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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shake hands as they attend a session at the Knesset, Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem March 29

Israel: Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians

PoliticsMarch 30, 2026
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Iran war: Trump threatens to 'blow up' desalination plants

UNIFIL has confirmed the death of three of its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Follow DW for more.
ConflictsMarch 30, 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hold a press conference at the Chancellery, in Berlin

Germany news: Merz and Syrian president talk refugee returns

The German chancellor says most Syrians living in Germany are expected to return home. DW has more.
PoliticsMarch 31, 2026
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March 30, 2026

Haiti: At least 70 killed in 'massacre,' says rights group

March 30, 2026

US reopens embassy in Venezuela after seizing Nicolas Maduro

March 30, 2026

Nigeria: Curfew in Jos area after attack near university

March 30, 2026

Air Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furor

March 30, 2026

Finnish police say stray Ukrainian drone carried warhead

March 30, 2026

Germany: Stranded humpback whale moving again

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Africa

Military heads of state: Mali's Assimi Goita, Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traore and Niger's General Abdourahamane Tiani walk together on stage as other soldiers follow behind in July 2024

EU seeks new strategy amid Sahel 'influence' rivalries

The EU wants to invest more in security partnerships and job creation to foster ties with West Africa.
PoliticsMarch 30, 2026
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Asia

Trump holds talks with Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House in September 2025

Pakistan under pressure to host successful US-Iran talks

Pakistan is positioning itself as mediator as the prospect of a regional war threatens economy and security.
ConflictsMarch 30, 2026
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Germany

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66 ways to fix Germany's costly health care system

A special commission has presented a raft of proposals aimed at curbing Germany's spiraling health care costs.
PoliticsMarch 30, 2026
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Europe

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Young immigrants who grew up in Sweden facing deportation

Sweden's restrictive migration policies are hitting young people especially hard.
MigrationMarch 30, 202605:07 min
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Middle East

In this 2025 file image, Yemen's Houthi fighters take part in a demonstration against the United States and Israel.

Iran war escalates as Houthis launch first strikes on Israel

The Iran-backed militia had been sitting on the sidelines for the first weeks of the conflict. That has changed now.
ConflictsMarch 29, 202627:31 min
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North America

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Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?

One year of trade data shows which countries benefit under US tariffs, which lose — and who is footing the bill.
TradeMarch 30, 2026
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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.
PoliticsMarch 28, 2026
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What's making news in Germany? From Bundestag debates to political controversy and pressing social issues, we bring you the stories and the people behind the headlines.

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Pressure mounts on German government to enact reforms

Pressure mounts on German government to enact reforms

With the AfD gaining ground and the SPD struggling, is German's government able to deliver urgently needed reforms?
PoliticsMarch 30, 202609:07 min
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles (left) and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius at a press conference on March 26, 2026 in Canberra

Germany's Pistorius in Asia warns of a frayed global order

Germany's Pistorius in Asia warns of a frayed global order

Germany is aiming to build ties with middle powers in the Asia Pacific while warning the old order is coming apart.
ConflictsMarch 30, 2026
Friedrich Merz, pointing and talking, standing with Ahmed al-Sharaa on the terrace of the Chancellery in Berlin

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Around one million Syrians came to Germany during the country's civil war. Now, Berlin wants them to return home.
PoliticsMarch 30, 2026
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March 30, 202601:32 min
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Slovakia at the crossroads

Slovakia stands at a crossroads between western and eastern Europe — and not just in geographical terms.
March 30, 202628:43 min
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Defense and military spending

Defense policies are changing rapidly, and military spending is surging worldwide amid growing conflicts and tensions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Could the war in Iran benefit Ukraine?

Could the war in Iran benefit Ukraine?

Ukraine has become expert at fending off drones. What expertise can it offer Gulf states under attack from Iran?
ConflictsMarch 30, 202616:45 min
This photo, released by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in January 2021, shows three missiles rising into the sky, with dust plumes billowing on the ground.

Has the Iran war harmed nuclear non-proliferation efforts?

Has the Iran war harmed nuclear non-proliferation efforts?

Trump said striking Iran would stop a nuclear threat. Now more countries are considering speeding up their own programs.
ConflictsMarch 29, 202614:01 min
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Russian students duped into signing contracts with military

Russian students duped into signing contracts with military

Russian students are being recruited to serve in drone units at universities across the country.
ConflictsMarch 29, 2026
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Ukrainan photographer who risked life to film Bucha massacre

Amateur photographer Vasyl Molchan risked everything to document Russian war crimes in a small town near Kyiv.
ConflictsMarch 30, 202604:28 min
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Birth without a mother: Who controls reproduction?

Artificial wombs may save extreme premature babies but raise questions about control, equality, and motherhood’s future.
ScienceMarch 30, 202606:53 min
The image shows a windswept coast on one of the Batanes islands, Philippines

Philippine island on edge amid fear of China-Taiwan conflict

In the remote Batanes islands, fishermen report increasing sightings of foreign vessels near the Bashi Channel.
ConflictsMarch 30, 202603:18 min
A bearded man wearing a yarmulke and holding a book with Hebrew lettering to his chest walks outside a Manchester synagogue that has been cordoned off by police following an antisemitic attack.

How Europe, the US can better protect Jewish communities

Extremism expert Milo Comerford on how global tensions and the Iran war fuel a surge in antisemitic attacks worldwide.
ConflictsMarch 30, 202610:51 min
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Czech innovation could reduce animal testing in medicine

Czech scientists are developing a lab-grown intestine model. Could it make animal testing a thing of the past?
InnovationMarch 30, 202603:59 min
"Gavin" (name changed), a victim of Nigeria's homophobic Kito gangs, is silhouetted against a bright window. He wears a hood to conceal his identity.

Nigeria: LGBTQ+ community faces extortion, violence

Homophobic gangs exploit anti-gay legislation to victimize Nigeria's LGBTQ+ people. Warning: Graphic content.
Human RightsMarch 30, 202605:42 min
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The pleasure of books in the digital age

The quiet power of a physical book offers a rare escape from life's constant digital noise.
LiteratureMarch 30, 2026
Two people sit on a couch smiling at a newborn baby.

How optimistic is the average German about the future?

In this episode, we look ahead into the future — what might it look like in Germany?
LifestyleMarch 30, 202604:52 min
Three people in trekking clothes and backpacks walk along a grass-covered trail of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

Making the most of your Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage

Euromaxx reporter Diana Piñeros walks Spain's Camino de Santiago and shares helpful hiking tips.
LifestyleMarch 29, 202605:15 min
A hand holds a small bottle filled with gold dust and pours it onto a spoon filled with a white substance

Switzerland: From gravel to gold

A Swiss company sustainably extracts gold dust from the earth — a real hit with customers.
SocietyMarch 27, 202604:54 min
Picture of two clocks showing two different times.

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.
LifestyleMarch 27, 2026
A bright blue train standing at a station, several people are walking on the platform.

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