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An IRGC soldier stands in front of one of the police headquarters buildings that was targeted during US and Israeli attacks on Iran

Is Iran's regime at a breaking point?

ConflictsMarch 17, 2026
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March 17, 2026

Belgian diplomat faces trial over 1961 Congo leader killing

March 17, 2026

Vatican declares partial mistrial in cardinal's fraud case

March 17, 2026

Starmer urges allies to keep focus on Ukraine amid Iran war

March 17, 2026

Northern Ireland's Gerry Adams tells court he wasn't in IRA

March 17, 2026

Iran wants World Cup games moved from US to Mexico

March 17, 2026

Nigeria: At least 23 killed in Maiduguri 'suicide' attacks

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Developing

The Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, loaded with Saudi Arabian crude, arrives at a port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz

India news: Second LPG tanker reaches India amid shortage

LPG-laden vessel Nanda Devi has arrived at Indian shores escorted by the Indian Navy.
PoliticsMarch 17, 2026
A police man near a DHL van

Germany news: Ukrainians on trial over Russia spying claims

Three Ukrainian nationals are facing espionage charges in Stuttgart.
PoliticsMarch 17, 2026
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Africa

A small monkey with dark fur on its back, lighter fur on its chest, and a yellowish patch on the forehead sits on the ground amid a layer of dry brown leaves. Green plants are visible in the background of the forest floor in Ghana.

Sacred or spoiled? Monkeys are testing a village’s patience

Revered monkeys, protected by ancient beliefs, are blamed for a growing land struggle.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 17, 202606:35 min
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Asia

A Taliban security personnel walks as smoke rises from the site after overnight Pakistani airstrikes hit oil depots for commercial airlines, near the Kandahar airport

Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

With airstrikes on Afghan territory, Pakistan has declared open war on the Taliban.
ConflictsMarch 17, 2026
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Germany

Friedrich Merz, a balding man with glasses, looks out a window that is reflecting a parade of soliders

Where does Germany stand on the Iran war?

As the Iran conflict escalates and prices rise, Germany faces a legal, political, and economic tightrope.
PoliticsMarch 17, 202608:45 min
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Europe

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.
CultureMarch 17, 2026
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Middle East

A group of displaced Lebanese people spend the night on Beirut's famous waterfront promenade. Their bedding and personal belongings lie scattered on the ground.

'Nowhere feels safe': Beirut hit by ongoing Israeli strikes

More than 800,000 people have reportedly been displaced in Lebanon as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies.
ConflictsMarch 16, 202606:22 min
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North America

An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet in flight in New Mexico fires during training in 2021

What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?

US defense companies are being called on to ramp up production to meet fresh demand from the war in Iran.
BusinessMarch 17, 2026
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Latin America

Sacks of Colombian coffee

US tariffs force Colombia to find new export markets

US tariffs are putting pressure on Colombia's agricultural sector, prompting producers to seek new markets.
BusinessMarch 17, 202603:42 min
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A closer look

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.

Smoke rises from the direction of an energy installation in the Fujairah Emirate of the United Arab Emirates

How will the UAE respond to Iran's drone attack?

How will the UAE respond to Iran's drone attack?

UAE's ambassador to Germany, Ahmed Alattar, tells DW the country will defend itself but warns of wider escalation.
ConflictsMarch 17, 202614:17 min
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

The German village running on its own juice

One tiny German village has managed to make itself immune to global energy price shocks.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 17, 2026
This photo shows a general view of light coming out from homes using power generators during a blackout in Santiago de Cuba on February 5, 2026

Cuba hit by island-wide blackout amid Trump oil blockade

Cuba hit by island-wide blackout amid Trump oil blockade

The Cuban government said it is probing a "complete disconnection" of the nation's electrical system.
PoliticsMarch 16, 2026
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March 17, 202601:33 min
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Could you endure these rites of passage?

We meet boys facing deadly initiations, girls rejecting FGM, and Miss World Somalia turning pain into purpose.
March 17, 202626:03 min
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Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino shake hands at the 2026 World Cup draw

World Cup 2026: Is the US-Iran war an ethical tipping point?

The US is the main host of the 2026 World Cup. But it's at war with Iran, which has qualified for the tournament.
SportsMarch 17, 2026
Children and a man cross a bamboo bridge over a river

The 'green' mining boom poisoning rivers in Southeast Asia

Indigenous and rural, farmiing communities are trying to stand up to polluting mineral and gold mining.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 17, 202614:54 min
Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026.

US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU is not keen

As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the Iran war
PoliticsMarch 16, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping at the ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xijiang Autonomous Region on September 25, 2025

China: 'Ethnic unity' law sparks fears of forced integration

Critics see the law as allowing Beijing more room to frame demands for cultural autonomy as a push towards "separatism."
SocietyMarch 16, 2026
Gold and silver bars

Iran war: Why gold prices are not soaring

Notwithstanding the ongoing war in Iran, the price of gold is steady. What's driving the stability?
BusinessMarch 16, 2026
A woman is filmed by a drone as she walks along the famous Porta do Ceu (Door to Heaven) tourist viewpoint in the Rocinha favela

Tourists flock to a Brazilian favela for viral videos

Critics say the trend romanticizes poverty. Some residents appreciate the attention — and the income tourists bring in.
CultureMarch 16, 20268 images
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Why are fungi so fascinating? What's better, tea or coffee? This podcast puts a fresh spin on the climate debate.
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Living

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.
LifestyleMarch 17, 202604:02 min
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.
TravelMarch 16, 202605:30 min
A spectator arrives to watch the St Patrick's Day parade, wearing extra large sunglasses and costume.

10 things to know about St. Patrick's Day

Here are 10 important facts about the popular party celebrated each year on March 17.
OffbeatMarch 16, 202610 images
A group of women are posing together while ice bathing in Latvia. They are wearing green costumes with a snakeskin pattern, along with matching make-up and headpieces.

Ice bathing in Latvia: A chilly tradition

These Latvian ladies blend ice bathing with art and body positivity.
LifestyleMarch 15, 202604:10 min
American singer-songwriter Tyler Ballgame on stage

How American artist Tyler Ballgame learned to value himself

US singer‑songwriter Tyler Ballgame presented his debut album "For the First Time, Again."
MusicMarch 14, 202604:40 min
Portrait of a Hasidic rabbi - father of the photographer Benyamin Reich - with a typical hat on a bench in an empty factory

New photos by Berlin-based Jewish artist Benyamin Reich

Benyamin Reich photographs Jewish traditions while simultaneously breaking free of them.
CultureMarch 14, 202605:00 min