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A burned out car sits among burned out buildings in Bucha, Ukraine in 2022.

Ukrainian photographer who risked all to film Bucha massacre

ConflictsMarch 30, 202604:28 min
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Iran war: EU calls Tehran to discuss Strait of Hormuz

European Council President Antonio Costa has urged Tehran to engage diplomatically on the Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.
ConflictsMarch 31, 2026
USA Houston 2026 | Markus Söder visits George Ranch & wears a Cowboy hat

Germany news: Bavaria's state premier visits BMW plant in US

Markus Söder will view the BMW plant in Spartanburg after visiting NASA in Houston, Texas. DW has more.
PoliticsMarch 31, 2026
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March 31, 2026

India news: Tennis legend Leander Paes joins Modi's BJP

March 31, 2026

Germany: Wolf bites woman in Hamburg

March 31, 2026

US trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talks

March 30, 2026

Haiti: At least 70 killed in 'massacre,' says rights group

March 30, 2026

US reopens embassy in Venezuela after seizing Nicolas Maduro

March 30, 2026

Israel: Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians

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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.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?

Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?

Pakistan's diplomatic visibility in the Iran war is rising as scrutiny increases over India's more cautious approach.
ConflictsMarch 31, 2026
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How China's propaganda is spinning the Iran war

How China's propaganda is spinning the Iran war

One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle, depicting the war as a Chinese martial arts fantasy.
ConflictsMarch 31, 2026
A cargo ship is moved to a berth at the container terminal at the port in Qingdao, China, on March 23, 2026

After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months; the big test is how quickly energy supply chains recover.
TradeMarch 31, 2026
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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.
PoliticsMarch 30, 2026
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Asia

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Pakistan under pressure to host successful US-Iran talks

Pakistan is positioning itself as mediator as the prospect of a regional war threatens economy and security.
ConflictsMarch 30, 2026
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Germany

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How to fix Germany's costly health care system

A special commission has presented a raft of proposals aimed at curbing Germany's spiraling health care costs.
PoliticsMarch 30, 2026
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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.
MigrationMarch 30, 202605:07 min
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Middle East

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An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law

The law, introduced by the far-right government, imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks.
PoliticsMarch 30, 2026
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North America

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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.
TradeMarch 30, 2026
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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.
HistoryMarch 28, 2026
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Collapsing fish farms become dangerous plastic traps for marine life.
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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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What to make of US allowing Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba

What to make of US allowing Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba

DW speaks to security expert Cecile Shea about the Russian oil tanker that has just reached energy-starved Cuba.
PoliticsMarch 31, 202613:21 min
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How Iran war energy crisis strengthens case for renewables

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
Construction works on the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, Egypt (November 2025)

Africa's nuclear power push faces big obstacles

Africa's nuclear power push faces big obstacles

What are the realistic prospects of nuclear energy becoming widespread across Africa?
BusinessMarch 29, 2026
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Birth without a mother: Who controls reproduction?

Artificial wombs may save extreme premature babies but raise questions about control, equality and motherhood's future.
ScienceMarch 30, 202606:53 min
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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
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

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
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Spain's first female astronaut: Sara Garcia Alonso

Sara Garcia Alonso is completing training to become Spain's first female astronaut.
ScienceMarch 30, 202604:19 min
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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?
InnovationMarch 30, 202603:59 min
"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.

Nigeria: LGBTQ+ community faces extortion, violence

Homophobic gangs exploit anti-gay legislation to victimize Nigeria's LGBTQ+ people. Warning: Graphic content.
Human RightsMarch 30, 202605:42 min
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Creamy, Fluffy, Chocolatey: Mousse au Chocolat

A French pastry chef shows us how to prepare this delightful dessert.
LifestyleMarch 31, 202604:30 min
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How optimistic is the average German about the future?

DW looks ahead into the future — what might it look like in Germany?
LifestyleMarch 31, 202604:52 min
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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.
LiteratureMarch 30, 2026
Three people in trekking clothes and backpacks walk along a grass-covered trail of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

Making the most of your Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage

DW joins pilgrims and shares useful hiking tips for walking Spain's Camino de Santiago.
LifestyleMarch 29, 202605:15 min
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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
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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.
LifestyleMarch 27, 2026