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Thousands attend a funeral in Qom, with the coffin covered in an Iranian flag and lifted by many hands

How long can Iran continue the war?

PoliticsMarch 5, 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.

Kurdish militia fighters in combat gear during a military exercise in a mountainous area

Will Kurdish groups work with US in the war against Iran?

Will Kurdish groups work with US in the war against Iran?

Speculation is growing that Kurdish militia groups in Iraq may be preparing to launch attacks in neighboring Iran.
ConflictsMarch 5, 202602:23 min
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro stands behind a lectern wearing a blue suit

Iran war strains US-Spain relations

Iran war strains US-Spain relations

Trump lashes out against Spain after it condemned the attack on Iran. PM Sanchez warns US is playing ‘Russian roulette’.
PoliticsMarch 5, 2026
Iranian protesters by the Brandenburg Gate on March 1st

Is Germany increasingly targeted by Iranian intelligence?

Is Germany increasingly targeted by Iranian intelligence?

Since the US and Israel began bombing Iran, concerns about retaliation have been growing in Germany.
PoliticsMarch 5, 2026
Volunteers stand amid the debris of destroyed buildings at the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh. An emergency vehicle is seen in the background

Israel steps up offensive in Lebanon

Israel steps up offensive in Lebanon

Lebanese state media say at least eight people have been killed as Israeli attacks enter a fourth day.
ConflictsMarch 5, 202601:47 min
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Iran war looms large over Berlin's global tourism fair

Iran war looms large over Berlin's global tourism fair

Closed airspace, stranded cruise ships, uncertainty for thousands of travellers: a shock for the tourism industry.
BusinessMarch 5, 202602:29 min
A photo shows an illuminated display showing the prices at a gas station in Bochum, Germany on March 4, 2026

Iran war exposes global dependence on Middle East energy

Iran war exposes global dependence on Middle East energy

China, Europe and India face mounting supply risks, while Russia could gain from rising prices and shifting trade flows.
TradeMarch 5, 202607:38 min
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Developing

A Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 lands at Frankfurt International Airport

Germany news: First evacuees arrive from Middle East

Stranded Germans return home and a Syrian refugee is jailed over a knife attack at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial.
PoliticsMarch 5, 2026
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March 5, 2026

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Africa

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Football: Women's Africa Cup of Nations postponed

After weeks of uncertainty, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations has been officially postponed.
SportsMarch 5, 2026
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Asia

Philippinen Nueva Vizcaya | Bauern blockieren Bergbauprojekt mit Barrikade

Barricades delay mining project in northern Philippines

A community in northern Philippines is holding the line against a mining project they say threatens their land.
PoliticsMarch 5, 202604:06 min
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Germany

Students carrying posters protest against military conscription in Oldenburg, Germany

German high school students protest against military service

Students are protesting against the reintroduction of military service. Many believe that conscription is inevitable.
SocietyMarch 5, 2026
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Europe

A poster showing a cow is hanging by a tractor at a farmers' protest in Serbia

How an online 'Milk Map' is helping Serbian farms survive

Serbian dairy farmers have been protesting the dual challenge of low farm gate prices and cheap imports for weeks.
PoliticsMarch 5, 202604:05 min
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Middle East

View on the luxury Burj al Arab Hotel in 2024.

Iran strikes highlight Dubai influencers' free speech limits

Dubai influencers are accused of being tone-deaf as they react to Iranian missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates.
LifestyleMarch 4, 2026
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North America

Bird view of US navy sailors load live ordnance on F/A-18F Super Hornet, with the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron 41, during operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during Operation Epic Fury

The checkered history of US regime change operations

Various US presidents have sent military forces to remove unpopular rulers abroad. Their track record is mixed.
ConflictsMarch 3, 2026
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Latin America

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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Nepal

Nepal is holding the first elections since Gen Z protests ousted the nation's prime minister. The election is being closely monitored by neighbors India and China.

Kamal Subedi, candidate of the Janadesh Party Nepal and Gen Z leader on the campaign trail in Kathmandu

Nepal's Gen Z look to reshape their nation's future

Nepal's Gen Z look to reshape their nation's future

After deadly anti-corruption demonstrations in Nepal last September, Gen Z activists are now contesting elections.
PoliticsMarch 4, 202603:55 min
Nepal marked on a map, with statues of an elephant and a dragon visible on either side

Why Nepal's elections matter to India and China 

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
Demonstrators in Kathmandu holding placards during a protest against social media bans and corruption on September 8, 2025

Nepal elections: Gen Z hopes for genuine political reforms

Nepal elections: Gen Z hopes for genuine political reforms

Nepal is gearing up for parliamentary elections, months after a youth-led uprising forced out the previous government.
PoliticsMarch 3, 2026
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In the spotlight

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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
A patient sits on his bed in an underground ward that has been prepared in an underground parking space

Inside Jerusalem's underground hospital wards

As incoming Iranian missiles are disrupting daily life in Israel, entire hospital wards have been moved underground.
ConflictsMarch 4, 202602:32 min
Iraqi Shiites shout slogans as they carry a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact

Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict.
ConflictsMarch 4, 2026
Back view of a woman holding a water hose, watering a field in Ghana.

Solar-powered irrigation transforming life in northern Ghana

Solar power is boosting dry‑season harvests, reducing migration while strengthening local livelihoods and food security.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 3, 202605:51 min
The hands of Lenah Kanywa holding photographs of her daughter Mary Wambui who was murdered.

Raising awareness about femicide in Kenya

In Kenya, the number of women killed each year has been rising, but femicide is not even a legal term.
SocietyMarch 3, 202603:46 min
An image supplied by Ukrainian armed forces shows the wreckage of a downed Geran-5 drone in the snow

Ukraine war: German parts make their way into Russian drones

Hundreds of thousands of German parts have been found in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, despite sanctions.
BusinessMarch 2, 2026
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Close-up of a person’s hands tightening a large, patterned fabric bundle - a so called cooking bag - with a drawstring. The colorful cloth features green, brown, and white geometric designs and is placed on a work surface in Cameroon.

Cutting smoke not wood: Thermal cooking bags help women in Cameroon

Eco cooking bags radically cut firewood use, easing women’s workload and making daily cooking safer, cheaper and greener
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 4, 202602:22 min
Person sketching fashion designs on paper at a workspace covered with hand-drawn clothing illustrations.

From fashion runways to rewilding: Designing with nature

Once a fashion insider, Divya Jakhar now blends permaculture and ecology to revive soils and restore biodiversity.
DesignMarch 4, 202609:12 min
A man dressed in modern clothes sits on a lively court in Gothenburg, Sweden.

An American finding freedom in Sweden

Why dancer Zach Enquist left the US for a new life in Sweden.
SocietyMarch 3, 202604:34 min
Close-up shot of grilled octopus tentacles on a wooden cutting board, being served from a gourmet kitchen in Galicia, Spain.

Can we enjoy octopus guilt free?

It’s a favorite in Spain — but should we be eating octopus?
LifestyleMarch 2, 202605:12 min
A modern African art installation with hanging, translucent lamps and large, vibrant paintings.

Africa in her heart: Designer Tola Ojuolape

Tola Ojuolape blends bold African heritage with modern design.
LifestyleMarch 1, 202605:13 min
A fresh sea food platter with crabs and oysters with lemon slices on crushed ice are presented in a busy Parisian brasserie.

The heart of French flavor: Parisian brasseries

Brasseries bring iconic French dishes like beef tartare and coq au vin to life.
LifestyleFebruary 28, 202605:02 min