Florian Wirtz inspires Germany past Switzerland
Germany beat Switzerland 4-3 in an entertaining World Cup warm-up in Basel. Two goals and two assists from Liverpool's Florian …
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Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis': The future is now
Lang's classic 1927 silent film, which was set in 2026, predicted a world that now looks eerily familiar, with a …
World Cup 2026: US-Iran war adds to list of concerns
With 100 days to go until World Cup 2026 starts, the war between co-host USA and qualifiers Iran poses serious …
Can small nuclear reactors solve Europe's energy woes?
Supporters say modular reactors are key to meeting energy goals, but critics say they're a costly distraction.
Russia's Putin declares Easter ceasefire
Russian President Putin has announced a ceasefire in its war in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter holiday. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy …
Solar is winning the energy race
The world’s cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside.
World Cup 2026: Cost, Trump and travel give fans pause
As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026. DW …
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 …
How wealthy tech entrepreneurs seek to shape politics, culture and the future — and why we must resist
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00840-1Silicon Valley’s billionaires have become ideological provocateurs, spreading rage and reshaping the public sphere.
US dispatches JD Vance to aid Orban reelection bid
The US is deploying Vice President JD Vance to stump for longtime Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, who trails in election …
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 …
Stray crashed drone hailed from Ukraine
Lithuania's prime minister has said that a military drone that crashed near the border to Belarus hailed from Ukraine and …
Mars: NASA's Curiosity rover finds new organic matter in Gale Crater
NASA's Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds as scientists investigate any potential ancient life signs on Mars. It was …
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 …
Russia is 'going backwards' in equipment and deploying post WWII
• Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich denied detention appeal in Moscow • Putin visits Russian troops at military …
‘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.
Strong earthquake strikes Molucca Sea, killing 1
A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake has jolted northern Indonesia, killing at least one person. An initial tsunami warning has since been …
The stakes are high as Pakistan's government says it is prepared to
The stakes are high as Pakistan's government says it is prepared to mediate negotiations. The prospect of a protracted regional …
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 …
K-pop giants BTS celebrate return with Seoul concert
The South Korean K-pop band BTS has returned to the stage after a nearly four-year break. Huge crowds cheered the …