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US-Israel war with Iran

The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen, easing global oil concerns.

People gather in a street after US President Donald Trump said that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, in Tehran, April 8, 2026. They're holding up Iranian flags, placards and a painted portrait of Iran's killed religious leader Ali Khamenei

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Telenor faces lawsuit for giving Myanmar junta customer data

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Nigeria: At least 20 killed in attack, residents say

April 8, 2026

JD Vance ribs Zelenskyy and Ukraine for Orban in Hungary

April 8, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun makes rare China visit

April 8, 2026

India news: Assam, Kerala, Puducherry gear up for elections

April 8, 2026

North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea

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Germany news: Lufthansa cabin crew to strike on Friday

The latest strike to hit Germany's flagship carrier hails from the cabin crew union UFO. DW has more.

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Africa

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi in Washington in December 2025.

DRC-US migrant deal: Congolese wary of new arrivals

An deal between DR Congo and Washington for DRC to receive expelled US migrants is stirring strong reactions.

Asia

Foreigners and locals pose together for a photo in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Should Western influencers promote Taliban‑run Afghanistan?

In the race for clicks and followers, some content creators are promoting Afghanistan while ignoring Taliban rule.

Germany

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane prepares to take a shot on the pitch in a match against Real Madrid

Clash of giants: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid

Real have the edge on Bayern in the pair's 28 Champions League clashes so far. Their matches are often memorable.

Europe

A woman in a green coat is standing on a busy street. She is holding a handmade newspaper, as if she intends to hand it out to passersby. Behind her, several people can be seen — some walking by, others seeming to pause. In the background, there is a building with large windows and signs, creating a typical urban scene that resembles a market or public passage.

Georgian mothers are fighting for their imprisoned children

In Georgia, mothers of jailed pro‑EU protesters use letters to fight for their children's fate.

Middle East

Women and children who fled Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon sit outside tents used as shelters in Beirut. In the background, modern apartments and high-rise buildings are seen

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Over 1.1 million Lebanese are displaced due to fighting. DW met a family struggling to preserve a sense of normality.

North America

Will AI doom office space to history?

Commercial real estate firms are feeling the heat from artificial intelligence. Can they survive a paradigm shift?

Latin America

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Brazil: An Indigenous camp for land, rights and the future

More than 6,000 Indigenous people are protesting, negotiating and demanding land rights ahead of crucial elections.

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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

Edith Kimani meets Afro-Americans and locals in Ghana to discuss issues sparked by the 'Year of Return'.

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Energy

The availability of energy from fossil fuels, nuclear or renewables is the basis for the world economy and human development. How to secure energy is at the center of much of today's news reporting.

People wait to buy liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders at a gas agency office in Noida on April 2, 2026 amid ongoing oil and gas import disruptions caused by the Middle East war.

India's LPG crisis forces migrant workers to return home

As cooking gas becomes scarce, migrant workers are abandoning their jobs in India's cities and heading home.

An electrician on a roof installing a solar panel

How to insulate your household from soaring energy bills

In times of high energy prices, heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing.

The assembly site of the core module of the world's first commercial small modular reactor, in China

Can small nuclear reactors solve EU's energy woes?

Supporters say modular reactors are key to meeting energy goals, but critics say they're a costly distraction.

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Hungarians living in Ukraine caught between front lines

About 80,000 ethnic Hungarians live in western Ukraine. What does the future hold for this minority?

This image from video provided by NASA shows a view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from one of the Orion spacecraft's four windows

Artemis II crew sends 'phenomenal' photos from space

The Artemis II lunar flyby marked a rebirth for human spaceflight.

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Nigerian families with autistic children fight for support

In Nigeria, families raising children on the autism spectrum face stigma, isolation and limited access to care.

Delays in Karachi's Red Line BRT project have turned University Road into a source of long traffic jams

Karachi is overhauling its public transport — at what cost?

Commuting in Pakistan's biggest city Karachi is more frustrating than ever amid endless traffic jams.

US President Donald Trump meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House in May 2025

Why have US-South Africa relations soured?

US President Donald Trump wants to sideline South Africa on the world stage. When did things start going south?

A close up of a hand wearing a glove and holding a thermometer is paired with a close up of a tiger mosquito

Asian tiger mosquito fuels disease spread in Europe

As the insect moves north, health authorities warn of rising chikungunya outbreak risks.

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View of a white shelter resembling a bus stop. A bench is installed inside, and a large water tank containing algae is recessed into the back panel. Two women sit on the bench, they are smiling.

India's 'liquid trees' could help cities breathe again

Indian scientists are growing microscopic algae in tanks that absorb more CO2 than trees — and produce a superfood.

A construction worker on scaffolding at the Hindu temple construction site in Berlin in 2023

Germany's new religious diversity

As Christian churches are abandoned, other religious buildings are emerging, making the urban landscape more diverse.

Pear blossoms in an orchard in Weixian County

Beautiful blossoms herald arrival of spring

For a few weeks each year, cherry blossoms and other early-blooming flowers transform urban spaces around the globe.

A visitor walks by a billboard showing a young smiling Korean woman with beauty products at the Seoul Beauty Week event in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2025.

How South Korea's K-beauty trend boosts soft power

K-beauty is more than just cosmetics: South Korean beauty products are part of an economic and political strategy.

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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.

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How to make delightfully fluffy chocolate mousse

Despite having only a few ingredients, there's plenty that can go wrong with this delightful dessert.

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