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How Germans feel about daily fuel price freeze

As escalating tensions in the Middle East drive crude oil prices higher, Germany has introduced a new law to curb fuel price gouging. Many drivers, however, remain doubtful it will bring real relief.

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Trump renews NATO attacks as Europe rejects role in Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump is again threatening to pull the United States out of NATO, calling European allies "cowards" for their refusal to support the joint U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

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Ethiopia's EV boom: A role model for all?

Electric buses and taxis are reshaping transport in Addis Ababa. Both drivers and passengers love the many benefits — including lower fuel costs. What are the challenges?

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Singing against dementia at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw

A choir in the Netherland's premier concert hall helps people with dementia and their carers lift their spirits through song.

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How Berlin is being future-proofed by its citizens

Quality of life in Germany's capital is improving thanks to digital innovation and civic initiatives that get people out watering street trees! DW looks at how civic engagement can inspire community change — worldwide.

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African nations abandoning death penalty

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa are sentencing fewer people to death. In 2023 Ghana abolished capital punishment, with Zimbabwe following suit in 2024. But many retain capital punishment as a legal option.

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Creamy, fluffy, chocolatey: Mousse au Chocolat

A French pastry chef shows us how to make this classic dessert. Despite only using a few ingredients, there’s plenty that can go wrong.

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Georgia: Adoption scandal with newborns

Tens of thousands of babies were reported dead in Georgian hospitals and then sold for adoption. An organization is trying to reunite the abducted children with their biological parents.

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How sugar and red meat ignite chronic inflammation

From heart disease to diabetes, chronic inflammation plays a role in many illnesses. Scientists explain how what we eat is so influential, and what an anti-inflammatory diet can do for the body.

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Birth without a mother: Who controls reproduction?

Artificial wombs technologies could save extremely premature babies. But as human trials near, the implications go beyond medicine – it's also about control, equality, and what motherhood will mean in the future.

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Ukrainan photographer who risked life to film Bucha massacre

On March 31, 2022, Ukrainian troops liberated Bucha, a town near the country's capital. Some of the worst Russian war crimes took place here, and amateur photographer Vasyl Molchan risked his life to document the horror.

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How optimistic is the average German about the future?

In our series about a fictional average German man, we explore what the future looks like for Germans.

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Remote Philippine island on edge amid fears of China-Taiwan conflict

In the remote Batanes islands, fishermen report increasing sightings of foreign vessels near the Bashi Channel. As tensions between China and Taiwan escalate, locals fear being caught in the crossfire.

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Spain’s first female astronaut: Sara García Alonso

She’s a molecular biologist who is about to become the first female astronaut in Spain’s history. But before she can take off, she has to complete ESA’s Astronaut Reserve training in Cologne.

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Sweden: Young migrants getting deported

Sweden has adopted some of the most restrictive migration policies in Europe, with particularly harsh consequences for young people. Even those who grew up in Sweden face deportation to their parents' homeland.

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The 'dirty aquarium' that could help cities breathe again

Indian scientists are growing microscopic algae in giant water tanks — that outperform trees in cleaning city air. Plus, you can eat what comes out of them!

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Czech innovation could reduce animal testing in medicine

Could animal testing in medicine soon become a thing of the past? Czech scientists are building a lab-grown model of the human intestine that could make drug testing more accurate, ethical and closer to human biology.

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Pope Leo condemns use of religion to justify Iran war

Pope Leo warns world leaders as the Iran war enters its second month. During Palm Sunday mass, he says God rejects the prayers of those who wage war. His remarks come as all sides use religion to justify their actions.

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Tips for a Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

More and more people are walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Euromaxx reporter Diana Piñeros joins pilgrims and shares useful hiking tips.

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Regional powers push for peace as Iran war continues

Representatives from regional powers meet in Pakistan to discuss ending the month‑long war as fighting continues. Gulf states intercept Iranian attacks, Israel strikes Iran, and reports of U.S. ground troops increase.

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Belgian Jewish community decries rise in antisemitic attacks

A wave of antisemitic incidents across the EU has pushed countries like Belgium to place soldiers at Jewish sites. In Antwerp, members of one of Europe's largest Jewish communities say tensions are affecting their lives.

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Nawi - Dear Future Me

Between forced marriage and self-determination: "Nawi” tells the true story of a Kenyan girl. A powerful, visually impactful film and a social project that changes perspectives.

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Nepal: Ex-PM Oli arrested over crackdown on Gen Z protests

The arrests came a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah was sworn in on Friday, after winning Nepal's first post-uprising election. The Gen Z-led protests had ultimately toppled ex-PM K.P. Sharma Oli's government.

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Trump gives Iran more time to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has extended his deadline for striking Iranian energy plants. The U.S. president says that Iran will now have until April 6 to open the Strait of Hormuz or face even more U.S. military force.

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Fear, fatigue shape daily life in Tel Aviv amid Iran war

In week four of the Iran war, missile alarms and nightly shelter runs have become routine in Tel Aviv. While most Israelis back the offensive, some doubt it will bring long-term security for Israel in the Middle East.

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Switzerland: From gravel to gold

A Swiss company uses a sustainable method to extract gold dust from the ground. This chemical-free process makes natural gold especially pure and is popular with buyers.

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Remote Philippine island on edge amid fears of China-Taiwan conflict

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Rapping through barriers

Against the backdrop of Greece's iconic ruins, Ghanaian Greek rapper Negros Tou Moria is breaking down racial barriers and connecting musicians from different ethnic backgrounds to the urban Greek folk music Rebetiko.

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Czech innovation could reduce animal testing in medicine

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War in Middle East affecting Moldovan farmers

Moldovan farmers are struggling as diesel prices have risen by over 40%, driving up costs across the sector. Many fear they won't make a profit this season and consider government support to be too little too late.

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