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Smoke rises following an explosion, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026.
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Iran war: Israel strikes oil storage sites near Tehran

ConflictsMarch 8, 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.

An illuminated display showing the prices at a gas station in Bochum on March 4, 2026

Germany: The Iran war is hurting the German economy

Germany: The Iran war is hurting the German economy

Expensive energy and disrupted supply chains are bad news for the economy. Events in the Middle East worry Germans.
PoliticsMarch 8, 2026
Official White House photograph showing US President Donald Trump overseeing "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran from Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida

Trump's shifting Iran goals highlight war's weak legal basis

Trump's shifting Iran goals highlight war's weak legal basis

From targeting Tehran's nuclear program to regime change hints, Trump's Iran messaging exposes war's shaky legal basis.
Law and JusticeMarch 7, 202603:24 min
Vereinigte Arabische Emirate Dubai 2026 | Rauchsäule über dem Dubai International Airport nach iranischem Angriff

Is Iran a threat to security in Germany?

Is Iran a threat to security in Germany?

The US-Israeli war with Iran fuels fears of retaliation in Germany.
ConflictsMarch 7, 202610:14 min
People gather amid the debris of a destroyed building following airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs.

Iran war destabilizes Middle East politics

Iran war destabilizes Middle East politics

As the Iran war expands in the region, governments in the Middle East are dealing with domestic politics in disarray.
ConflictsMarch 7, 2026
A number of residential buildings in the Shahid Boroujerdi neighborhood in southeast Tehran that were bombed by American and Israeli aircraft

Iran's president apologizes to neighbors, defies US demands

Iran's president apologizes to neighbors, defies US demands

Iran's president apologized for attacks on regional countries but kept up criticism of America.
ConflictsMarch 8, 2026
Transport aircraft and tanker aircraft on the apron of Ramstein Air Base.

US air base in Germany back in focus as Iran war widens

US air base in Germany back in focus as Iran war widens

With more than 50,000 Americans in the region, how is the area being affected as Ramstein's role is reassessed?
PoliticsMarch 6, 202613:14 min
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Developing

An Indian cricket fan wearing headgear cheers for the team during an India ICC Men's T20 World Cup

India news: India set for New Zealand clash in T20 final

Across the nation, cricket fans are making plans and gearing up for the India v New Zealand T20 final in Ahmedabad.
PoliticsMarch 8, 2026
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March 8, 2026

Explosion hits near US Embassy in Norway, no injuries

March 8, 2026

New York: Man detained as devices thrown at anti-Islam rally

March 7, 2026

US: Tornadoes kill several people in Michigan, Oklahoma

March 7, 2026

'Shield of the Americas': Trump launches regional coalition

March 7, 2026

Ukraine: Deadly Russia strikes hit Kharkiv apartment block

March 7, 2026

Germany news: State election set to test Merz's popularity

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Africa

Health workers treat patients at the Bwaila Hospital in Lilongwe central Malawi (FILE: January 2023)

Malawi's ban on dual practice divides health sector

Malawi's government says a ban on dual practice tackles corruption, but doctors warn it could deepen staff shortages.
PoliticsMarch 6, 2026
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Indien Guwahati 2023 | Raffinerie der Indian Oil Corporation nach Rosneft-Deal

Why the US says India can buy Russian oil again

Less than a month after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil in exchange for a US trade deal, Washington says it can.
BusinessMarch 6, 2026
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Germany

Manuel Hagel (l) and Cem Özdemir (r)

German state election set to have far-reaching consequences

Baden-Württemberg will go to the polls this Sunday, Chancellor Merz is hoping for a win to boost his push for reforms.
PoliticsMarch 7, 2026
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Europe

People in a crowd in front of a memorial at dusk wave flags, many of them Serbian flags

Inside Serbia's elite investment network

Investigations into a Serbian investment fund have fueled suspicions of high-level corruption.
PoliticsMarch 6, 2026
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Middle East

Friedrich Merz talking to Donald Trump by the White House on March 3, 2026

Iran, Germany and the end of the rules-based order

No more lecturing from Germany: International law now seems less important to Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
PoliticsMarch 7, 2026
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March 7, 202601:30 min
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Journalists under pressure: Where does freedom begin?
March 7, 202626:04 min
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International Women's Day

International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8 to mark women's achievements and focus greater attention on rights for women and girls.

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Global icons of women's rights

Global icons of women's rights

From Gisele Pelicot to Rosa Parks to Clara Zetkin: Here are 11 women who have been fighting for equal rights.
CultureMarch 8, 202611 images
women attend a protest marking International Women's Day 2023

International Women’s Day: Workplace equality needs action

International Women’s Day: Workplace equality needs action

Women in Germany who wish to have careers and families face systemic challenges, but there may be reason for optimism.
CultureMarch 6, 2026
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Victims of deepfake porn demand action from tech companies

Victims of deepfake porn demand action from tech companies

British lawmakers and victims demand more action from tech companies to stop sexually explicit deepfakes.
PoliticsMarch 6, 202604:54 min
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Surfers from the Black Girls Surf academy prepare to enter the water with their surfboards on the beach at Almadies Corniche in Dakar

Sea meets school in Senegal's Black Girls Surf project

In Dakar's Ngor fishing district, a surf academy combines school and surfing, empowering girls to pursue their dreams.
SocietyMarch 8, 20267 images
A GDR Simson Comfort S51 motorcycle at a vintage vehicle meeting.

How a Jewish family's moped brand became a far-right symbol

Simson mopeds have gained cult status in eastern Germany. Today the far-right AfD party seeks to appropriate the brand.
SocietyMarch 7, 202611:28 min
Videostill | Fokus Europa | Norwegen | Frauen und Verteidigung

Inside Norway's military: What it's like for women soldiers

Norway is known for its equality, but the army deals with multiple sexual harassment complaints.
EqualityMarch 5, 202605:45 min
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Berlin factory at center of German militarization debate

There have been demos outside a Berlin factory as it switches from auto parts to munitions. The trade union is torn.
ConflictsMarch 5, 2026
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Why Nepal's elections matter to India and China 

After youth protests toppled Nepal's last government, the country is heading to the polls on March 5.
PoliticsMarch 4, 202611:55 min
A group of young miners are sitting in a tunnel; one of them is handing out leaves from a small green plastic bag to the others.

Bolivia's new silver rush, a dangerous mining boom

Around 500 years ago, Bolivia's mines made the Spanish Empire rich. Today, a new silver rush has tragic consequences.
TradeMarch 4, 20269 images
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Two hands touch a painting by Van Gogh. The artwork shows green tree branches with white flowers on a blue background.

Feeling van Gogh: an art experience for the blind

How can the blind and visually impaired experience Van Gogh's paintings in a museum?
ArtsMarch 7, 202605:13 min
DW | Shift | Frauen und Mode in Bangladesch

Young Bangladeshi designer gains success by going local

How a Bangladeshi designer has successfully used social media to launch her own fashion label.
LifestyleMarch 6, 202602:57 min
DW | Afrimaxx | 2026 | Nairobis bestes Designstudio ist reines DIY

Nairobi's top design studio is entirely DIY

How Nairobi’s Craft Café is redefining creativity.
InnovationMarch 6, 202604:59 min
DW | Afrimaxx | 2026 | Fünf großartige Aktivitäten in Abuja, Nigeria

Five epic things to do in Abuja, Nigeria

Here are five epic things in Abuja you can’t miss.
TravelMarch 6, 202605:01 min
DW | Afrimaxx | 2026 | Kapstadts Version von Meals on Wheels

Cape Town's take on meals on wheels

What’s it about to have a four‑course meal on a moving bus?
LifestyleMarch 6, 202606:03 min
DW | Afrimaxx | 2026 | Ruandas Modedesigner Maurice Niyigena

What does it mean to wear memory?

How the son of a Rwandan soldier reflects on the 1994 genocide with fashion.
Freedom of SpeechMarch 6, 202606:05 min