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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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March 27, 2026

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US Republicans reject Senate bill to end shutdown, fund TSA

March 27, 2026

Germany news: Merz questions coal reform amid Mideast crisis

March 27, 2026

Ex-Red Army Faction member Klette faces new charges

March 27, 2026

Austria plans to ban social media for under-14s

March 27, 2026

EU to levy fee on small packages from outside bloc

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Africa

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Kenya drought pushes millions toward hunger

DW reports from Wajir, one of the hardest-hit regions, where families are at breaking point.

Asia

Newly appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah takes the oath of office in Kathmandu on Friday

Nepal's new PM inherits India-China-US balancing act

Newcomer Balendra Shah has a youth-led mandate for change. But how will he deal with Nepal's tricky geopolitics?

Germany

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Germany: Mental health patients face uphill battle for help

Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany, with patients often waiting over a year for treatment.

Europe

Smoke rises from the historic center of Lviv after Russian strikes

Russian attack on World Heritage sites in Lviv causes uproar

Several World Heritage sites were hit in the latest Russian attack on Lviv in western Ukraine.

Middle East

Syrian people gather to celebrate the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Latakia

Syria: Wives of missing men push for legal reform

Decades-old family laws affect hundreds of thousands of women and children, as custody and remarriage remain impossible.

North America

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth points out a journalist in a press conference at the Pentagon

US government 'chipping away' at press freedom

Another US government attempt to hinder journalists has failed, but it's another sign of desire to limit press freedom.

Latin America

People gather around a water tanker truck to fill up buckets and other containers as severe fuel shortages have disrupted water pumping and distribution, in Havana, Cuba

US sanctions, silent allies: Where have Cuba's friends gone?

A US oil embargo has plunged Cuba into crisis. Why are Cuba's traditional left‑wing allies staying silent?

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Oil & gas industry

Oil and gas power the global economy, but markets are strained as the US-Israeli war with Iran disrupts major vital energy routes.

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Why Iran fuel crisis hits different in Europe than the US

DW compares price hikes in different countries and looks at Europe's reliance on roadways.

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Iran: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?

Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the current war brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s.

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US war in Iran: China casts itself as savior of SE Asia

As the Iran war sends fuel prices surging across Southeast Asia, Beijing is offering to help with the energy crisis.

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Amid rows of tents on a government-allotted highland, Rekha Khatoon seeks refuge with her children during the 2022 floods

India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice

Across India's flood-prone regions, marginalized communities are often hit the hardest by climate-related disasters.

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'Looksmaxxing' — the manosphere beauty cult

The online beauty trend has roots in misogyny, and its language is reaching the White House.

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Britain: Learning from Ukrainian soldiers

Ukrainians have become drone experts through Russia's war. The West benefits from their expertise.

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Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust

German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust.

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US-Israel war with Iran: How much does it really cost?

The US-Israel war with Iran is racking up enormous military costs. DW looks at where the money is going.

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How countries are tackling the global energy crisis

With energy prices sky high, countries are looking to reduce demand. But how do they do it?

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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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Does the Iran war put your internet at risk?

Inside the repair trap: Why data hubs and undersea cables in the conflict zone affect users far beyond the Middle East.

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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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Shaakira Jassat: Turning eggshells into design objects

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

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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