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Germany news: Economy shows surprise growth despite Iran war

Germany's economy has grown more than expected, against a backdrop of rising costs and uncertain markets. DW has more.

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April 30, 2026

US: House passes DHS funding bill to end partial shutdown

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Saudi Arabia's public fund to withdraw LIV Golf funding

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Belgium seeks nationalization of nuclear power plants

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Iran war: Khamenei pledges new Strait of Hormuz 'management'

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Israel stops Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters

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A free and independent media landscape, a fundamental characteristic of democracies, is protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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RSF fighters holding weapons and celebrating in the streets of El-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur.

Sudan's civil war: 'Genocide' in plain sight

A UN investigator told DW that the atrocities committed by the RSF militia in el-Fasher bear the hallmarks of genocide.

Asia

Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai honored by DW

The Hong Kong publisher's son said the award shows that those who fight for the freedom of others "are never alone."

Germany

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Study busts myth: German 'spring fatigue' doesn't exist

Do we really feel tired in spring? Researchers say, "there's no such thing." That doesn't stop Germans feeling that way.

Europe

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How Serbia's government controls much of the media

With an election expected soon, experts fear that authorities will try to eliminate independent reporting.

Middle East

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Strait of Hormuz and the global fight over shipping lanes

Maritime expert Christian Bueger explains what rules apply at sea during war, and why it matters far beyond Hormuz.

North America

Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya gestures and speaks from behind a lectern bearing the Mexican coat of arms. A Mexican flag hangs in the background.

What we know about US drug charges against Mexico officials

Top Mexican officials are accused of helping the Sinaloa Cartel move fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.

Latin America

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Colombia: Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' headed to India?

An Indian billionaire wants to save invasive hippos descended from drug lord Pablo Escobar's private zoo from culling.

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AI fakes are changing how people see the Holocaust. But there are better ways to keep its memory alive.

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Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is an intergovernmental organization, set up to coordinate the policies of oil-producing countries.

Why the UAE is quitting OPEC now

The United Arab Emirates' OPEC exit causes further insecurity in global oil markets already strained by the war in Iran.

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UAE oil exit from OPEC signals focus on domestic priorities

Abu Dhabi's exit from OPEC signals a geopolitical shift and a pointed message to Saudi Arabia.

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Why UAE's OPEC exit is a blow to Saudi Arabia

The break weakens Riyadh's ability to control oil prices and adds to growing uncertainty over the cartel's future.

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Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis': Milestone in science fiction film

"Metropolis" (1927) shaped modern sci fi cinema with its depictions of futuristic cities, AI fears and class struggle.

Kolumbien Santa Marta 2026 | Klimakonferenz zum Ausstieg aus fossilen Brennstoffen

First dots on the roadmap to exiting fossil fuels

The message from inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels was clear. It's not if, but when and how.

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World press freedom hits new low as authoritarianism rises

With most countries rated "problematic" or worse on the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, media are threatened globally.

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What are the sticking points for the EU's new budget?

The battle over the next long-term EU budget has begun. The EU's institutions have staked out their positions.

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Teenage bullying increases in Ukrainian schools

The number of teenage victims of bullying is rising in Ukrainian schools. Experts attribute this to war trauma.

Memorial in Greece to the execution of 200 communists at the Kaisariani shooting range

Greece: Nazi-era photos shed light on 1944 executions

Greece in February bought the first known photographic evidence of the execution of 200 communists in 1944.

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Turning Wi‑Fi Routers into Surveillance Tools

Soon, people could be identified by Wi Fi signals alone. A powerful breakthrough with huge risks for privacy and control

Autonomous tractors – a farmer’s dream come true

Autonomous tractors can plow, seed & monitor crops, but getting to and from fields remains a hurdle.

Prodromos Tsinikoris, Arvo Pärt and Anita Raja.

2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients

Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris have been awarded the 2026 Goethe Medal.

Film still from 'Rose': Sandra Hüller shooting a gun.

'Rose' and the piece of fabric that embodies gender politics

Director Markus Schleinzer discusses why women passing as men inspired his historical drama, starring Sandra Hüller.

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Cacio e pepe is Rome's signature pasta dish

Cacio e pepe — fresh pasta with a grated pecorino cheese and black pepper sauce — is simple, but not so easy to make.

The image shows a person reclining in a white, padded medical treatment chair inside a modern health clinic. A thin transparent tube is connected to the person’s arm and leads to an intravenous infusion system positioned on the right side, where a fluid bag is hanging from a metal stand. The person is wearing dark, long-sleeved clothing and is holding a sheet of paper or booklet in one hand, resting it on the lap.
The surrounding space appears clean and clinical but softly designed. Behind the chair are light wooden panels arranged horizontally, decorated with green plants that give the room a calm, curated look. To the right of the chair are medical carts and shelves holding devices, containers, and cables, neatly organized. Additional white seating and equipment are visible in the background.

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