Germany laments Trump’s ‘avoidable, unnecessary’ Iran war
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized the US and Israel's attacks on Iran at an event in Berlin on Tuesday, with Steinmeier calling the war a "politically fateful mistake" that constituted a "breach of international law." The German leaders were speaking at an event in Berlin marking the 75th anniversary of the
At least 66 killed in Colombia military plane crash
At least 66 people have been killed in a military transport plane crash in southern Colombia, the country's armed forces chief said on Tuesday. The airplane was carrying at least 128 people on board, mostly soldiers, and crashed shortly after departing from Puerto Leguizamo, a municipality in an Amazonian province that borders Ecuador and Peru. Dozens more were injured in the
Germany news: 3 in 4 fear wave of refugees from Iran war
Live Published March 24, 2026 last updated March 24, 2026 Just under a quarter of Germans think the country would be overwhelmed by any future wave of migrants fleeing war in Iran. Meanwhile, figures show about four million employed Germans work night hours. DW has the latest. https://p.dw.com/p/5Azil Routes through Turkey would be key in
Nationwide raids after Berlin arson attack cut power to many
Following a suspected arson attack on high-voltage power poles that left 50,000 without electricity in Berlin last September, investigators have launched raids across the country on Tuesday morning. Eighteen raids have been taking place across Germany, targeting "suspects whose names are known," said a spokesperson for the Berlin State Prosecutor's Office cited by AFP news
Danes vote for a new government amid Greenland threat
Danes began voting on Tuesday in an election that may hand Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen a third term, thanks to her having steered the country in the fight against President Donald Trump's threat to seize Greenland. Frederiksen, a 48-year-old Social Democrat, called the vote months before an October deadline. Observers say she chose her moment carefully because her ruling party
Pentagon Tightens Press Access Despite Court Ruling
The Pentagon tightened restrictions on journalists covering the US military on Monday, days after a US court ruled that its previous attempt to overhaul press access was unconstitutional. It announced that it would close the building's designated press area, and that "all journalist access to the Pentagon will require escort by authorized department personnel." Sean Parnell
Concerns grow for stranded whale still stuck on German coast
A massive whale remains stuck in shallow water just off Germany's Baltic Sea coast, with rescue efforts failing so far, authorities said on Tuesday. The roughly 10-meter (32-foot) marine mammal was unable to free itself during the high tide overnight, a police spokesman said. It was first spotted early on Monday near Niendorf in the northern
Three Indian cities in top four most polluted
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Iran war: US and Iran at odds over peace talks
Skip next section Israel says it will control southern Lebanon up to Litani River March 24, 2026 Israel says it will control southern Lebanon up to Litani River Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has said that the military plans to control of southern Lebanon up the Litani river, and that the bridges over the waterway
Kim Jong Un Doubles Down on Nuclear Program
North Korea will permanently cement its status as a nuclear-armed state while treating South Korea as its "most hostile" enemy, leader Kim Jong Un said "The dignity of the nation, its national interest and its ultimate victory can only be guaranteed by the strongest of power," Kim said, adding that Pyongyang would "continue to consolidate