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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.

People gather to stage a protest against US and Israeli attacks against Iran, at Sabeen Square in Sanaa, Yemen

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Emergency workers stand on a street, the scene of a violent incident, in Witten, western Germany, on March 28, 2026

Germany news: 13-year-old boy killed in Witten stabbing

The boy's mother and another child were seriously injured in what police called a domestic dispute.

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March 29, 2026

North Korea tests high-thrust engine in missile push

March 29, 2026

'No Kings' protests — Trump critics rally across the US

March 28, 2026

Missing Cuba-bound aid boats arrive safely in Havana

March 28, 2026

Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact

March 28, 2026

Nestle says thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars

March 28, 2026

Paris: Suspected bomb attack outside Bank of America foiled

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Africa

Construction works on the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, Egypt (November 2025)

Africa's nuclear power push faces big obstacles

What are the realistic prospects of nuclear power becoming a significant player on the African continent?

Asia

Four Chinese fishing boat off the coast of Guinea-Bissau (file photo)

How China uses fishing boats for military power

China is strengthening its maritime militia made up of fishing boats trained for military operations.

Germany

Multicolored cables plugged into a system with blinking lights

German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech

Officials warn US laws could give Washington access to sensitive German government data, raising security concerns.

Europe

This image shows a tractor on a field in spring

How war in the Middle East is affecting Moldovan farmers

Rising fuel prices are hitting Moldova's farmers hard, threatening both profit margins and this year's harvest.

Middle East

Syrian people gather to celebrate the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Latakia

Syria: Wives of missing men push for legal reform

Decades-old family laws affect hundreds of thousands of women and children, as custody and remarriage remain impossible.

North America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Will the US redirect weapons from Ukraine to the Iran war?

DW discusses with Michael Kimmage of the Kennan Institute how likely it is, and what impact it could have on Ukraine.

Latin America

A person stands on a balcony looking over the railing over which the US and Cuban flags are hung

The turbulent history of US-Cuban relations

Donald Trump isn't the first US president to want to control Cuba. The countries' histories have long been entwined.

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Oil & gas industry

Oil and gas power the global economy, but markets are strained as the US-Israeli war with Iran disrupts major vital energy routes.

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Solar is winning the energy race

The world’s cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside.

US President Donald Trump (L) turns to speak to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting at the White House on March 26, 2026

Trump gives Iran more time to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Trump has given Iran until April 6 to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as more US troops deploy to the Gulf.

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Why Iran fuel crisis hits different in Europe than the US

DW compares price hikes in different countries and looks at Europe's reliance on roadways.

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Belgian Jewish community decries rise in antisemitic attacks

In Antwerp, members of one of the largest Jewish communities in the Europe say tensions are affecting their daily life.

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Nawi - Dear Future Me

The film “Nawi” tells the true story of a Kenyan girl between forced marriage and self-determination.

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Mini-art with maxi-clout

Magical worlds in miniature format: an artist demonstrates the power of tiny things.

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Poetry is dead? Ask Rilke!

Rilke’s timeless poetry still captivates, inspiring influencers, artists, and new generations.

Preparations for an Arctic research dive: Divers sitting on icy ground in scuba gear, with people behind them helping them prep

Ice diving for climate research

In Finland, researchers train beneath Lake Kilpisjarvi’s ice to prepare for climate research expeditions in the Arctic.

A large-scale Victory Day concert staged in the Russian city of Ivangorod on May 9 can be seen from Narva, Estonia, just across the river.

Estonian city faces Russian-language separatist campaign

Russian-language social media accounts are pushing are pushing fake separatist claims about the Estonian city Narva.

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Tips for a Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

Euromaxx reporter Diana Piñeros walks the Camino de Santiago and shares helpful hiking tips.

Switzerland: From gravel to gold

A Swiss company sustainably extracts gold dust from the earth — a real hit with customers.

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Daylight saving time: A history of fact, folklore and fuss

From wartime strategy to Halloween lore, daylight saving time is tangled in culture, commerce and contested claims.

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Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need

Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept lead to commitment.

South African-Indian designer Shaakira Jassat stands in a laboratory wearing a white lab coat and blue latex gloves, conducting tests on various materials for her projects.

Shaakira Jassat: Turning eggshells into design objects

The South African-Indian designer develops sustainable building materials from natural resources.

Beyond skincare: Inside Ghana's Shea Butter Museum

Shea butter, Africa's "women's gold," is used around the world, but is rooted in tradition.

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