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Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 17:11
Will German citizens feel safer if more immigrants are deported? Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been giving that impression. But the reality is more complex.

Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 16:27
Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend President Mnangagwa's term and overhaul the electoral system. Supporters call it stabilizing, but critics warn it threatens democracy.

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

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 16:10
The move comes just days before elections in West Bengal. In other news, Iran has called a US strike on a Delhi-bound plane a 'war crime' and India is gearing up for the survey of the decade. Follow DW.

Were Grandma and Grandpa Nazis?

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 16:00
What did our forebears do during the Nazi era? A subject long shrouded in silence in German families. Now, the US National Archives has made millions of NSDAP membership cards available online.

Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 15:35
Pakistan is gaining diplomatic visibility during the Iran conflict, while questions are growing over India's quieter strategy.

Iran war: Chinese propaganda casts US as reckless aggressor

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 15:28
Chinese state media is subtly framing the US as a belligerent, destabilizing force in the Middle East. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.

Germany: Wolf bites woman in Hamburg

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 13:37
It is the first recorded wolf attack on a human since wolves returned to Germany nearly 30 years ago. The wolf likely wandered into the city by accident.

FIFA World Cup: Which German players will make the final cut?

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 11:51
Several players on Germany's national football team have really stood out during the squad's recent test matches ahead of this summer's major soccer tournament.

International break: Germany's World Cup winners and losers

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 11:51
In Germany's final international break before the World Cup, some players made the most of their chances while others missed the opportunity to impress.

Ukraine: Top EU diplomats mark 4 years since Bucha massacre

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 11:04
Brussels' chief diplomat and several EU foreign ministers are in Ukraine to mark four years since one of Russia's most infamous atrocities. The Bucha massacre, just weeks into the full-scale war, shocked the world.

India news: Iran says US strike on Delhi-bound plane a 'war crime'

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:39
The Iranian embassy in India has slammed the US strike on Mashhad Airport that reportedly hit a plane used for aid. Meanwhile, India is gearing up for the survey of the decade. Follow DW.

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

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 09:46
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back.

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

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 09:46
Markus Söder will view the BMW plant in Spartanburg, among other stops, after visiting Texas. Foreign Minister Wadephul is set to mark four years since the liberation of Bucha in Ukraine. DW has more.

US trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talks

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 06:53
The US has slammed the World Trade Organization's failure to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium. The top US trade official said he sees only a limited role for the international body.

Iran war: EU calls Tehran to discuss Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:44
European Council President Antonio Costa has urged Tehran to engage diplomatically on the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump told NATO allies to “go get your own oil” amid shortages. DW has more.

Iran war: Indonesia calls for UN meeting after peacekeeper deaths

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:44
Three Indonesians, acting as UN peacekeepers, have been killed in Lebanon. The national average price of gasoline in the US has hit $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, according to GasBuddy. DW has more.

Iran war: US gasoline prices surge as conflict escalates

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:44
The national average price of gasoline in the US has hit $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, according to GasBuddy. Plus, Iran reportedly passed a plan to charge a fee for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

Germany beat Ghana to complete confidence-boosting March

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 00:35
A late winner from Stuttgart's Deniz Undav secured a second friendly win in a week for Germany. With the World Cup just 10 weeks away, Julian Nagelsmann's team will be starting to believe they can win it all.

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

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 00:31
The death toll from a brutal gang attack in Haiti is much higher than initially thought, according to a human rights group.

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

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 22:36
The new law, introduced by Israel's far-right government, was passed in parliament on Monday night. It imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks.

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