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Iranian and Russian flags during talks between Russia's Putin and Iran's Raisi in 2022

Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran's aid?

ConflictsMarch 4, 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.

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

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, 202602:31 min
People look on as smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran (Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026)

Kenya braces as Middle East conflict escalates

Kenya braces as Middle East conflict escalates

As tensions rise across the Middle East, Kenyans fear economic shocks, costlier fuel and disrupted exports.
ConflictsMarch 4, 2026
Iranian warship IRIS Dena seen in the Bay of Bengal in February 2026

US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

The Pentagon said the US Navy sunk an enemy warship by torpedo for the first time since World War II.
ConflictsMarch 4, 2026
A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026

Charting the US-Israel war with Iran

Charting the US-Israel war with Iran

US-Israeli strikes on Iran have raised tensions in the Middle East. Here's a look at the Iran war in charts and maps.
ConflictsMarch 4, 2026
A Berlin filling station price board, pictured on March 4, 2026.

Germany: Fuel prices spike amid Iran conflict

Germany: Fuel prices spike amid Iran conflict

Prices at the pumps for petroleum and diesel have risen by around one-fifth in a matter of days in Germany.
ConflictsMarch 4, 2026
Smoke billows in Tehran following a US-Israeli air strike

Fact check: Debunking social media claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Debunking social media claims about the Iran war

Videos claiming to show the US–Israel–Iran war are flooding social media. Many are fake or AI‑generated.
PoliticsMarch 4, 2026
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March 4, 2026

UK lawmaker's partner arrested over China spying allegations

March 4, 2026

Greek court upholds convictions of leaders of neo-Nazi party

March 4, 2026

'Made in EU' proposals put forward to boost manufacturing

March 4, 2026

US, Ecuador launch joint anti-drug operation

March 4, 2026

Taiwan indicts 62 linked to alleged scam center in Cambodia

March 4, 2026

India news: Millions revel in colors of Holi

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Africa

Nogaye Sene films herself among the crops on her farm in Joal Fadiout, Senegal

West African farmers conquer social media

Some farmers in West Africa use TikTok to tap into new markets and boost the image of their profession.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 4, 20267 images
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Asia

A data center under construction in India

India woos global tech, bets big on AI data centers

The country is aiming to become a global hub for artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure.
BusinessMarch 4, 2026
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Germany

Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle speaks during the Award Ceremony of the 76th Berlinale.

Tricia Tuttle to remain Berlinale head — with conditions

Pro-Palestinian speeches by filmmakers led to political backlash, but Tuttle received support from the film industry.
FilmMarch 4, 2026
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Europe

Pedro Sanchez at a lectern with the Spanish and EU flags in the background

Spain's Prime Minister reaffirms 'no to war' against Iran

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has doubled down on his opposition to the US-Israeli war against Iran.
ConflictsMarch 4, 202601:21 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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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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March 4, 202601:33 min
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Locs and the controversy explained

This week, we follow the lives of those who have experienced discrimination in their countries based on how they look.
March 4, 202626:03 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.

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France's nuclear capability offers fringe benefits to allies

France's nuclear capability offers fringe benefits to allies

Will France’s nuclear outreach make Europe safer?
PoliticsMarch 3, 2026
Soldiers from the Bundeswehr's 26th Fallschirmjägerregiment marching as part of an open day for the public in Zweibrücken, Germany. August 30, 2025.

Germany: Recruitment boost crucial, Bundeswehr report finds

Germany: Recruitment boost crucial, Bundeswehr report finds

An annual report on the state of Germany's military welcomes rising recruitment but says the rate still falls short.
PoliticsMarch 3, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron speaking in front of Le Temeraire nuclear submarine in Brittany's Ile Longue military base on March 2, 2026

Macron says France to increase its nuclear arsenal

Macron says France to increase its nuclear arsenal

The French president wants more nuclear warheads as Europe becomes increasingly wary of its US ally.
PoliticsMarch 2, 2026
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In the spotlight

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
A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir

Zimbabwe takes a big shot toward an HIV-free future

Zimbabwe, one of Southern Africa’s hardest‑hit countries, is taking a bold step in HIV prevention.
HealthMarch 1, 202602:41 min
Ferdinand Du Beaudiez stands with his arms around his brother, Valentin du Beaudiez, who has bandages around his head and wears a neckbrace

After Crans-Montana fire: The hard road back to life

Two brothers were among those celebrating New Year's Eve when a fire swept through a bar in Crans-Montana.
CatastropheMarch 1, 202606:11 min
Deutschland Berlin 2025 | DesSta-Gründerin Justice Mvemba im Heinrich-von-Kleist-Park

Black History Month: The trail of colonialism in Berlin

The Decolonial City Tours show how colonial history and racist structures still shape Berlin's streets.
CultureFebruary 28, 202603:29 min
Futuristic robot in the 1927 movie "Metropolis" by Fritz Lang

Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis': Milestone in science fiction film

"Metropolis" (1927) shaped modern sci fi cinema with its depictions of futuristic cities, AI fears and class struggle.
CultureFebruary 28, 202612:18 min
Caroline Mukiza, whose husband was killed on the front in the war between Russia and Ukraine, prays in a church in Kampala

How Africans are being drawn into Russia's war in Ukraine

A growing number of Africans say relatives who sought work in Russia were forced into military service in Ukraine.
ConflictsFebruary 27, 2026
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New business podcast

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DW | Eco India | Divya Jakhar verwandelt Landschaften mithilfe ökologischer Gestaltung

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
Motocross rider Sechaba Chabeli sits on his motocross bike and rides up the hill.

Sechaba Chabeli's comeback at Roof of Africa motocross race

Local motocross racer Chabeli returns stronger to tackle Lesotho's fierce Roof of Africa race.
SportsFebruary 26, 202605:26 min