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Damage to the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi crude oil tanker, following a reported strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 31, 2026
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Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz

ConflictsApril 3, 2026
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April 3, 2026

Ukraine: Kharkiv under repeated attack on 1,500th day of war

April 3, 2026

Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing elected president

April 3, 2026

Artemis II astronauts leave orbit, rocket towards Moon

April 3, 2026

Macron dismisses Trump's 'inelegant' dig about his marriage

April 2, 2026

Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi

April 2, 2026

Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths — report

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Developing

Trucks on the A8 autobahn in Germany near Irschenberg, Bavaria, driving past signs indicating a speed limit of 100 kilometers per hour.
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Germany news: Call for autobahn speed limit given fuel costs

A top economist has recommended temporary highway speed limits due to rising fuel costs amid the Iran war. Follow DW.
PoliticsApril 3, 2026
Cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz
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India news: New Delhi urges Hormuz reopening at summit

At a meeting of over 60 countries, India said it is the only nation to have lost mariners in Gulf shipping attacks.
PoliticsApril 3, 2026
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A closer look

US-Israel war with Iran

Fighting has erupted in Iran and the Middle East after Israel and the US attacked the country, following a US military build-up in the region.

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Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa

Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa

Are African countries doing enough to calm the fuel market?
PoliticsApril 2, 2026
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As Iran war rages, Europe gears up for energy crisis

As Iran war rages, Europe gears up for energy crisis

Amid the US-Israel war in Iran and fears of a supply crunch, energy analysts are calling for concrete measures.
PoliticsApril 2, 2026
President Donald Trump gestures, holding up his left fist, after speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House

Fact check: Donald Trump speaks on Iran, oil and economy

Fact check: Donald Trump speaks on Iran, oil and economy

In a national address, Donald Trump spoke about the war in Iran and its global impact. But are his claims true?
PoliticsApril 2, 2026
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Reports & Analysis

Africa

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Nigeria: Victims of sexual violence speak out

There is outrage in Nigeria after young women were sexually assaulted during a traditional fertility festival in Ozoro.
CrimeApril 3, 202604:47 min
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Asia

Taliban fighters man an outpost near the border with Pakistan in February 2026

Is Pakistan setting up a buffer zone in Afghanistan?

Tensions on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border are escalating amid claims of a "security zone" and civilian casualties.
ConflictsApril 1, 2026
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Germany

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Germany: Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war

Germany is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches, with the war in the Middle East causing anxiety.
SocietyApril 3, 2026
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Europe

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How safe is London really?

Right‑wing populists depict London as violent but a nighttime tour questions if those alarmist claims reflect reality.
SocietyApril 3, 202604:58 min
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Middle East

A convoy of 100 vehicles, departing from Iraq's Basra city, carrying food aid collected as part of a campaign featuring members of the Hashd al-Shaabi, displaying portraits of killed Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian flags.

Is Iraq being dragged into the Iran war?

After a large convoy of Iraqis crossed into Iran this week, observers worried they would join Iran's war effort.
ConflictsApril 3, 2026
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North America

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Making history: The Artemis II moon flight

After its launch, the crew of NASA's Artemis II lunar mission is now on track to fly around the moon.
ScienceApril 2, 202602:03 min
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DW brings you the top international news stories in brief.
April 2, 202601:32 min
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From the King of rice to the Queen of DIY

Jollof, the king of rice, handcrafted bikes from Namibia and South African DIY queen Amantle Tshweu.
April 3, 202626:03 min
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In the spotlight

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Germany: Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular

Germany's ruling coalition made many promises. But voters have little hope that things will improve.
PoliticsApril 2, 2026
Mid-shot of Viktor Orban in profile, facing right, surrounded by waving red, white and green Hungarian flags

Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition

The intelligence service is said to have spied on the opposition Tisza Party ahead of April's parliamentary election.
PoliticsApril 2, 2026
Caster Semenya holds up a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics

Semenya hits out at impact of Olympic ban on DSD athletes

Caster Semenya has hit out at a policy she thinks disproportionately affects athletes with sexual differences.
SportsApril 2, 2026
A satellite image shows smoke rising from Russia's Baltic port of Ust-Luga after a Ukrainian strike

The war gains Ukraine keeps under wraps

Ukraine has made recent battlefield gains amid a faltering Russian offensive but is keeping quiet about it.
ConflictsApril 2, 202608:32 min
Stacked shipping containers on Staten Island, New York City, in the United States.

Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?

One year of trade data shows which countries benefit under US tariffs, which lose — and who is footing the bill.
TradeApril 2, 2026
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UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the heat

From Easter Island to the Great Wall of China, iconic cultural heritage sites are under threat from rising temperatures.
ArchitectureApril 2, 2026
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Fact-checking

DW's fact check team debunks, explains and uses in-depth research techniques to separate fact from fiction.
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Living

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Singing against dementia at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw

A choir in the Netherlands' premier concert hall helps people with dementia lift their spirits through song.
MusicApril 1, 202602:21 min
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How to make delightfully fluffy mousse au chocolate

A French pastry chef shows us how to prepare a light and airy chocolate mousse dessert.
LifestyleMarch 31, 202604:30 min
Two people sit on a couch smiling at a newborn baby.

How optimistic is the average German about the future?

DW looks ahead into the future — what might it look like in Germany?
LifestyleMarch 31, 202604:52 min
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World Cup: Which German players will make the final cut?

Several players on Germany's national football team have really stood out during the squad's recent test matches.
SportsMarch 31, 2026
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The pleasure of books in the digital age

The quiet power of a physical book offers a rare escape from life's constant digital noise.
LiteratureMarch 30, 2026
Three people in trekking clothes and backpacks walk along a grass-covered trail of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

Making the most of your Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage

DW joins pilgrims and shares useful hiking tips for walking Spain's Camino de Santiago.
LifestyleMarch 29, 202605:15 min