Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues
Germany is keen for Syrian refugees to return home. The visit by interim Syrian President al-Sharaa highlights shifting policies on …
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At least 70 killed in 'massacre,' says rights group
The death toll from a brutal gang attack in Haiti is much higher than initially thought, according to a human …
Russian Orthodox Church makes inroads in Africa
The Russian Orthodox Church is slowly but surely gaining a foothold in Africa. Experts say Russia is using its expansion …
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 …
Abusive man gets 8 years prison for wife's suicide
Lee Milne engaged in physical and psychological abuse of his wife, Kimberly, with the victim then taking her own life. …
Nigeria's army rescues 31 hostages after church attack
The army said the attack had occurred during Easter celebrations at a church in northwestern Kaduna state. Northwest Nigeria has …
Artemis II crew emotional as mission prepares for reentry
In less than 48 hours, the Orion spacecraft is due to splash down in the Pacific Ocean. Crew members have …
Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills at least 29
The plane crashed in a mountainous forest area not far from Crimea's capital, Simferopol. Since the Kremlin sent troops into …
What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?
US defense companies are being called on to ramp up production to meet fresh demand from the war in Iran. …
Should Western travel influencers be promoting Afghanistan?
In the race for clicks, likes and followers, some travel influencers are being criticized for promoting Afghanistan while ignoring the …
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
NATO's eastern members brace for US disengagement
Donald Trump has once again questioned the value of NATO. Russia's neighbors in the Baltic region are watching his statements …
Russian Memorial human rights NGO labeled 'extremist'
Russia's Supreme Court has labeled the human rights organization Memorial as "extremist." Experts say this represents a new level of …
Now we know why
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00876-3Scientists have identified the neurons that worsen the condition during stress.
The hidden gas that could transform energy
Trillions of tons of hydrogen lie in Earth's crust. Can a Bavarian geologist unlock this clean and cheap energy source?
Rat poison found in baby food, extortion suspected
Rat poison has been found in HiPP baby food jars across Austria, Czechia and Slovakia in what authorities suspect is …
American apocalypse: The end 'feels personal and imminent'
Social psychologists in the US found that a third of people surveyed feel the world will end in their lifetimes. …
Leading the charge to explain static electricity
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00839-8There’s a shocking lack of understanding of the physics underlying this commonplace phenomenon, but …
Germany's AfD: The new neoliberal workers' party?
Workers in Germany are increasingly voting for the far-right, populist Alternative for Germany party. That is despite the fact the …
BioNTech founders step down to start new venture
Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci were instrumental in developing the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved in the West. Now …