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Israel Jerusalem 2025 | Kanzler Friedrich Merz & Benjamin Netanjahu bei Pressekonferenz

Germany, Israel see growing divide after criticism of Merz

Three soldiers stand beside a collapsed bridge in southern Lebanon

Three soldiers stand beside a collapsed bridge in southern Lebanon

What's behind Israeli attacks along Lebanon's Litani River?

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April 16, 2026

Top EU court says German online gambler can sue for refund

April 16, 2026

Lufthansa axes CityLine fleet early over strikes, fuel costs

April 16, 2026

Ticketmaster, Live Nation hold illegal monopoly — US jury

April 16, 2026

South Africa: Julius Malema sentenced to jail on gun charges

April 16, 2026

Russian barrage kills several across Ukraine

April 16, 2026

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus exchange scheme

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Developing

Two boys in Tehran in chairs warming themselves on a fire. Behind them are burned out cars and rubble.

Two boys in Tehran in chairs warming themselves on a fire. Behind them are burned out cars and rubble.

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Iran war: Pakistan delegation in Tehran to continue talks

A high-level delegation from Pakistan will continue talks in Tehran in push for fresh US-Iran negotiations. DW has more.

Children throwing paper balls at their teacher

Children throwing paper balls at their teacher

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German news: Teacher group urges action over pupil violence

A German teachers' group says action is needed to counter a surge in violence in classrooms and corridor. DW has more.

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US-Israel war with Iran

The US and Iran are negotiating an end to the regional conflict after agreeing to a ceasefire. The war has caused significant fluctuations in oil prices amid uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane.

Several fighter jets lined up on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln, set against an orange sky

Several fighter jets lined up on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln, set against an orange sky

Iran war shows swings in US military competency

Iran war shows swings in US military competency

While the US military pulls off elite missions, Donald Trump's shifting goals are creating a confusing Iran strategy.

This picture taken on October 10, 2017 shows a red party flag of the Chinese Communist Party, with several people seen in silhouette in front

This picture taken on October 10, 2017 shows a red party flag of the Chinese Communist Party, with several people seen in silhouette in front

What's at stake for China as Iran war drags on?

What's at stake for China as Iran war drags on?

As the conflict in the Middle East drags on, we examine what moves Beijing could take next.

Iranian women pass next to an anti-US mural

Iranian women pass next to an anti-US mural

Can Trump get a better Iran deal than Obama?

Can Trump get a better Iran deal than Obama?

The 2015 deal curbed Iran's nuclear program until the US pulled out. After failed diplomacy and war, talks are back on.

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

Südafrika Pretoria 2005 | Arbeiter überprüfen radioaktive Abfallfässer bei NECSA

Südafrika Pretoria 2005 | Arbeiter überprüfen radioaktive Abfallfässer bei NECSA

Is nuclear energy Africa's way out of electricity crisis?

Countries like Egypt, Ghana, and Kenya are exploring nuclear power — but does its promise outweigh the challenges?

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Asia

A farmer attends to her crop in Haryana, India, standing in a field of large plants

A farmer attends to her crop in Haryana, India, standing in a field of large plants

Iran war triggers fertilizer crisis for India's farmers

As India's small-scale farmers face fertilizer shortages, how will delayed deliveries affect their livelihoods?

Germany

A nurse measures the blood pressure of a patient at the St. Johannes hospital in Dortmund

A nurse measures the blood pressure of a patient at the St. Johannes hospital in Dortmund

German health minister announces billions in cutbacks

The comprehensive reform package aims to plug a multibillion-euro hole in Germany's expensive health care system.

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Europe

A man (Peter Magyar) stands at a lectern in front of a row of Hungarian flags and a blue backdrop emblazoned with the symbol of his party, Tisza, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026

A man (Peter Magyar) stands at a lectern in front of a row of Hungarian flags and a blue backdrop emblazoned with the symbol of his party, Tisza, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026

Hungary: What's next for Peter Magyar after election win?

Peter Magyar has promised a "system change" in Hungary. DW explores what he is likely to do in some key areas.

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Middle East

Deutschland 2026 | Are Syrians still welcome in Germany?

Deutschland 2026 | Are Syrians still welcome in Germany?

Merz stirs up insecurity

Well integrated and yet insecure: Many Syrians in Germany fear for their future.

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North America

A fan in a wheelchair looks on to a football pitch before an English lower league game

A fan in a wheelchair looks on to a football pitch before an English lower league game

World Cup 2026: Fans with disabilities 'excluded'

It's not just the rip off prices that are making the World Cup feel impossible for football fans with disabilities.

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Latin America

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez smiles and speaks into a microphone

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez smiles and speaks into a microphone

Venezuela's Rodriguez pushes reforms in first 100 days

After the US ousted Venezuelan leader Maduro, all eyes are on acting President Rodriguez. Will she allow elections?

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Making change green, fair and clean

Retrofitting vehicles could help drive change in Delhi's transport sector and improve the city’s worsening air pollution

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Sudan crisis

The third Sudanese civil war began on April 15, 2023, between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and Sudan's military. Resulting violence and famine have displaced some 14 million and killed hundreds of thousands.

An RSF fighter sells goods and electronic devices at a market, the wares spread on the dusty ground under a red tent

An RSF fighter sells goods and electronic devices at a market, the wares spread on the dusty ground under a red tent

International donors gather for Sudan conference

International donors gather for Sudan conference

Meeting in Berlin, international leaders urged an immediate humanitarian truce to revive talks and mobilize aid.

Women walk to their allotted bags of maize grain as field staff monitor and direct the distribution at a food distribution center

Women walk to their allotted bags of maize grain as field staff monitor and direct the distribution at a food distribution center

Berlin hosts Sudan conference amid brutal, forgotten war

Berlin hosts Sudan conference amid brutal, forgotten war

Participants at a conference of donors in Berlin hope at least to ease the suffering of the people caught in the middle.

A man walks in the shrapnel-riddled ward of a hospital in Khartoum on April 28, 2025

A man walks in the shrapnel-riddled ward of a hospital in Khartoum on April 28, 2025

Germany: Sudan aid conference in Berlin raises €1.3B

Germany: Sudan aid conference in Berlin raises €1.3B

The war in Sudan is entering its fourth year with international attention focused on other conflicts.

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A crowd of people walking on a street in northern Tehran in March 2023

A crowd of people walking on a street in northern Tehran in March 2023

Iran sees hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

Weeks of war have wrecked Iran's industry, bringing many sectors to a standstill and hitting workers hard.

A tower surrounded by endless mirrors, Ouarzazate, Morocco

A tower surrounded by endless mirrors, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Solar power in Morocco's desert: Bold vision, mixed results

How a mega solar project in the Moroccan desert is struggling to pave the way for a clean energy future.

A post on US President Donald Trump's Truth Social account depicts an AI-generated image of himself apparently as Jesus posted on April 12, 2026.

A post on US President Donald Trump's Truth Social account depicts an AI-generated image of himself apparently as Jesus posted on April 12, 2026.

Trump as Jesus: Joke or blasphemy?

Amid the US war with Iran and a clash with Pope Leo, is President Trump testing his relationship with Christian voters?

The accused in the courtroom at the start of his trial in February 2026, hiding his face behind paper

The accused in the courtroom at the start of his trial in February 2026, hiding his face behind paper

Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case

The perpetrator was a member of a Telegram chat group where men organized rapes and shared images of their crimes.

A Nigerian woman who was kidnapped by Boko Haram and later released speaks with DW

A Nigerian woman who was kidnapped by Boko Haram and later released speaks with DW

Where are Nigeria's missing Chibok girls 12 years later?

Twelve years ago, the jihadi militant group Boko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from the Nigerian town of Chibok.

A man (Viktor Orban) looks serious as he holds up both hands. To his right is a lectern with the name of his party, Fidesz. Behind him are several people, who are clapping. Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026

A man (Viktor Orban) looks serious as he holds up both hands. To his right is a lectern with the name of his party, Fidesz. Behind him are several people, who are clapping. Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026

Hungary: How Orban's election loss impacts Central Europe

Viktor Orban's crushing electoral defeat will have far-reaching consequences for neighboring Czechia and Slovakia.

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DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Science Unscripted

The science stories that will actually change your day — and maybe make you laugh.

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A living room with colorful furniture, a blue sofa with cushions, a table with books and a chess game. Country: South Africa

A living room with colorful furniture, a blue sofa with cushions, a table with books and a chess game. Country: South Africa

Classic Cape Town manor house meets modern design

Interior designer Lisa-Marie Theophilus completely reworks an old Cape Town home with color and confidence.

Revelers play with water as they celebrate the Songkran holiday, which marks the Thai New Year, in Bangkok

Revelers play with water as they celebrate the Songkran holiday, which marks the Thai New Year, in Bangkok

Thailand, Myanmar new year celebrations soaked in tradition

In Thailand and Myanmar, the Buddhist New Year is marked with ritual splashing of water and huge public water fights.

A view of the hands of several teenagers holding smartphones

A view of the hands of several teenagers holding smartphones

Social media age limits: Well-intentioned but ineffective?

Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like Instagram. But do they keep kids safe online?

Drone footage shows fields of blooming, colorful flower bulbs

Drone footage shows fields of blooming, colorful flower bulbs

Tulip fever grips the Netherlands

Every year, millions of visitors flock to the Keukenhof to admire the most quintessentially Dutch of all flowers.

Designer Jesse Kilubukila. He is sitting and holding a red wool yarn in his hand. Next to him sit four women embroidering fabric. Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Designer Jesse Kilubukila. He is sitting and holding a red wool yarn in his hand. Next to him sit four women embroidering fabric. Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Is the future of Congolese design written in the past?

How this designer from Congo is fighting against cultural erasure and economic inequality.

A scoop of muesli with dried raspberries falls into a pink bag

A scoop of muesli with dried raspberries falls into a pink bag

Granola for good: German social enterprise in action

Social enterprise Heyho hires people with difficult histories, like former convicts or drug addicts, to make its muesli.

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