The silent power of memes
They are funny, provocative and sometimes tasteless. But memes are also powerful political tool, shaping our perception — usually without …
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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 …
Supreme Court to hear petitions against privacy law
Transparency activists and journalists say the new law could curb access to information. Meanwhile, domestic airfares are expected to rise …
Hong Kong: New rule forces people to surrender passwords
The rule applies to investigations connected to the financial hub's strict national security law. Those who fail to comply face …
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 …
Thrust engine in long-range missile push
The tests come days after Kim Jong Un accused the US of global "state terrorism and aggression," in an apparent …
Trump's arch plan and the history of gateways
The proposed 250‑foot arch has sparked debate in Washington. But monumental gateways have shaped politics, memory, and ritual across cultures …
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 …
Who is Trump talking to in Iran?
US President Donald Trump has postponed his threat to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure, and claims Tehran wants to negotiate a …
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 …
'No plans' for fresh peace talks, Tehran says
Pakistan is preparing to host a second round of negotiations, but doubts remain as to whether they will take place, …
EU reacts to 'concerning' report of Hungarian leak to Russia
The European Union and Germany have expressed concern at reports of Hungary's foreign minister briefing Russia on EU talks. Prime …
Iran war prompts 'massive' food, fuel price rises; drones kill hundreds of civilians in 2026
German charities warn of increases of 70-80% in the costs of essentials in wartorn Sudan amid the unrest in the …
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 …
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 …
Ukrainian civilians abducted, tortured in Russian prisons
Russia has been holding thousands of Ukrainian civilians behind bars for years, in breach of international humanitarian law. Families have …
Adaptive therapy guided by dynamic ctDNA in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10244-wA clinical trial testing whether monitoring ctDNA clearance during treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer could …
The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind
US toilets use far more water than many of their global counterparts. President Donald Trump is pushing to loosen water …
Up night trains need
Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept could lead to …
Report: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase out
A new report by the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, says that Hungary has increased …