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India News: Jet fuel prices reach record high amid Iran war

The government has stepped in to limit the impact of record-high jet fuel prices on airlines and air fares. Follow DW.

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April 1, 2026

Tiger Woods 'stepping away' for treatment after DUI arrest

April 1, 2026

Trump move to bar funding for NPR, PBS stopped by court

April 1, 2026

Court orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction

March 31, 2026

Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations

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US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban

March 31, 2026

Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba, the 1st since US blockade

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Africa

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Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill

Supporters call it stabilizing, but critics warn it could threaten democratic gains.

Asia

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Iran war: Chinese propaganda casts US as reckless aggressor

One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.

Germany

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Were Grandma and Grandpa Nazis?

Millions of NSDAP membership cards are now available online, garnering huge interest.

Europe

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North Korea gains critical intel by aiding Russia in Ukraine

What has it gained in assisting Russia, and how does its new knowledge affect global security?

Middle East

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After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months; the big test is how quickly energy supply chains recover.

North America

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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.

Latin America

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The turbulent history of US-Cuban relations

Donald Trump isn't the first US president to want to control Cuba. The countries' histories have long been entwined.

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Death penalty

The death penalty, or capital punishment, is still widespread globally, with hundreds of people executed each year.

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Migration

Millions of people have been driven from their homes by conflict, poverty and climate change, hoping to find a better life elsewhere. Political leaders in Europe and around the world are struggling to deal with them.

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Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime

Will German citizens feel safer if more immigrants are deported? The reality is more complex.

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Young immigrants who grew up in Sweden facing deportation

Sweden's restrictive migration policies are hitting young people especially hard.

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EU votes in favor of migrant 'return hubs'

Human rights groups have warned of asylum seekers disappearing into "legal black holes" beyond EU borders.

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Several people are shoving each other outside a polling station in the town of Kula on Sunday, September 29, 2026. Someone in the crowd is choking a man by the throat

Local elections in Serbia: Is Vucic's party losing its grip?

The results display a shifting political landscape and growing momentum for anti-government protests.

Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?

Pakistan's diplomatic visibility in the Iran war is rising as scrutiny increases over India's more cautious approach.

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Ukrainian photographer who risked all to film Bucha massacre

Amateur photographer Vasyl Molchan risked everything to document Russian war crimes in a small town near Kyiv.

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Birth without a mother: Who controls reproduction?

Artificial wombs may save extreme premature babies but raise questions about control, equality and motherhood's future.

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Could the war in Iran benefit Ukraine?

Ukraine has become expert at fending off drones. What expertise can it offer Gulf states under attack from Iran?

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Spain's first female astronaut: Sara Garcia Alonso

Sara Garcia Alonso, a molecular biologist, is training to become the first Spanish woman in space.

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Living Planet

Why are fungi so fascinating? What's better, tea or coffee? This podcast puts a fresh spin on the climate debate.

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Creamy, fluffy, chocolatey: Classic mousse au chocolat

A French pastry chef shows us how to prepare a light and airy chocolate mousse dessert.

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How optimistic is the average German about the future?

DW looks ahead into the future — what might it look like in Germany?

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International break: Germany's World Cup winners and losers

Some players on Germany's national football team impressed, others struggled in the international friendlies.

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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.

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Making the most of your Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage

DW joins pilgrims and shares useful hiking tips for walking Spain's Camino de Santiago.

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Switzerland: From gravel to gold

A Swiss company sustainably extracts gold dust from the earth — a real hit with customers.

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