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Iran war: US military aircraft crash in Kuwait

ConflictsMarch 2, 2026
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US-Israel war with Iran

Fighting has erupted in Iran and the Middle East after Israel and the US attacked the country, following a US military build-up in the region.

Smoke rises after an Iranian drone attack in the port area of Dubai

Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Gulf region

Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Gulf region

Tehran says it views US military bases as legitimate targets as it responds to attacks on its territory.
ConflictsMarch 1, 202602:28 min
Police officers (L) walk near a destroyed motorcycle (fg) and a burnt-out armored truck (R)

Attacks on Iran trigger global Shiite protests

Attacks on Iran trigger global Shiite protests

In several countries, members of the Shiite branch of Islam vent their anger over the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
ConflictsMarch 1, 202602:02 min
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pictured during a press conference (file photo)

Netanyahu threatens to intensify attacks on Tehran

Netanyahu threatens to intensify attacks on Tehran

"Our forces are now striking at the heart of Tehran with intense power, and this will only escalate," Israel's PM said.
ConflictsMarch 1, 202600:35 min
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March 2, 2026

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March 1, 2026

Afghan Taliban reportedly target Pakistani jets over Kabul

March 1, 2026

US confirms American troops killed, wounded in Iran clashes

March 1, 2026

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March 1, 2026

Pakistan: Several killed in violent protest at US consulate

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Germany news: Top diplomat denies Berlin is joining Iran war

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is to set off for Washington ahead of talks with President Donald Trump. DW has the latest.
PoliticsMarch 2, 2026
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) speaks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu after paying respect before the eternal flame at the Hall of Remembrance during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem

India news: Opposition criticizes Modi over Iran crisis

India's opposition Congress party has condemned the Modi government's response to the Iran crisis. DW has the latest
PoliticsMarch 2, 2026
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Africa

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Zimbabwe takes a big shot toward an HIV‑free future

Zimbabwe, one of Southern Africa’s hardest‑hit countries, is taking a bold step in HIV prevention.
HealthMarch 1, 202602:41 min
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Asia

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In India, Holi welcomes spring with a Festival of Colors

Faces and clothes become colorful works of art. For a moment, traditional social hierarchies seem to disappear.
CultureMarch 1, 20268 images
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Germany

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Ukraine war: German parts make their way into Russian drones

Hundreds of thousands of German parts have been found in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, despite sanctions.
BusinessMarch 2, 2026
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Europe

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Trump-Kushner plans put Albania's coast in the spotlight

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's plans for luxury resorts have drawn attention to Albania's coast — and sparked debate.
BusinessMarch 1, 202604:05 min
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Middle East

A woman holds an image of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iranian demonstrators protest against the U.S.-Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran on February 28, 2026.

Iran after Khamenei: What happens next?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, but a leadership council is to secure his regime's hold on power and continue the war.
ConflictsMarch 1, 2026
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North America

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Pentagon pressures Anthropic in escalating AI showdown

The row between Anthropic, a much vaunted AI startup, and the Trump administration, is sharply escalating.
BusinessFebruary 27, 2026
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Latin America

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Trump and Rubio have brought Cuba's government to the brink

A blockade on oil imports has Cuba on the brink. Now, tensions have been heightened by a fatal confrontation at sea.
PoliticsFebruary 28, 2026
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Michael loses his eyesight after being diagnosed with glaucoma. Now, he has to reorganize his life.
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After Crans-Montana fire: The hard road back to life

Two brothers were among those celebrating New Year's Eve when a fire swept through a bar in Crans-Montana.
CatastropheMarch 1, 202606:11 min
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Black History Month: The trail of colonialism in Berlin

The Decolonial City Tours show how colonial history and racist structures still shape Berlin's streets.
CultureFebruary 28, 202603:29 min
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Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis': Milestone in science fiction film

"Metropolis" (1927) shaped modern sci fi cinema with its depictions of futuristic cities, AI fears and class struggle.
CultureFebruary 28, 202612:18 min
Caroline Mukiza, whose husband was killed on the front in the war between Russia and Ukraine, prays in a church in Kampala

How Africans are being drawn into Russia's war in Ukraine

A growing number of Africans say relatives who sought work in Russia were forced into military service in Ukraine.
ConflictsFebruary 27, 2026
A young man walks along a hill overlooking Mekelle, northern Ethiopia, where uncertainty over the region's political and economic future weighs on many residents

Ethiopia's Tigray region could be on the brink of war, again

In Tigray, people remain trapped in limbo as tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea escalate.
ConflictsFebruary 27, 2026
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Ramadan school activities spark secularism debate in Turkey

A new directive urges Ramadan activities in schools, raising concerns over secularism and student pressure.
EducationFebruary 27, 2026
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Epstein files

The Epstein files are documents related to charges brought against convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein of sex trafficking girls and young women.

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Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein

Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein

Bill Clinton said he "saw nothing that ever gave me pause" during the time he spent with Jeffrey Epstein.
CrimeFebruary 27, 2026
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US lawmakers grill Hillary Clinton in Epstein probe

US lawmakers grill Hillary Clinton in Epstein probe

Clinton claimed she never met Epstein and had "no idea" about his crimes. Bill Clinton will face questions on Friday.
PoliticsFebruary 27, 2026
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Fact check: How to cut through Epstein files disinformation

Fact check: How to cut through Epstein files disinformation

With viral screenshots and explosive claims abound, how do you know what's real in the Epstein files?
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026
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Africa in her heart: Designer Tola Ojuolape

Tola Ojuolape blends bold African heritage with modern design.
LifestyleMarch 1, 202605:13 min
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The heart of French flavor: Parisian brasseries

Brasseries bring iconic French dishes like beef tartare and coq au vin to life.
LifestyleFebruary 28, 202605:02 min
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Sechaba Chabeli's comeback at Roof of Africa motocross race

Local motocross racer Chabeli returns stronger to tackle Lesotho's fierce Roof of Africa race.
SportsFebruary 26, 202605:26 min
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New Paul McCartney documentary tells the story of Wings

"Man on the Run" sheds light on Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles years, when he began his second act with the band Wings.
MusicFebruary 26, 20269 images
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Coq au vin: the traditional French dish

Why chicken braised in wine isn't only a French delight.
LifestyleFebruary 25, 202605:07 min
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Indonesia man building houses made of soil and bamboo

Builder Misbah Dwiyanto learned his trade in Austria and Thailand before bringing it to Indonesia's Cimahi.
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