Ukraine updates: Hungary threatens gas stop amid oil dispute

Live Published March 25, 2026 last updated March 25, 2026 Prime Minister Viktor Orban says Hungary will gradually stop the flow of gas to Ukraine until Russian Druzhba pipeline oil deliveries restart. Meanwhile Russia reports widespread overnight drone strikes. DW has more. https://p.dw.com/p/5B4GV Hungary's Orban, facing a tough election campaign, has been trying to pressure

Two arrested over London Jewish ambulance arson

Two men have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on ambulances serving a Jewish community in north London, police said on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police said counterterrorism officers detained the men, ages 47 and 45, at separate London addresses. Both remain in custody. Police said the investigation remains active, noting that CCTV footage

Football: St. Pauli coach comes out as gay, criticizes game

An under-19 football coach at German Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli publicly came out as gay this week and used the opportunity to criticize attitudes towards homosexuality in the game. Christian Dobrick, 29, told German broadcaster RTL and news magazine Stern on Tuesday that gay men are "still treated like extraterrestrials" in professional men's football. He

Iran war: Tehran says US is ‘negotiating with itself’

Skip next section Iran continues to strike neighbors as it rejects Trump's claims of negotiations March 25, 2026 Iran continues to strike neighbors as it rejects Trump's claims of negotiations Iran on Wednesday continued to launch strikes against countries in the region it considers aligned with the US. Missiles were reported in Israel and in

Germany news: Race against time for stranded humpback whale

Published March 25, 2026 last updated March 25, 2026 Efforts to free a humpback whale trapped in shallow waters have so far failed, but wheels are in motion to free the creature. Meanwhile, police are guarding a nuclear waste convoy in western Germany. DW has the latest. https://p.dw.com/p/5B3h2 Rescue efforts are still underway after dredging

How well armed is Iran — can it replenish missiles?

As the US-Israel war with Iran nears its fourth week, Iranian missiles are still striking Israel and the Gulf states despite US and Israeli claims to have decimated missile stocks. A social media post from the White House on March 14 claimed that "Iran's ballistic missile capacity is functionally destroyed," yet Iran continues to demonstrate that it still

WNBA’s labor deal is a structural shift for women’s sports

The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of the women's national basketball association (WNBA) in the United States is a seismic moment in sports history. The deal, agreed in mid-March 2026 after 17 months of negotiations, reportedly includes a salary cap increase, significantly higher minimum salaries, revenue sharing, and charter flights. It is considered a huge step

Japan says Chinese Embassy break-in ‘regrettable’

Japan on Wednesday said that it was "regrettable" that a member of the Japanese military was arrested over the suspicion of breaking into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, as relations between the two Asian nations move from bad to worse. The alleged incident took place on Tuesday morning, leading to a lodged protest by Beijing later

Indians rush to fuel pumps as Iran war drives shortage fears

Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Long lines for fuel were reported from major cities in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana  Authorities say adequate stocks of petrol and diesel available India is heavily reliant on the Strait of Hormuz, with transit heavily disrupted in the vital waterway due

Meta hit with $375 million fine in child exploitation case

A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta Platforms liable in a child safety lawsuit, saying it knowingly harmed children's mental health and concealed its knowledge of child sexual exploitation on its social media platforms. Meta owns several social media platforms including Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram and Threads. The landmark decision comes after nearly a seven-week trial
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