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US Air Force B-1B bombers lined up at the Diego Garcia base

Launch toward Diego Garcia shows Europe within Iran's range

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German politics

What's making news in Germany? From Bundestag debates to political controversy and pressing social issues, we bring you the stories and the people behind the headlines.

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Campaign posters mounted next to each other near the village of Erpel

Germany's governing CDU, SPD watch latest regional election

Germany's governing CDU, SPD watch latest regional election

Voters are set to go to the polls in Rhineland-Palatinate, in another test case for Germany's coalition government.

René Limonte-Brett, Cuban exile in Germany, standing in front of a building. He has a gray beard and round glasses, and is wearing a dark coat

René Limonte-Brett, Cuban exile in Germany, standing in front of a building. He has a gray beard and round glasses, and is wearing a dark coat

Cuban exiles in Germany concerned over Trump's threats

Cuban exiles in Germany concerned over Trump's threats

The US oil blockade has left Cuba without power and fuel. In Berlin, René Limonte-Brett fears for his family back home.

Lars Klingbeil talking to reporters on the street in January 2026

Lars Klingbeil talking to reporters on the street in January 2026

Germany's finance minister rejects money-misuse accusations

Germany's finance minister rejects money-misuse accusations

Is Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil spending billions in new debt appropriately? There are serious doubts.

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Africa

A plastic surgeon is seen operating at the Noma Hospital in Sokoto, Nigeria

A plastic surgeon is seen operating at the Noma Hospital in Sokoto, Nigeria

Hidden dangers of the Brazilian butt lift

Across Africa, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of women undergoing cosmetic procedures.

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Asia

A Pakistan Navy ship escorts a Pakistani merchant vessel

A Pakistan Navy ship escorts a Pakistani merchant vessel

US-Israel war with Iran leaves Pakistan stuck between allies

Pakistan has close ties with Saudi Arabia, and shares a border with Iran. How is it managing these relationships?

Germany

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A portrait of Salman Rushdie, an older bearded man wearing a gray shirt and a maroon vest, and glasses. One of the lenses of his glasses is opaque. He is sitting with his right hand on his chin

Salman Rushdie on why tyrants fear artists

In Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," the writer explains why he chooses to remain optimistic.

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Europe

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Men and women are walking down a street. At the front, people hold banners reading '83 Years Since Thessaloniki Auschwitz' and 'Never Again' in Greek and English

Thessaloniki: Remembering the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans'

Recalling the tragic fate of Greece’s Jews serves as a wake-up call against rising antisemitism.

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Middle East

A man wears a cap reading Make Syria great again as revellers dance to electric music and attend a rave on June 20, 2025 in Maaret Saidnaya near Damascus.

A man wears a cap reading Make Syria great again as revellers dance to electric music and attend a rave on June 20, 2025 in Maaret Saidnaya near Damascus.

Why Syria's new alcohol ban is about much more than beer

This week's ban on alcohol in Damascus has sparked a wide-ranging debate among Syrians.

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North America

People drink wastewater that was sterilized at the PureWater Colorado Mobile Demonstration

People drink wastewater that was sterilized at the PureWater Colorado Mobile Demonstration

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

With climate change intensifying drought in many regions, cities are exploring ways to turn sewage into drinking water.

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Latin America

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A dark street in Havana with several cars

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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Plastic surgery, family ties and art

The birth of plastic surgery, Leïla Slimani’s new novel, and art from the U.S. and Greenland.

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Racism

Racism is the prejudice and bias against marginalized ethnic groups. March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, commemorating the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in apartheid South Africa.

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Pedestrians in a shopping area in Leipzig, Germany

Racism in Germany widespread, but more subtle than before

Racism in Germany widespread, but more subtle than before

Racism and discrimination are pervasive in Germany, and xenophobic and derogatory views remain rampant.

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A young Black woman standing outside, holding tour documentation. She is wearing a black ball cap and a warm black coat

Black History Month: Following Berlin's trail of colonialism

Black History Month: Following Berlin's trail of colonialism

The Decolonial City Tours show how colonial history and racist structures still shape the streets of Berlin.

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A Black woman researching in a library

German study finds institutional racism in public agencies

German study finds institutional racism in public agencies

Researchers say discrimination in German public authorities is frequently embedded in routine decision-making.

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oil drips onto salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cheese

Down to the last drop: Physics answers a kitchen question

How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US scientists have figured it out.

The American artist Rashid Johnson

The American artist Rashid Johnson

A portrait of US artist Rashid Johnson

In his art, Rashid Johnson reworks the codes of Black pop culture.

Portrait of the French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani

Portrait of the French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani

Leïla Slimani: "I'll Take the Fire"

Leïla Slimani's "I'll Take the Fire" is the third and final novel of her family saga.

People celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year in New York, holding aloft a large orange dragon. In the background, a US flag is seen

People celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year in New York, holding aloft a large orange dragon. In the background, a US flag is seen

Why many Asian Americans are turning right

Concerned about illegal immigration, crime and homelessness, support for Donald Trump among Asian Americans is growing.

A festive table with many plates and bowls on it, decorated for the Persian new year, Nowruz

A festive table with many plates and bowls on it, decorated for the Persian new year, Nowruz

Iran celebrates Nowruz, festival of life, in times of war

Nowruz, the Persian new year, is Iran's most important national holiday. It symbolizes renewal, hope and a fresh start.

A NATO soldier in full combat gear stands in the snow in the Arctic, holding a weapon and wearing a face covering.

A NATO soldier in full combat gear stands in the snow in the Arctic, holding a weapon and wearing a face covering.

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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The 77 Percent

Hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion: the magazine for Africa's youth.

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Butcher Engin Balikli smiles broadly and proudly presents a slice of fresh halal meat.

Butcher Engin Balikli smiles broadly and proudly presents a slice of fresh halal meat.

Eating halal: do's and don'ts

In Islam, many believers will only eat halal food. But what does that mean?

A specialist works on the restoration of the "Madonna of the Rose Bower"

A specialist works on the restoration of the "Madonna of the Rose Bower"

Up close: 'Madonna of the Rose Bower' restoration

A late Gothic panel painting by Martin Schongauer is being restored in Colmar, France — in full view of the public.

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Travelers stand outside the Mallorca airport, Spain, with their luggage

Spain gains as travelers turn away from Gulf amid Iran war

It appears as if Europeans are looking more to the Mediterranean than the Middle East for upcoming summer holidays.

New building project next to a squatted house covered with graffiti

New building project next to a squatted house covered with graffiti

The people remodelling homes with reclaimed ruins

Cities are quietly becoming raw‑material hubs as urban miners add rubble to the carbon‑saving construction supply chain.

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

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

Savory galette is a staple of French cuisine

In Brittany, the galette — a thin pancake filled with ham, cheese or eggs — is served in almost every cafe.

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

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.

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