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Iran war: 'Get serious before it is too late,' Trump warns

ConflictsMarch 26, 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.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) speaks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu

India sees spike in social media censorship amid Iran war

India sees spike in social media censorship amid Iran war

Indian activists are sounding the alarm over the removal of content criticizing the government and its Iran war stance.
ConflictsMarch 26, 2026
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Australia bans visitors from Iran for 6 months amid war

Australia bans visitors from Iran for 6 months amid war

Australia is concerned Iranian visitors may overstay their visas because of the war in the Middle East.
MigrationMarch 26, 2026
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wearing an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps IRGC uniform

An Iranian to negotiate with: Who is Mohammad Qalibaf?

An Iranian to negotiate with: Who is Mohammad Qalibaf?

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf is one of Iran's most influential politicians and has close ties to the military.
PoliticsMarch 25, 2026
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March 26, 2026

EU votes in favor of migrant 'return hubs'

March 26, 2026

Bangladesh: Several killed after bus plunges into river

March 26, 2026

UN pushes emergency plan for Cuba aid amid US talks

March 26, 2026

UN classes slave trade as 'gravest crime against humanity'

March 26, 2026

France: Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan gets 18 years for rape

March 25, 2026

Humans and dogs — scientists find new proof of ancient bond

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India news: Andhra Pradesh bus fire leaves 13 dead

A bus burst into flames after colliding with a truck in India's Andhra Pradesh, killing 13. DW has the latest.
PoliticsMarch 26, 2026
A bird's eye view of BASF's new chemical production complex in Zhanjiang, China (File photo: December 11, 2025)

Germany news: BASF opens massive factory in China

After slashing jobs at home, BASF opened a sprawling new factory in China on Thursday. DW has the latest.
PoliticsMarch 26, 2026
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Africa

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa speaks in the General Assembly during a commemoration of the abolition of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade

What the UN slave trade resolution means to Ghana and the US

The United Nations has declared that slavery is the "gravest crime against humanity." Why did the US vote against it?
Human RightsMarch 26, 202615:34 min
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Asia

A man shows his snake curling under his glasses on his face at a pet fair in Beijing on March 19, 2026

A look at China's exotic pet boom

Exotic pets are booming in China, but weak regulations and limited knowledge are pushing animal rights activists to act.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 25, 20267 images
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Germany

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Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust

German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust.
HistoryMarch 26, 2026
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Europe

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Hungarian election: Will Europe's far-right help Orban win?

European populists are throwing their weight behind Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's reelection campaign.
PoliticsMarch 25, 2026
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Middle East

An LPG gas tanker at anchor close to the Strait of Hormuz, in Shinas, Oman, on March 11, 2026

Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?

An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
TradeMarch 25, 2026
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North America

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US jury fines Meta in landmark child‑safety case

A jury ruled Meta knowingly harmed children's mental health on its platforms Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.
Digital WorldMarch 25, 202601:56 min
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Latin America

People gather around a water tanker truck to fill up buckets and other containers as severe fuel shortages have disrupted water pumping and distribution, in Havana, Cuba

US sanctions, silent allies: Where have Cuba's friends gone?

A US oil embargo has plunged Cuba into crisis. Why are Cuba's traditional left‑wing allies staying silent?
PoliticsMarch 26, 202612:01 min
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Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People

Sweden's restrictive migration policies are hitting young people especially hard.
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​Germany: Building sector warns of spiralling costs

​Germany: Building sector warns of spiralling costs

Germany has a desperate shortage of affordable housing. The government's new construction law has failed to take off.
PoliticsMarch 26, 2026
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Germany's Left Party rocked by antisemitism allegations

Germany's Left Party rocked by antisemitism allegations

A state‑level branch of the Left Party has rejected the 'Zionism that actually exists today.' What do they mean?
PoliticsMarch 25, 2026
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Germany's green reputation hits a crossroads

Germany's green reputation hits a crossroads

Supporters of Germany's multibillion‑euro climate package say it's a win, critics not so much.
PoliticsMarch 25, 2026
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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.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 26, 2026
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How countries are tackling the global energy crisis

With energy prices sky high, countries are looking to reduce demand. But how do they do it?
ConflictsMarch 25, 2026
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Hungary election: Man 'corrects' government campaign posters

Peter Heindl has for years been "correcting" the Hungarian government's posters in an act of political resistance.
PoliticsMarch 25, 202604:31 min
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Is VW eyeing Iron Dome parts production at German plant?

VW tells DW it's exploring "viable options" after FT reported the firm is considering making defense parts for Israel.
BusinessMarch 25, 2026
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Kaja Kallas: EU seeks stronger partnership with Africa

The EU Vice President told DW the bloc wants to become Africa's preferred partner by prioritizing long-term cooperation.
PoliticsMarch 25, 202605:54 min
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WNBA's labor deal is a structural shift for women's sports

America's top women's basketball league just agreed to a new CBA. It will have a significant impact on women's sport.
SportsMarch 25, 2026
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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.
LifestyleMarch 25, 202605:15 min
Ghana Accra 2026 | Sheabutter-Museum

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.
LifestyleMarch 25, 202603:13 min
A portion of cuoppo napoletano is held up in a pointed brown paper cone. In the background, a lively and colorful street in Naples can be seen.

Cuoppo Napoletano: Naples's answer to fish & chips

This popular street food from Naples combines seafood, vegetables and arancini served in a cone.
LifestyleMarch 23, 202604:18 min
Griechenland Donousa | Videostill für Fokus Europa auf der Insel Donousa im Winter

What it's like on a Greek island during winter?

No tourists, no stress: the winter pace of life for residents of Donousa.
SocietyMarch 23, 202602:15 min
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.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 22, 20267 images
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.
LifestyleMarch 22, 202605:37 min