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Africa

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SA deploys troops as organized crime grips communities

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of 2,200 soldiers to help police crime hotspots.

Asia

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More families in Southeast Asia sinking into debt

Analysts warn that the region's growing dependence on borrowing risks triggering wider financial stress.

Germany

Using a special crane, a 156-ton steam generator is lifted from its original position in Unit 3 of what was once the largest nuclear power plant in East Germany,

Nuclear's cleanup cost threatens the expansion dream

Countries are racing to build new reactors. But we've barely figured out how to clean up the old ones.

Europe

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Impact of US-Israel war with Iran on Turkish tourism

Turkey is usually one of the most cherished vacation spots in the world.

Middle East

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Fact check: How fake images from Iran misled media outlets

AI‑generated Iran war images fooled international media outlets, including DW. Here is what we learned.

North America

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Allies to adversaries: US-Iran relations over the decades

From alliance to hostility: DW traces the crises shaping today's conflict between Iran and the United States.

Latin America

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Trump and blackouts force Cuba to the negotiation table

The US government has upped its pressure on Cuba, which is already reeling from multiple crises.

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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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Rethinking urban water: A Ugandan fix for a growing crisis

The Ugandan engineer developing solutions to purify drinking water and enhance water management by recycling wastewater.

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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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Inside NATO's Arctic operation preparing for a Russia crisis

NATO is ramping up activity at its Arctic Sentry mission amid rising Russia tensions. DW reports from the High North.

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North Korea watches and learns as US attacks Iran

Experts say the war in Iran is a lesson for North Korea that nuclear deterrence works.

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Pete Hegseth has been loyal defense secretary for Trump

Former soldier and TV host Pete Hegseth calls himself a Christian patriot; critics say he's a far-right agitator.

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Ellen Lee Zhou, an immigrant from China, and a MAGA fan

Why Asian Americans are turning right

Ellen Lee Zhou, an immigrant from China, supports policies that concern many immigrants.

Smoke rises above the city amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Iran War: Gulf states debate US bases, military alliance

The Iran war is raising doubts about Gulf ties with the US. Did hosting US bases make them safer — or a target?

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Trump delays China trip during US-Israel war on Iran

The war with Iran is reshaping US President Donald Trump's agenda — and the trade-and-tech leverage wielded by China.

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Russian Orthodox Church makes inroads in Africa

The Russian Orthodox Church is expanding in Africa. Experts see this as an expression of the Kremlin's soft power.

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Cuba faces economic collapse as US oil blockade hits tourism

Cut off from Venezuelan oil, Cuba faces an acute energy crisis, leading to canceled flights and deepening economic woes.

Denis Sassou Nguesso is pictured sitting in a chair during a summit held in Nigeria in 2024

President Sassou-Nguesso wins Congo-Brazzaville's election

Provisional results announced showed Nguesso with nearly 95% of the vote; his closest rival received less than 2%.

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A low‑cost electric vehicle, but in a country without public charging stations.

Chef Julien Hubert is holding two plates toward the camera. On the left is a typical Breton galette, on the right a sugared crêpe.

Galette: The savory side of the crêpe

In Brittany, the galette is a staple of traditional French cuisine.

An aerial view of a village in Brandenburg. The picture shows houses, a biogas plant and wind turbines that dominate the background.

The German village running on its own juice

One tiny German village has managed to make itself immune to global energy price shocks.

Inscriptions of gladiators fighting animals.

Ancient graffiti reveals scenes of everyday life in Pompeii

Researchers are turning to the Pompeii's graffiti to better understand their lives, humor and concerns.

Euromaxx reporter Anja Koch is walking through Vienna in sunny weather. Behind her is an ornate building with arched colonnades and statues made of white stone.

How to visit Vienna on a budget

Here are our top tips for saving time and money when you travel to the Austrian capital, Vienna.

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10 things to know about St. Patrick's Day

Here are 10 important facts about the popular party celebrated each year on March 17.

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