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Football: St. Pauli coach comes out as gay, criticizes game

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:02
A youth coach at Bundesliga football club FC St. Pauli has publicly come out as gay and strongly criticized attitudes towards homosexuality in Germany's most popular sport.

Germany news: Race against time for stranded humpback whale

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 11:26
Efforts to free a humpback whale trapped in shallow waters have so far failed, but wheels are in motion to free the creature. Meanwhile, police are guarding a nuclear waste convoy in western Germany. DW has the latest.

How well armed is Iran, and can it replenish missiles?

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 11:03
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu say that Iran's missile capacity is "destroyed" and "degraded," yet Iran still strikes. How many missiles and drones remain, and how quickly can Iran rebuild its arsenal?

WNBA's labor deal is a structural shift for women's sports

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:19
America's top women's basketball league just agreed to a new CBA. It will have a significant impact on women's sport.

Japan says Chinese Embassy break-in 'regrettable'

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 09:35
A soldier breaking into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, reportedly with a knife, is making matters worse for diplomatic relations between the two countries. Ties were already stressed over the Taiwan issue.

Indians flock to fuel pumps as Iran war drives shortage fears

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 08:49
From Gujarat to Tamil Nadu, long lines at fuel pumps reflect growing anxiety over oil supplies even as officials urge calm and assure of adequate supply. DW has the latest.

Meta hit with $375 million fine in child exploitation case

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 05:39
While the New Mexico jury's landmark decision to hold Meta liable could be a bellwether, the penalty is only a fraction of what prosecutors sought.

Iran war: US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end war

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 05:22
The proposal reportedly includes a one-month ceasefire and was conveyed to Iran via Pakistan. Follow DW for more.

Danish PM's left-wing bloc wins vote but with no majority

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 00:18
It is unclear if Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen can secure a third term, as her party came in first but recorded a poor result. Foreign Minister Rasmussen became a kingmaker ahead of thorny negotiations.

Danish PM's party leads vote, but no majority: exit polls

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 00:18
It is unclear if Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen can secure a third term, as her party came in first but recorded a poor result.

Rescuers fail to free stranded whale stuck on German coast

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 21:52
A whale is fighting for survival off Germany's Baltic coast after becoming trapped in shallow waters. Initial efforts to rescue the stranded animal failed, but new equipment is on the way for another try.

French municipal vote: What do results mean for 2027 ballot?

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 21:51
France's far-right National Rally did not do as well as it hoped in recent local elections. But, experts say, mainstream parties can't afford to relax ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.

Iran war puts South Asia's Gulf remittances at risk

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 20:22
Millions of South Asian workers in the Middle East provide a vital economic boost by sending money home. Economists warn these flows would be at risk if a protracted conflict dents the Gulf region's economies.

Iran war: US to deploy thousands more soldiers — reports

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 20:19
The US combat forces are expected to come from the 82nd Airborne Division, which is capable of deploying anywhere in the world in under 24 hours. Meanwhile, Iran said it will fight "until complete victory." DW has more.

Lebanon's humanitarian crisis worsens as fighting continues

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 20:06
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing and Israel has announced it may occupy Lebanon's south long term. What is at stake for hundreds of thousands displaced Lebanese civilians?

NASA plans moon base instead of orbital lunar station

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 18:46
New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the US space agency will pivot from launching an orbiting lunar station to constructing a base on the moon's surface. It comes amid a renewed moon race with Russia and China.

Germany detains two suspected of spying for Russia

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 18:22
The suspects allegedly surveilled a German national who supplied drones and related components to Ukraine, prosecutors said.

Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 18:08
Squeezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed free trade deal.

World Cup fans file ticket price complaint at EU

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 17:55
World Cup tickets are reaching eye-watering prices, with one seat resold for over €163,000. Fans are asking the EU to step in.

Shifting alliances shape Horn of Africa tensions

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 17:33
Regional rivalries involving Gulf and Middle Eastern countries are influencing security dynamics in the Horn of Africa.

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