between the US, Israel and Iran has started showing cracks amid disagreements on Lebanon's inclusion in the …
Rifts in regime bigger threat to ceasefire
As the US and Iran gear up for high-stakes talks, the bigger question is whether Tehran can hold the line …
‘Unaffordable’ visa price hike threatens Australia’s researcher pipeline
Nature, Published online: 20 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00822-3Doubling of the cost of a key visa used by graduates to stay in …
As Hungary gears up for a historic election, DW answers a few key questions
Hungary's election on April 12 is the most important for the state since 1989, and also of historic significance for …
El Nino forecast as ocean temperatures approach record highs
The EU's global warming monitor also reported the second-highest global sea surface temperature and said based on current trends, a …
Salute replaces silence for Iran after 'message from home'
In a change from the silence of their first game, Iran's women's national team saluted their anthem against Australia on …
Oscars 2026: 'One Battle After Another' wins Best Picture
"Frankenstein" and "Sinners" were the other big winners of Hollywood's biggest night, with Michael B. Jordan taking the Best Actor …
North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea
North Korea has fired more missiles toward the sea for a second day. The back-to-back launches came as Pyongyang reiterated …
Japan says Chinese Embassy break-in 'regrettable'
A soldier breaking into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, reportedly with a knife, is making matters worse for diplomatic relations …
Coalition split widens over fuel price relief
There's trouble at the top of Europe's largest economy as a dispute over fuel price relief for consumers intensifies. Meanwhile, …
Bombing of Iran's pharma producers threatens patients' lives
As the US and Israel continue their war with Iran, airstrikes on Iranian pharmaceutical and medical facilities are harming thousands …
Lufthansa cabin crew begin strike
Hundreds of flights have been canceled as cabin crew members walk out. This is Lufthansa's third major strike this year.
‘Virtual cell’ simulates nearly every chemical reaction in the real thing
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00815-2A new simulation models processes such as DNA replication and cell division in a …
Afghanistan, Pakistan held 'useful' peace talks, Kabul says
Clashes between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan reignited in February. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring hostile militants, which Kabul denies. …
Wives of the missing push for legal reform
Decades-old family laws affect hundreds of thousands of women and children, as custody and inheritance are in the hands of …
Artemis II splashes down in Pacific after historic moon trip
The four crew members are back on Earth after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. Follow …
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 …
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. …
India's digital census prompts fear of hidden agendas
The world's most populous country has launched a fully digital census which involves millions of enumerators and also allows the …