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Gas price hike higher than other EU countries
Fueled by the Middle East war, German petrol prices have risen more sharply than in neighboring EU countries. Follow DW.
Iran's energy sites still on Trump's target list
Donald Trump has delayed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days, citing "productive" talks with Tehran. DW asks what …
Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi has faced criticism in Washington over her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender …
Aged men can travel freely
A new rule requiring men to get permission to travel abroad recently put Defense Minister Boris Pistorius under pressure. He …
How wealthy tech entrepreneurs seek to shape politics, culture and the future — and why we must resist
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00840-1Silicon Valley’s billionaires have become ideological provocateurs, spreading rage and reshaping the public sphere.
Knock knock, no one’s there. Study finds scientists’ jokes mostly fall flat
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00854-9Survey examines how often academics attempt jokes during conference talks — and how these …
Report: Hungary using more Russian oil, despite EU phase out
A new report by the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, says that Hungary has increased …
US, Israel hit major bridge, steel plants in Iran
US and Israeli strikes destroyed a bridge connecting Tehran to the city of Karaj. It comes after Trump said US …
Now astronomers might know why
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00801-8Wobbling signal could explain some extremely bright supernovae
Mass Prague rally hits Babis over democracy concerns
Demonstrators accused Prime Minister Andrej Babis of democratic backsliding, citing shifts in the country's foreign and domestic policies toward what …
Mystery of how plants make a family of medicinal molecules has been solved
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00790-8The cinchona alkaloids are a family of plant-derived compounds that include quinine, an antimalarial …
Artemis II crew emotional as mission prepares for reentry
In less than 48 hours, the Orion spacecraft is due to splash down in the Pacific Ocean. Crew members have …
We can withstand Middle East turmoil, Modi tells parliament
PM Narendra Modi said the Iran war is straining supply chains and trade routes, but stressed India's economic fundamentals remain …
Hungarians living in Ukraine caught between front lines
About 80,000 ethnic Hungarians live in western Ukraine. Many feel torn between Viktor Orban's anti-Ukrainian campaign and the conflict between …
Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills at least 29
The plane crashed in a mountainous forest area not far from Crimea's capital, Simferopol. Since the Kremlin sent troops into …
International development aid suffers unprecedented 2025 dip, led by Trump gutting USAID
International development aid spending fell by more than one-fifth in real terms last year, the biggest dip on record. The …
Modi inaugurates new international airport in Noida
The new international airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, which will service New Delhi, will see up to 70 million passengers …
Xi sells 'peace' message to Taiwan opposition ahead of Trump visit
China's leader Xi Jinping promoted "peaceful development" in talks with Taiwan's opposition chief, a move analysts say could be aimed …
Russia's Putin declares Easter ceasefire
Russian President Putin has announced a ceasefire in its war in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter holiday. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy …