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Israel poised to pass controversial death penalty bill

PoliticsMarch 30, 2026
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March 30, 2026

India news: Delhi police arrest Lashkar-e-Taiba commander

March 30, 2026

Myanmar clears path for junta leader to become president

March 30, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China

March 30, 2026

Italy: Thieves steal masterpieces in under 3 minutes

March 30, 2026

WTO talks end in stalemate over e-commerce

March 30, 2026

US lets Russian oil tanker approach Cuba despite blockade

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

Meanwhile, Iran has confirmed the death of naval commander Alireza Tangsiri. Follow DW for more.
ConflictsMarch 30, 2026
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Germany news: Syrian president's visit sparks controversy

A visit to Berlin by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa stirs resentment among Germany's Kurdish population. DW has more.
PoliticsMarch 30, 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.

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Pope Leo condemns use of religion to justify Iran war

Pope Leo condemns use of religion to justify Iran war

Pope Leo warns that God "rejects the prayers of those who wage war" as the Iran war enters its second month.
ReligionMarch 29, 202601:42 min
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?

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.
ConflictsMarch 29, 202614:01 min
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Can Pakistan stop the Iran war?

Can Pakistan stop the Iran war?

Pakistan's former UN Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told DW Islamabad is "an ideal candidate" to mediate the conflict.
PoliticsMarch 29, 202616:20 min
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"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.
Human RightsMarch 30, 202605:42 min
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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.
PoliticsMarch 29, 202610:05 min
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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.
BusinessMarch 29, 2026
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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?
ScienceMarch 30, 202603:59 min
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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.
ConflictsMarch 29, 202627:31 min
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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.
BusinessMarch 30, 2026
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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.
PoliticsMarch 28, 2026
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March 30, 202601:32 min
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March 28, 202626:04 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.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Could the war in Iran benefit Ukraine?

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?
ConflictsMarch 30, 202616:45 min
A Russian soldier with a drone

Russian students duped into signing contracts with military

Russian students duped into signing contracts with military

Russian students are being recruited to serve in drone units at universities across the country.
ConflictsMarch 29, 2026
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

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.
ConflictsMarch 28, 2026
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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.
ConflictsMarch 30, 202603:18 min
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.
ConflictsMarch 30, 202610:51 min
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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."
Human RightsMarch 30, 2026
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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?
ClimateMarch 29, 202608:08 min
A street in Moscow

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.
PoliticsMarch 29, 2026
Construction works on the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, Egypt (November 2025)

Africa's nuclear power push faces big obstacles

What are the realistic prospects of nuclear energy becoming widespread across Africa?
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 29, 2026
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Three people in trekking clothes and backpacks walk along a grass-covered trail of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

Tips for a Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

Euromaxx reporter Diana Piñeros walks the Camino de Santiago and shares helpful hiking tips.
LifestyleMarch 29, 202605:15 min
A hand holds a small bottle filled with gold dust and pours it onto a spoon filled with a white substance

Switzerland: From gravel to gold

A Swiss company sustainably extracts gold dust from the earth — a real hit with customers.
SocietyMarch 27, 202604:54 min
Picture of two clocks showing two different times.

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.
LifestyleMarch 27, 2026
A bright blue train standing at a station, several people are walking on the platform.

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.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 26, 2026
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.
LifestyleMarch 25, 202605:15 min
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.
LifestyleMarch 25, 202603:13 min