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People inspect the damage cause by Israeli strikes on Beirut on April 9, 2026
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Iran casts doubt on US talks after Israel strikes Lebanon

ConflictsApril 9, 2026
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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.

Israeli soldiers stand on tanks near the border with Lebanon, in northern Israel, April 9, 2026

Is the Iran truce already unraveling?

Is the Iran truce already unraveling?

Confusion reigns over the status of the ceasefire between the US and Iran. Is Lebanon part of the agreement or not?
ConflictsApril 9, 202621:22 min
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu standing behind a lectern. Two Israeli flags are seen in the background

Israel's Netanyahu: 'Our finger is on the trigger'

Israel's Netanyahu: 'Our finger is on the trigger'

The Iran ceasefire looks fragile, with Tehran reportedly shutting the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
ConflictsApril 8, 202601:45 min
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Israelis wary despite Iran war ceasefire

Israelis wary despite Iran war ceasefire

Many Israelis in Tel Aviv see little chance for long-term peace in the Middle East.
ConflictsApril 8, 202602:17 min
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April 9, 2026

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Germany news: Gas price hike higher than other EU countries

Fueled by the war in the Middle East, petrol prices have risen more sharply than in neighboring EU countries. Follow DW.
PoliticsApril 9, 2026
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Africa

Protesters hold the flag of Guinea Bissau and a poster showing Vigario Balanta and walk along the road.

Guinea-Bissau on edge after activist's killing

The death of activist Vigario Luis Balanta has sparked protests and accusations against Guinea-Bissau's military rulers.
PoliticsApril 9, 2026
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Asia

A man looks at a large poster urging people to participate in the Indian census (April 2026)

India's digital census prompts fear of hidden agendas

The new digital census allows Indians to report their own data — but many fear the process can be used for manipulation.
PoliticsApril 8, 2026
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Germany

Actor Mario Adorf wears a suit and a bow ties, with a white scarf around his neck, in a photo taken in Munich in 2020.

Veteran German actor Mario Adorf dies at age 95

Mario Adorf played legendary Hollywood villains, wrote German TV history, and still played in films at age 90.
FilmApril 9, 2026
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Europe

Viktor Orban watches on from the stands during the Euro 2024 final in Berlin

Hungarian election: How football has helped Orban keep power

Viktor Orban is a football fanatic but has long used the sport as a political tool, both in Hungary and abroad.
SoccerApril 9, 2026
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Middle East

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Facts vs. influencers: Is the 'Dubai dream' really over?

Some residents in Dubai insist life is normal, others proclaim the "Dubai dream" over, Who's right?
ConflictsApril 9, 2026
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Will AI doom office space to history?

Commercial real estate firms are feeling the heat from artificial intelligence. Can they survive a paradigm shift?
BusinessApril 8, 2026
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Latin America

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Is Donald Trump going to take on Cuba next?

As US President Donald Trump talks of "taking Cuba," what could American intervention look like?
PoliticsApril 9, 202613:04 min
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Iran doubles down on executions

Iran has executed 14 individuals in recent weeks amid the US-Israeli military campaign against the country.
ConflictsApril 8, 2026
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Should Western influencers promote Taliban‑run Afghanistan?

In the race for clicks and followers, some content creators are promoting Afghanistan while ignoring Taliban rule.
TravelApril 8, 2026
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Artemis II crew sends 'phenomenal' photos from space

The Artemis II lunar flyby marked a rebirth for human spaceflight.
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US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

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Nature and EnvironmentApril 7, 2026
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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.
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In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success.
SocietyApril 7, 2026
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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.
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Germany's new religious diversity

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