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 …
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A sorghum pangenome reference improves global crop trait discovery
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10229-9A pangenome reference for the phenotypically diverse crop sorghum aims to help accelerate future …
Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government used the country's intelligence service to spy on the opposition Tisza Party, says investigative platform …
Our microbial ancestors were probably oxygen-tolerant
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00718-2Genomic analysis has unexpectedly revealed that microorganisms called Asgard archaea, the closest relative of …
Thousands join Paris suburb mayor to protest racism
Left-wing Mayor Bally Bagayoko has been subjected to racist abuse since winning a clear majority in the first-round vote. Prosecutors …
'Only a strong Israel can achieve peace'
In an interview with DW, Ron Prosor, Israel's ambassador to Germany, defends his country's military strikes against Iran and Lebanon. …
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 …
Hungary and Europe breathe again
Viktor Orban's Fidesz party was swept aside in Hungary's parliamentary election. His defeat is a blow for Putin, Trump and …
NASA plans moon base instead of orbital lunar station
New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the US space agency will pivot from launching an orbiting lunar station to constructing …
‘Einstein‘ bot sharpens debate over AI in the classroom
Nature, Published online: 12 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00764-wFaculty members are spending ever more time outmanoeuvring students who want to cut corners …
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 …
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 …
Volkswagen Group profits take big hit on Porsche shift
Strategic readjustment at Porsche, as well as dwindling sales in both main export markets, the US and China took a …
Starmer urges allies to keep focus on Ukraine amid Iran war
The British leader urged allies to stay focused on Ukraine as he met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London and announced a …
3 killed in Odesa, Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
Russian drone strikes on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa left at least three people dead overnight, including a 2-year-old …
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 …