Cooper and Whatley to Vie for North Carolina Senate Seat

President Trump listens as Michael Whatley, former Republican National Committee chairman, speaks during a visit to the Fort Bragg U.S. Army base on Feb. 13 in Fort Bragg, N.C. Nathan Howard/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Nathan Howard/Getty Images North America The matchup in one of the most competitive U.S. Senate races in

Talarico Wins Texas Democratic Nomination; GOP Heads to Runoff

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico addresses supporters on election night in Austin, Texas. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images The outlines of the race for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas have come into clearer view, after James Talarico, a seminarian and state lawmaker, defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett for the Democratic

Wild chimp alcohol consumption hints at deep evolutionary roots

Humans' pull toward alcohol may have ancient origins (according to chimp pee) Scientists learned that wild African chimpanzees consume alcohol by eating fermented fruit, suggesting that human attraction to alcohol may have ancient evolutionary origins. Science Chimp urine Scientists learned that wild African chimpanzees consume alcohol by eating fermented fruit, suggesting that human attraction to

Opposition blasts Germany’s Gulf evacuation response

Published March 3, 2026 last updated March 3, 2026 The German government's plan to evacuate stranded travelers from the Gulf region has been found wanting, ciritics say. Meanwhile, police urge people to take care when rebooking flights as scammers strike. DW has more. https://p.dw.com/p/59haw The opposition says far more could have been done to help

US Sanctions Rwandan Military Over Support for M23

The US on Monday announced sanctions on Rwanda's military and senior military officials for supporting the rebel March 23 Movement in eastern Democratic Republic ‌of Congo (DRC). The DRC government expressed its "deep appreciation" of the US, calling the sanctions "a clear signal of support" for the respect of its "sovereignty and territorial integrity." The

India resumes limited flights amid Middle East violence

Published March 3, 2026 last updated March 3, 2026 A total of 80 international flights are cancelled at the Delhi airport on Tuesday so far. Some Middle East flight operations have begun. Follow DW for the latest. https://p.dw.com/p/59h3p Indian carriers have announced relief flights for passengers stranded in the Middle East [File photo: March 21

Clinton Says He Knew Nothing of Epstein’s Crimes

Former US President Bill Clinton testified that he had no knowledge of the sex crimes of the late sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein, according to a video released by a US congressional committee on Monday. The recording of the depositions, made under oath, to the House of Representatives Oversight Committee spanned over two days last week. What

Strikes Target Tehran and Beirut as Iran Conflict Intensifies

Skip next section Nearly 800 people have been killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Red Crescent Society says March 3, 2026 Nearly 800 people have been killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Red Crescent Society says Death tolls from inside Iran range from nearly 800 to over 1,500Image: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images At least 787 people

Pakistan enforces curfew after deadly Iran-related protests

Pakistan has deployed the military and imposed a three-day curfew in the northern cities of Gilgit and Skardu. The deployment comes after deadly protests against the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli attack. At least 25 people have been killed and dozens injured across the country. Thousands of Shiite demonstrators
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