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Iran war: Trump threatens to 'blow up' desalination plants

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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.

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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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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.

Asia

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How China uses fishing boats for military power

China is strengthening its maritime militia made up of fishing boats trained for military operations.

Germany

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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.

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.

Middle East

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Israel poised to pass controversial death penalty bill

The legislation, introduced by Israel's far-right government, aims to expand the death penalty as a means of deterrence.

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Will the US redirect weapons from Ukraine to the Iran war?

DW discusses with Michael Kimmage of the Kennan Institute how likely it is, and what impact it could have on Ukraine.

Latin America

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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.

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Slovakia stands at a crossroads between western and eastern Europe — and not just in geographical terms.

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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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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?

Russian students duped into signing contracts with military

Russian students are being recruited to serve in drone units at universities across the country.

An employee of the Ukrainian SkyFall company conducts a test flight with a P1-Sun interceptor drone at an undisclosed location in Ukraine on March 19, 2026

Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact

Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share expertise on missile and drone defense.

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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.

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Capital punishment: Which countries use the death penalty?

Although the number of countries carrying out executions is declining, the total number of executions is on the rise.

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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.

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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?

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Nigeria: LGBTQ+ community faces extortion, violence

Homophobic gangs exploit anti-gay legislation to victimize Nigeria's LGBTQ+ people. Warning: Graphic content.

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How Iran war energy crisis strengthens case for renewables

The Iran war has exposed the fragility of the global energy system. Could renewables shield people from the shock?

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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.

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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?

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Making the most of your Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage

Euromaxx reporter Diana Piñeros walks Spain's Camino de Santiago and shares helpful hiking tips.

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Switzerland: From gravel to gold

A Swiss company sustainably extracts gold dust from the earth — a real hit with customers.

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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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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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