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Iran war nears two weeks with no signs of letting up

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 05:38
President Trump declared that the US stood to make significant profits from spiking oil prices even as markets reel. DW has the latest.

Cuba to release 51 prisoners after talks with Vatican

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 04:05
It remains unclear if any political prisoners will be among those set freed. Rights groups say more than 1,200 political detainees remain in Cuban jails.

US temporarily allows sale of Russian oil stranded at sea

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 03:58
The US Treasury Department ⁠license allows the sale of Russian oil already loaded onto vessels for the next 30 days.

Artemis II launch 'on track' for as soon as April, says NASA

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 23:43
Riddled by technical delays, NASA's Artemis II mission would mark humanity's first trip to the moon in half a century.

Ukraine: Kyiv's anti-drone tech in demand in Gulf and NATO

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 22:28
The war in the Middle East is dominating the news but Ukraine is still under fire from Russia. Kyiv is now offering insight into shooting down Iranian drones in exchange for continued support from its allies.

With focus on Iran, Israeli settlers wage West Bank violence

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 21:15
As Israel and the United States continue their war on Iran, settlers are pushing deeper into Palestinian land in the West Bank. At least five Palestinians have been killed in a series of recent attacks by settlers.

Suspect killed after attack on Detroit-area synagogue

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 19:49
A rifle‑wielding man rammed his car into the largest Reform synagogue in the United States. The suspect was dead but a security guard was injured in the ramming.

Iran war risks long-term toxic legacy for people and nature that ripples beyond borders

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 18:43
The fallout from fighting in the Middle East, from burning oil refineries to sunken ships, threatens lasting repercussions for the health of the region's people, water and food supplies, and ecosystems.

Iran war: Experts warns bombing oil infrastructure in Iran to leave lasting environmental damage

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 18:43
The fallout from fighting in the Middle East, from burning oil refineries to sunken ships, threatens lasting repercussions for the health of the region's people, water and food supplies, and ecosystems.

EU states must provide proper ID for transgender citizens

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 18:40
The EU's top court on Thursday said the bloc's countries must provide trans citizens IDs reflecting their "lived gender." The case was referred to the ECJ by Bulgaria, which sought clarity on the issue.

Germany to adjust heating law to allow fossil fuels

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 17:19
Fossil fuel prices are rising in response to global conflicts and military actions. Still, Germany is revising its policy for heating private homes to focus less on renewables. Climate activists are up in arms.

Afghan refugees and Iran's poorest bear the brunt of war

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 17:01
Thousands of Afghans are attempting to leave Iran amid intensifying attacks and collapsing infrastructure. While children face growing hunger and disease, undocumented refugees in cities like Tehran remain stranded.

Serbia imports more arms than other Western Balkan states

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 16:18
Data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute indicates that while military spending across the Western Balkans has increased, Serbia is the Number 1 importer of major weapons systems in the region.

AI: Could Germany adopt Anthropic?

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 15:41
After Donald Trump ordered the US government to cancel all contracts with Anthropic, a German politician has said Germany should offer to bring the AI firm to Europe. Is that viable?

Could Germany adopt AI giant Anthropic?

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 15:41
After Donald Trump ordered the US government to cancel all contracts with Anthropic, a German politician has said Germany should offer to bring the AI firm to Europe. Is that viable?

Russia jails 15 men for life over concert hall terror attack

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 14:23
Fifteen men received life sentences for the Crocus City Hall attack that killed 150, including children, and wounded hundreds inside a burning building. It was Russia’s deadliest such incident in two decades.

Germany: 7-year-old flashes €5,000 cash at Osnabrück school

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 14:18
The youngster found a cash-filled envelope at home that his parents had withdrawn to buy a car, but not before he took it to class for an extra-curricular "if I were a rich man" lesson with his friends.

How oil price hikes threaten Germany's economy

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 14:00
How high will the Iran war drive up the prices of oil, gasoline and diesel? There is great concern that the price shock could dash hopes for economic recovery in Germany.

Iran leader calls for Hormuz closure as oil price spikes

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 13:50
In his first public statement, supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran should use choking off Hormuz as leverage, while the IEA says the conflict is unleashing the largest oil supply disruption in history. Follow DW.

China passes controversial 'ethnic unity' law

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 13:44
The new law means Mandarin will become the official languages for purposes such as education and public affairs. According to human rights groups, the move could contribute to the marginaliation of minorities.

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