Trump raises idea of shifting responsibility for Hormuz Strait to countries using it | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of shifting responsibility for securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz to countries that use the waterway, saying it would put some "non-responsive" allies "in gear." Trump made the remarks in a social...
Where are the top places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe? | Euronews
Ahead of International Dark Sky Week, these are some of the best places for stargazing and starbathing in Europe. In 2025, the Bavarian Forest Nature Park and Bavarian Forest National Park were recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve after...
A mysterious floral artist has taken over the New York Botanical Garden
Art & Design A mysterious floral artist has taken over the New York Botanical Garden March 18, 2026 10:00 AM ET By Jennifer Vanasco The floral designer known as Mr. New York Botanical Garden hide caption toggle caption New York...
People don't need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says
People don't need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says 13 minutes ago Share Save Doug Faulkner and Nick Triggle , Health correspondent Share Save 'People can and should' still go to school and college' - Health secretary It is...
Major Turing computing award goes to quantum science for first time
Turing Award “for their essential role in establishing the foundations of quantum information science and transforming secure communication and computing”. This is the first time that the Turing Award, often described as the most prestigious prize in computer science ,...
Red states move to protect crisis pregnancy centers using model legislation
Meg Kinnard/AP hide caption toggle caption Meg Kinnard/AP Conservative lawmakers in multiple states are pushing legislation drafted by an advocacy group that opposes abortion to increase protections for crisis pregnancy centers, organizations that provide some health-related services but also work...
Is this the world’s first quantum battery? Australian scientists say so
Australian scientists say so Researchers say their prototype is a big step towards fully functioning batteries with rapid charging times Australian scientists have developed what they say is the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery. Lead researcher Dr James Quach of...
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OK Yonhap Breaking News(CG) Keywords #stocks Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for...
Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion
Sports Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion March 18, 2026 1:42 AM ET By The Associated Press Senegal supporters protest after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco during the Africa Cup of Nations final...
Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title
Sports Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title March 18, 2026 1:20 AM ET By The Associated Press The Venezuela team celebrates after defeating the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, Tuesday,...
Iranian strikes hit near Australian airbase in UAE, Albanese confirms
Prime minister Anthony Albanese says ‘the Iranian regime is engaging in random attacks right across the region’ following strikes near an Australian airbase in the UAE Photograph: Flavio Brancaleone/AAP View image in fullscreen Prime minister Anthony Albanese says ‘the Iranian...
Higgs Boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Behind the story is a row that has seen the science minister, Lord Vallance, and the head of Britain's scientific research funding agency accused of diverting money away from blue sky research towards government scientific priorities to help grow the...
Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership
Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership 4 hours ago Share Save Amir Azimi BBC Persian Share Save Anadolu via Getty Images Larijani was viewed as one of Iran's most influential political figures The Israeli air...
Knock knock, no one’s there. Study finds scientists’ jokes mostly fall flat
The work is published todayin Proceedings of the Royal Society B . “Humour is a skill that scientists don’t necessarily prioritize,” says Victoria Stout, a co-author of the study who performs improvisational theatre in a troupe called STEM Fatales (STEM...
Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
NPR Middle East LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Middle East Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity' March 17, 2026 6:27 PM...
Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling'
Technology Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling' March 17, 2026 8:08 PM ET Bobby Allyn Prosecutors in Arizona filed criminal charges on Monday against Kalshi, an online prediction market site. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle...
Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake
Media Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake March 17, 2026 7:46 PM ET David Folkenflik Kari Lake, who led Voice of America's parent agency for the past year, holds up a...
US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case
US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case 5 hours ago Share Save Ana Faguy Washington Share Save Getty Images A US congressional committee has formally summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding that she answer questions over...
Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?
World Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating". World Trump's war on Iran: Shifting stories and...
USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment
USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment March 17, 2026 5:29 PM ET By Steve Walsh The world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. In response to a request for comment,...
Australia news live: Trump lashes out at Australia over absence of allies against Iran; Cyclone Narelle forms in Coral Sea
Donald Trump has listed Australia among the allies he appears to be bitterly disappointed with, for not wanting to get involved with his war against Iran. In a social media post overnight the US president said his country “has been...
The Guardian view on falling donations to charity: rising living costs are part of the problem, but not all of it
Greg James, who is cycling 1,000km for Comic Relief, reached the halfway point on 17 March. Photograph: James Watkins/BBC/PA View image in fullscreen Greg James, who is cycling 1,000km for Comic Relief, reached the halfway point on 17 March. Photograph:...
Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession
Photograph: supplied Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession Borrowers face losing hundreds of dollars a month in higher repayments and rising pump rices will add to the pain, economists warn...
Trump’s threats to ‘take’ Cuba signal rising US pressure as island grapples with power crisis
Photograph: Adalberto Roque/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Cubans gather outside their houses during a blackout in Havana on Monday night. Photograph: Adalberto Roque/AFP/Getty Images Analysis Trump’s threats to ‘take’ Cuba signal rising US pressure as island grapples with power...
Judge blocks RFK Jr's changes to US childhood vaccine schedule
Judge blocks RFK Jr's changes to US childhood vaccine schedule 3 hours ago Share Save Madeline Halpert Share Save Getty Images A judge sided with medical groups who said Kennedy's changes to vaccines had violated federal law A federal judge...
Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike
Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike 2 hours ago Share Save David Gritten and Ghoncheh Habibiazad , Senior reporter, BBC Persian Share Save EPA Ali Larijani was a close ally of the late Supreme...
Molecular basis of oocyte cytoplasmic lattice assembly | Nature
Go to natureasia.com Rent or buy this article Prices vary by article type from $1.95 to $39.95 Learn more Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout Author information Author notes These authors contributed equally: Shuxian...
Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?
The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill says that eligible applicants must be: aged 18 or older resident in Scotland for at least 12 months registered with a GP in Scotland terminally ill and reasonably expected to die...
Revealed: the world’s worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating
Illustration: Carbon Mapper Revealed: the world’s worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating Exclusive: Fixing a leak can be simple and equivalent to closing a coal power station, making lack of action maddening, say analysts The world’s worst mega-leaks of...
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course' 1 hour ago Share Save Bernd Debusmann Jr at the White House Share Save Getty Images Joe Kent is a long-time Trump supporter and decorated veteran of...