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Africa

"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.

Anti-gay laws expose LGBTQ+ Nigerians to extortion, violence

In Nigeria, homophobic gangs exploit anti-gay legislation to victimize LGBTQ+ people. Warning: Graphic content.

Asia

Four Chinese fishing boat off the coast of Guinea-Bissau (file photo)

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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German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech

Officials warn US laws could give Washington access to sensitive German government data, raising security concerns.

Europe

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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?

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.

North America

Stacked shipping containers on Staten Island, New York City, United States.

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.

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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Energy

The availability of energy from fossil fuels, nuclear or renewables is the basis for the world economy and human development. How to secure energy is at the center of much of today's news reporting.

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Defense and military spending

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

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?

Trump said striking Iran would stop a nuclear threat. Now more countries are considering speeding up their own programs.

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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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.

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Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks

The human rights watchdog has described the situation in the United States as a "human rights emergency."

Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia. One German police union fears a rise in car theft.

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Belgian Jewish community decries rise in antisemitic attacks

In Antwerp, members of one of the largest Jewish communities in the Europe say tensions are affecting their daily life.

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'Nawi' depicts Kenyan girl's journey out of forced marriage

The award-winning film tells the true story of a gifted 13-year-old Kenyan girl who is sold into a forced marriage.

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Miniature art: German artist creates tiny magical worlds

With imagination and subtle humor, Katharina Raab shows just how much magic can be found in the tiniest of things.

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Tips for a Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

Euromaxx reporter Diana Piñeros walks the 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.

South African-Indian designer Shaakira Jassat stands in a laboratory wearing a white lab coat and blue latex gloves, conducting tests on various materials for her projects.

Shaakira Jassat: Turning eggshells into design objects

The South African-Indian designer develops sustainable building materials from natural resources.

Two women stand in front of an exhibit showing different types of shea butter in containers hanging on the wall in the shea butter museum, Accra, Ghana

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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