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March 22, 2026

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Germany news: CDU wins Rhineland-Palatinate election

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Africa

A small monkey with dark fur on its back, lighter fur on its chest, and a yellowish patch on the forehead sits on the ground amid a layer of dry brown leaves. Green plants are visible in the background of the forest floor in Ghana.

Sacred or spoiled? Monkeys are testing a village's patience

In Ghana, locals are blaming revered monkeys, protected by ancient beliefs, for a growing land struggle.

Asia

Fans cheer on South Korean K-pop group BTS performing "BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG," a free comeback concert celebrating the release of their fifth studio album, at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea

K-pop fans welcome BTS return at Seoul concert

K-pop phenomenon BTS drew huge crowds at their comeback concert after a four-year military service break.

Germany

Bus driver Millicent Awiti, a young woman with long hair, smiles as she sits behind the steering wheel of a city bus

Germany launches alliance to fairly recruit skilled workers

Germany needs new talent for its labor market — and fresh ideas to ensure that foreign workers also stay.

Europe

The wreck of the Arctic Metagaz, a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea

Adrift Russia tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster

A Russian oil and gas tanker that was likely targeted by drones is adrift in the Mediterranean with no crew onboard.

Middle East

A market trader sits among his wares (scarves, dresses and blouses) on a street in Dubai. He is alone.

Iran war turns Dubai into a ghost city

The glittering metropolis of Dubai was synonymous with luxury and security — until the outbreak of the Iran war.

North America

People drink wastewater that was sterilized at the PureWater Colorado Mobile Demonstration

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

With climate change intensifying drought in many regions, cities are exploring ways to turn sewage into drinking water.

Latin America

A historical colonial postcard showing Indigenous people and attacking UFOs added onto it as a collage

Amazonia's Indigenous peoples dismantle Western cliches

Indigenous peoples and the Amazon rainforest have often been exoticized. A new exhibition challenges these tropes.

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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.

A female Dimona resident speaks to DW after an Iranian missile struck the southern Israeli town and caused widespread damage

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Flag of defunct Islamic Republic of Afghanistan at Afghan consulate in Berlin

Taliban install new diplomat without telling Germany: Report

The move is likely to spark major diplomatic friction as Germany does not recognize the Islamist group's government.

Two middle-aged men seated on a debate stage, both wearing dark blue suits, white shirts and dark blue ties. The one on the left is wearing glasses. They are looking at each other over a small round table holding water glasses and a carafe

Germany's governing CDU, SPD watch latest regional election

Voters are set to go to the polls in Rhineland-Palatinate, in another test case for Germany's coalition government.

René Limonte-Brett, Cuban exile in Germany, standing in front of a building. He has a gray beard and round glasses, and is wearing a dark coat

Cuban exiles in Germany concerned over Trump's threats

The US oil blockade has left Cuba without power and fuel. In Berlin, René Limonte-Brett fears for his family back home.

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'Vulnerable' satellites guide the world — and its wars

Global navigation satellite systems like GPS have become indispensable, and that's made them vulnerable to attack.

Men and women are walking down a street. At the front, people hold banners reading '83 Years Since Thessaloniki Auschwitz' and 'Never Again' in Greek and English

Thessaloniki: Remembering the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans'

Recalling the tragic fate of Greece’s Jews serves as a wake-up call against rising antisemitism.

oil drips onto salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cheese

Down to the last drop: Physics answers a kitchen question

How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US scientists have figured it out.

A plastic surgeon is seen operating at the Noma Hospital in Sokoto, Nigeria

Hidden dangers of the Brazilian butt lift

Across Africa, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of women undergoing cosmetic procedures.

A man wears a cap reading Make Syria great again as revellers dance to electric music and attend a rave on June 20, 2025 in Maaret Saidnaya near Damascus.

Why Syria's new alcohol ban is about much more than beer

This week's ban on alcohol in Damascus has sparked a wide-ranging debate among Syrians.

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Spain gains as travelers turn away from Gulf amid Iran war

Europeans appear to be looking more to the Mediterranean than the Middle East for their upcoming summer holidays.

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A small tiger, surrounded by grass, looks directly into the camera.

Meet Lilly, the Berlin tiger cub

A female Sumatran tiger was born at a Berlin zoo in early January. Now, the cub finally has a name.

Euromaxx reporter Diana Piñeros wears a black jacket and a bright red scarf. Behind her, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin can be seen out of focus at sunset.

Tips for women traveling alone in Germany

Our reporter explores safe, stress-free solutions for female travelers in Germany.

The image shows a group of people in high‑visibility vests working on a wide sandy beach. In front of them lie numerous discarded Christmas trees arranged in long rows. Some volunteers dig trenches with shovels, while others position the trees inside them. Behind the group rise grass‑covered dunes under a cloudy sky. The scene resembles a community‑driven environmental effort to protect the coastline

Christmas trees safeguarding UK coastline

On England's Fylde coast, old Christmas trees are helping to protect fragile coastal dunes by trapping sand.

Yayoi Kusama, wearing a red dress with white polka dots, holding her arms out in front of a yellow work of a face. She wears a magenta wig, the hair in a bob cut

At 97, Japan's art icon Yayoi Kusama is Instagram-ready

A retrospective of the work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, still highly relevant, is on show in Cologne.

A Black man seated in an art gallery, speaking to the camera during an interview. Behind him on the wall is a large black and white work of art.

US artist Rashid Johnson on a quest to heal

In his "Anxious Men" series, Rashid Johnson remixes the codes and icons of Black pop culture.

Portrait of the French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani, a woman with curly shoulder-length hair, posing against a dark blue background. She is smiling, with the mouth closed

Leila Slimani's 'I'll Take the Fire' deals with family past

Bestselling author Leila Slimani concludes her sweeping French-Moroccan family saga.

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