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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.

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Germany news: Bundestag votes for pension scheme reboot

German lawmakers have voted for a scheme aimed at making state-backed private pensions more attractive. DW has more.

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March 27, 2026

US: Senate ends shutdown with ICE-free DHS funding bill

March 27, 2026

EU to levy fee on small packages from outside bloc

March 27, 2026

Nepal: Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as prime minister

March 27, 2026

US court suspends Pentagon sanctions against Anthropic

March 27, 2026

India news: Government cuts excise duties on petrol, diesel

March 27, 2026

Whale swims to freedom after days stranded on German beach

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UN resolution fuels global slavery reparations debate

A landmark UN resoultion has intensified the debate over reparations for the transatlantic slave trade

Asia

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Can Thailand's new government deliver on growth promises?

Reelected PM Anutin Charnvirakul's government will quickly be tested by steep economic challenges.

Germany

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.

Europe

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International concern about rule of law in Serbia

There is growing concern about political pressure, controversial reforms and independence of Serbia's judicial system.

Middle East

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Iran war: Houthi restraint driven by domestic priorities

Despite threats to intervene in the war in Iran, the Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi militia has so far remained passive. Why?

North America

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US government 'chipping away' at press freedom

Another US government attempt to hinder journalists has failed, but it's another sign of desire to limit press freedom.

Latin America

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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?

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At 72, Alan Lessik steps onto the ice with a calm that only comes from living a life full of twists.

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FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is the planet's biggest international tournament and is held every four years. The current men's champions are Argentina, while Spain are the women's titleholders.

A shot from the draw for the 2026 World Cup as Iran's name is drawn

Boycotts, bans and no-shows: Notable World Cup absentees

Iran have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, but their participation is in doubt.

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World Cup 2026: Cost, Trump and travel give fans pause

DW spoke to fans across the world to hear about five-figure expenditure, visa uncertainty and safety concerns.

World Cup fans file ticket price complaint at EU

World Cup tickets reach eye-watering prices, with one seat resold for €163,000. Fans are asking the EU to step in.

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Amid rows of tents on a government-allotted highland, Rekha Khatoon seeks refuge with her children during the 2022 floods

India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice

Across India's flood-prone regions, marginalized communities are often hit the hardest by climate-related disasters.

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'Looksmaxxing' — the manosphere beauty cult

The online beauty trend has roots in misogyny, and its language is reaching the White House.

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Britain: Learning from Ukrainian soldiers

Ukrainians have become drone experts through Russia's war. The West benefits from their expertise.

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US-Israel war with Iran: How much does it really cost?

The US-Israel war with Iran is racking up enormous military costs. DW looks at where the money is going.

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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?

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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.

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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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Does the Iran war put your internet at risk?

Inside the repair trap: Why data hubs and undersea cables in the conflict zone affect users far beyond the Middle East.

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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.

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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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