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Piezoelectric materials enable a new approach to searching for axions
Dark matter, a type of matter that does not emit, reflect or absorb light, is predicted to account for most of the matter in the universe. As it eludes common experimental techniques for studying ordinary matter, understanding the nature and composition of dark matter has so
Capitol agenda: DHS shutdown now in House’s hands
The Senate's overnight agreement — to fund the entire department except ICE and parts of CBP — faces a treacherous path ahead.
AI Opens Up a New Way to Restore Classic Movies. Should We Take It?
The tech is already being used to change everything from 'The Wizard of Oz' to 'The Magnificent Ambersons.' Not everyone thinks it's a good thing.
A rare star in a tiny galaxy preserves a record of the early universe
Found in an ultrafaint dwarf galaxy, the ancient star’s unusual chemistry indicates it formed from gas enriched by a single early supernova.
Live updates: TSA pay in House's hands as Senate agrees to fund most of DHS
The ball is in the House's court on ending the 42-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Senate in the wee hours of Friday morning agreed to a proposal that funds all but two immigration agencies, bringing a paycheck to airport security workers. The
Crimson Desert Could Be Coming To Switch 2, Although ‘There Are Aspects We Have To Give Up On’
It seems it'd take a lot of downscaling to get the RPG running on Nintendo's hybrid console
Israel targets Tehran as Trump delays strikes on Iran power plants
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Friday that attacks against Iran will “escalate and expand,” a day after President Trump extended a pause on U.S. strikes against the Middle East nation's energy infrastructure. Katz, in a statement obtained by The Associated Press,
WTO reform talks face U.S.-India wall in Cameroon, diplomats say
GENEVA, March 27 - Large differences remain between most countries and the U.S. and India as trade ministers meet to discuss reforms at the World Trade Organization, two diplomats told Reuters on Friday.
Savannah Guthrie Sets ‘Today’ Return for April 6 After Mom’s Disappearance: ‘It’s Part of My Purpose’ and ‘My Joy Will Be My Protest’
Savannah Guthrie is set to return to “Today” on Monday, April 6 amid her mother’s ongoing disappearance. The news was announced as the second part of Guthrie’s “Today” interview with Hoda Kotb aired on Friday, bringing with it more tears as the anchor sat down for the first
Tossing servers for sport: IT experts are once again seeing how far they can fling a server rack
Rage against the machine.
‘Really special’: Watch as mother, sister and daughter whales unite in supporting newborn calf
“It's amazing: when faced with this impossible challenge, these animals come together to succeed,” says Project CETI's Shane Gero.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: AstraZeneca, Unity Software, Coinbase & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia announce defence cooperation in Kyiv’s first deal in the Gulf
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation document as Kyiv seeks new partnerships and Middle Eastern countries need Ukraine’s drone-countering expertise.
More than 1,900 dead in Iran since start of U.S.-Israel strikes, IFRC says
March 27 (Reuters) - More than 1,900 people have been killed and at least 20,000 injured in Iran since the start of U.S. and Israeli attacks, said Maria Martinez of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on Friday, citing figures provided by
26 years later, James Marsden opens up about his infamous X-Men line
X-Men is full of iconic dialogue, but there’s one line that defines the 2000 superhero movie above all others: What would you prefer, yellow spandex?
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - US, Iran talks in Pakistan? - The United States and Iran are preparing for direct talks, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said, adding it was "expected to take place in Pakistan very soon", without revealing the
The world is rediscovering chokepoints — and they are not just geographic
Focusing solely on Hormuz risks missing the bigger picture.
IRGC warning fuels fears of Iran war escalating further despite 'ongoing' talks
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned civilians in the Middle East on Friday to avoid US bases as Hormuz remains blocked, tensions with Washington soar and strikes across Iran continue.
Bring me the head of C-3PO: The Empire Strikes Back memorabilia sells for $1 million at auction
The C-3PO head led the auction, while other highlights included Robert Shaw’s harpoon gun from Jaws, a Wilson volleyball from Cast Away and fragments of a sword from The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
A new era of quantum computing may pose threats closer than we think, Google warns
Google says it is setting a timeline to migrate to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2029, warning that action is needed before “a future quantum computer can break current encryption”.
Mubi Buys Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ Across Multiple Territories
Refn's first feature film since 2016's 'The Neon Demon' stars Sophie Thatcher, Charles Melton, and Havana Rose Liu.
EU approves customs reform to handle rising trade and global uncertainties
The new customs reform is designed to adapt the bloc to rising trade volumes amid US-related uncertainties and new trade deals with South America and Australia.
Ageing on display: Wellcome Collection in London explores life across time in art and culture
The Wellcome Collection exhibition in London explores ageing across life, using art, culture and scientific research to show how inequality shapes who gets to grow old well.
Alexander Kluge, New German Cinema Pioneer, Dies at 94
German filmmaker Alexander Kluge, who pioneered the 1960s New German Cinema movement and won the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion in 1968 with “The Artists in the Big Top: Perplexed,” has died. He was 94. News of Kluge’s death was confirmed on Wednesday by his publishing
Morocco ready to host Wafcon 'any time' as questions remain over postponement
A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.
Russian court bans Oscar and BAFTA-winning documentary ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’
‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ is based on secretly recorded footage by school teacher Pavel Talankin, who exposes how the Putin administration aims to indoctrinate schoolchildren in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The film won the Oscar for Best Documentary earlier
Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers
In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.
Ballerina is on HBO Max, John Wick fans need to give it the chance it deserves
Ballerina streams on HBO Max starting today, and the overlooked John Wick spinoff is miles better than its box office numbers would have you think.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Is foraging really feasible to feed myself?
This labor-intensive way of eating isn’t for everyone – and I’m not sure it’s for me. It requires planning and flexibility When I called Robin Greenfield, an environmental activist and author, his assistant answered. “We’re stopped really quick,” Marielle said, adding “he is
Why one hedge fund veteran is urging investors to 'prepare for the worst'
DBi's Andrew Beer suggests the market's crystal ball is broken.
NASA spots comet reversing its spin in a first for science
In 2017 NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope zoomed in on a comet as it passed around the sun. And then things took a more unusual turn
Kevin Warsh confirmation as new Fed chair ‘at an impasse’ as Iran war troubles mount: sources
The continued stalemate is rankling Wall Street executives at the major firms who worry about several doomsday scenarios if Warsh isn't installed at the top of the central bank when Powell's term ends in May.
How do mRNA vaccines work, and why are they safe and effective?
The COVID pandemic ushered mRNA vaccines into the spotlight, and the technology has even greater potential. Here’s what to know about the way that they work, their safety, and more
Cheaters gonna cheat? The data might surprise you.
The data could help you avoid the heartbreak that inevitably comes with the ultimate betrayal.
Tom Felton Has Reached Out to New Draco Malfoy in ‘Harry Potter’ Series: ‘Here’s My Phone Number … If You Need a Word of Encouragement, I’m There’
Tom Felton felt it was “really important” to reach out to Lox Pratt, the actor taking on the role of Draco Malfoy in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series. Felton played Draco in the original films from 2001 to 2011 and is now reprising an adult version of the role in Broadway’s
Russia survived without SWIFT, but that doesn’t mean it won
When Russian banks were cut off from SWIFT in 2022, the goal was clear: deliver a fast financial shock. It didn’t quite work that way. Russia kept exporting, oil revenues surged and before long a different narrative began to take hold — that the sanctions had not worked after
Effort to fund TSA, most of DHS shifts to House
Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here or in the box below: In today's issue: ▪ Senate passes TSA funding ▪ Trump extends Iran strikes pause ▪ Maduro makes court appearance ▪ More DEI probes at schools The pressure is on the House to sign off on badly
Is the universe swarming with tiny black holes?
Long ago, the cosmos might have been a black hole factory—and these primordial objects are even weirder than you think
Russia arms Iran, cementing a drone-powered anti-US axis
In a striking role reversal, Russia appears to be preparing to supply its embattled partner Iran with one-way attack drones, just as Iran previously supplied Russia to sustain its fight in Ukraine. The Financial Times (FT) reported that Russia is nearing the completion of
Spain's inflation jumps to 3.3% as Iran war drives energy costs higher
Spain's consumer prices have risen at their fastest rate since 2024, reaching 3.3% year-on-year in March, driven by surging energy costs linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, according to the Spanish national statistics agency.
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia sign deal on defence cooperation, Zelenskiy says
March 27 - Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement on defence cooperation that lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation and investments, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday.
US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon, WaPo reports
March 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has fired over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in four weeks of war with Iran, burning through the precision weapons at a rate that has alarmed some Pentagon officials and prompted internal discussions about how to make more available, the
UNICEF says over 370,000 children displaced in Lebanon, 121 killed
March 27 (Reuters) - More than 370,000 children have been forced from their homes in Lebanon amid Israel's offensive against Hezbollah, with at least 121 children killed and 399 injured, UNICEF's representative in Lebanon, MarcoluigiCorsi, said on Friday. (Reporting by Kirsti
Analysis-War between Hezbollah and Israel deepens fractures in Lebanon
By Tom Perry, Maya Gebeily, Laila Bassam and Emilie Madi BEIRUT, March 27 (Reuters) - War between Israel and Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon's fragile state and society towards breaking point, straining sectarian and political faultlines as Shi'ite Muslims are displaced and enmity
US Senate votes to fund most of Homeland Security to end airports chaos - but ICE excluded
The late-night vote is a step towards bringing the 40-day partial shutdown - and long security lines at US airports - to an end.
Iran Guards warn civilians after Trump pushes Hormuz deadline
Iran's Revolutionary Guards urged civilians across the Middle East Friday to stay away from areas near US forces, ramping up its threats despite President Donald Trump's claim talks to end the month-long war were "going well". The Guards' warning came after Trump again extended
Africa: 6bn People Online, 2.2bn Still Offline, Says ITU
[Vanguard] The world's online population rose by more than 240 million people in 2025, bringing the total number of Internet users to six billion, according to the latest Facts and Figures 2025 report released by the International Telecommunication Union, ITU.
Japan firms weigh merging power chip businesses
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration has set a new sales target for domestically produced microchips, aiming for an eightfold increase by 2040 compared with 2020 levels.
