Finance minister Wadagni expected to win
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, …
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After Iran, are Saudi Arabia and Turkey next in line for nuclear weapons?
The nuclear threat in the Middle East is growing due to the Iran war, and not just because nuclear sites …
After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true …
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 …
Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first
Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. It comes …
Hungary election: Voters want new EU approach, but tough Ukraine stance, poll shows
A new poll ahead of Hungary's election suggests that most voters want at least minor changes to ties with the …
Timmy the stranded whale back on the move
The struggling humpback whale is due to be fitted with a radio transmitter to help follow his recovery. Meanwhile, Chancellor …
Rescuers fail to free stranded whale stuck on German coast
A whale is fighting for survival off Germany's Baltic coast after becoming trapped in shallow waters. Initial efforts to rescue …
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 …
A single course of antibiotics can cause lingering changes in gut microbes
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00769-5Microbial diversity loss seen after a course of some commonly prescribed antibiotics can persist …
Meta hit with $375 million fine in child exploitation case
While the New Mexico jury's landmark decision to hold Meta liable could be a bellwether, the penalty is only a …
With new code of conduct
Facing political backlash following Pro-Palestinian speeches during the festival's closing gala, Tuttle received widespread support from the international film industry.
Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing elected president
Myanmar's parliament has elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president of the Southeast Asian country. He has effectively led …
Fujimori leading, runoff likely
Keiko Fujimori looked set to face a conservative rival in a runoff vote. More than 30 candidates had been contention …
China intensifies push to become world leader in tech and AI
Nature, Published online: 14 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00814-3The new five-year plan calls for more original scientific research to facilitate the country’s …
Lufthansa pilots' union call for two-day strike
The pilot's union said Lufthansa had shown "no discernible willingness to reach a solution" in several collective bargaining disputes.
Ex-CEO of cement giant Lafarge jailed for funding Syrian jihadi groups
The world's largest cement maker paid off terrorist groups in Syria in order to keep manufacturing there, judges in Paris …
‘RAMmageddon’ hits labs: AI
Nature, Published online: 13 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00844-xThe soaring cost and limited supply of computer memory is slowing some projects — …
In Estonia, rumors are circulating that the city of Narva wants to secede and join Russia. Is it true?
The Estonian city of Narva is on Europe's eastern border, right next to Russia. Recently there have been online rumors …
Veteran German actor Mario Adorf dies aged 95
Few actors had a career as rich as Mario Adorf. He played legendary Hollywood villains, wrote German TV history and …