Annapolis’ Sock-Burning Oyster Roast Kicks Off Spring
When one of the coldest winters in decades finally loosened its grip, Annapolis’ Eastport neighborhood marked the change the way it always has: by burning socks. The Annapolis Oyster Roast…
Maine Democrats Wage Costly Primary to Challenge Collins
Combat veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner in Sullivan, Maine in 2025; Maine Gov. Janet Mills in National Harbor, Md. in 2023. Both Platner and Mills are Democrats vying to defeat Sen. Susan Collins, who is running for a sixth consecutive term in Maine. Robert F. Bukaty/AP; Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Robert
Morning Brief: Iran, U.S. Troops, Tech Verdict
Iran rejects U.S. peace proposal and lays out its own conditions, the Army's 82nd Airborne Division readies to deploy to Iran, jury finds Meta and Google liable in social media addiction trial.
Hungary Threatens Gas Halt Amid Druzhba 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
St. Pauli Coach Comes Out, Criticizes Homophobia in Men’s Football
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 Says US ‘Negotiating With Itself’ as Strikes Continue
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
Race to Rescue Stranded Humpback off Baltic Coast
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
Can Iran Replenish Its Missile and Drone Arsenal?
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 CBA Signals Structural Shift in 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