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The Dutch flagged hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius arrives to the industrial port of Granadilla de Abona on the island of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands to commence evacuation of passengers and most crew members on May 10, 2026
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Hantavirus: Countries prepare to evacuate ship passengers

HealthMay 10, 2026
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May 10, 2026

Pakistan: Car bomb attack at checkpoint kills 12

May 10, 2026

Brazil judge suspends law that reduces Bolsonaro's jail term

May 10, 2026

Greek minister says mystery drone from a 'foreign state'

May 9, 2026

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

May 9, 2026

Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister

May 9, 2026

Australian far-right party wins first lower house seat

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Russland Moskau 2026 | Wladimir Putin hält Rede bei Militärparade zum Tag des Sieges
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Russia's Victory Day parade

Security concerns amid Russia's war with Ukraine are overshadowing this year's military parade in Moscow.

Victory Day in Moscow: No 'show of power,' more of a TV show

PoliticsMay 9, 202609:10 min

No tanks: What V-Day parade says about Russia's military

PoliticsMay 9, 202610:59 min

Investigating claims Putin's grip on power is slipping

ConflictsMay 9, 202616:22 min
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Africa

A farmer in Senegal takes pictures of her crops

Fertilizer crisis: Africa's options amid the Hormuz blockade

What are the solutions to reduce the effects of the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Africa in the long term?
PoliticsMay 8, 2026
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Asia

Workers are installing solar photovoltaic panels at the site of the 450,000-kilowatt integrated solar, thermal and storage project in the Gobi Desert

Middle East conflict is firing up China's electric future

As the Iran war shakes energy markets, China’s electrostate model suddenly looks like the future.
ConflictsMay 9, 202611:13 min
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Germany

A person at the end of a long corridor of tall banks of computers, with a lot of blue wiring visible.

Data centers: Tech boom with downsides

Data centers are the backbone of modern digitalized societies. But the boom is also creating new problems.
BusinessMay 10, 2026
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Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar gestures before the inauguration ceremony at the Parliament in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Hungary enters post‑Orban era as new PM takes office

Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, has taken his oath of office, ending 16 years of rule by Viktor Orban.
PoliticsMay 10, 202602:01 min
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Middle East

Abu Dhabi's capital city UAE skyline with real estate buildings sunrise panorama with clear blue sky

UAE charts its own course across the Middle East and Africa

Close ties with Israel and the US have placed the United Arab Emirates in Iran's crosshairs. What is Abu Dhabi's plan?
PoliticsMay 8, 2026
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North America

US President Donald Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs .

Tariffs or not? How EU is dealing with US 'dealmaking'

Earlier this week President Trump threatened European car makers with 25% tariffs before walking it back.
BusinessMay 9, 2026
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May 9, 202601:33 min
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Secret agreements and Nazi art

The 1916 Sykes-Picot split of the Middle East and its lasting impact, plus the controversial trade in Nazi art.
May 9, 202626:04 min
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German politics

What's making news in Germany? From Bundestag debates to political controversy and pressing social issues, we bring you the stories and the people behind the headlines.

'Against all antisemitism' is a message of solidarity with Jews on Ueckermünder Street in Berlin

Antisemitism in Germany, and the CDU's search for answers

Antisemitism in Germany, and the CDU's search for answers

Germany's CDU party has been struggling to find an appropriate response to protecting Jewish life in Germany.
PoliticsMay 10, 2026
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Germany's sugar tax sparks 'nanny state' debate

Germany's sugar tax sparks 'nanny state' debate

Friedrich Merz's government wants to introduce a sugar levy on soft drinks. Businesses see too much interference.
PoliticsMay 9, 2026
Lars Klingbeil (l), Friedrich Merz and Alice Weidel in the Bundestag during a debate in July 2025

Germany's far-right AfD benefits from discontent with Merz

Germany's far-right AfD benefits from discontent with Merz

Popularity ratings for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government are at a record low. The far-right AfD is on the rise.
PoliticsMay 8, 2026
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Social media: 'Decline porn' influencers mimic far right

On social media, videos that show open drug use, crime and trash in European cities are attracting large audiences.
SocietyMay 9, 202604:20 min
Symbolbild Ozeanströmungen | Warnung vor Kollaps der atlantischen Meeresströmung

Ocean current Europe depends on is at risk of collapsing

Why is a crucial Atlantic current worrying scientists? Climate researcher Stefan Rahmstorf explains.
ClimateMay 9, 202612:41 min
Composite image showing Ines Mrdovic, Momo Koprivica, and Valentina Pavlicic

Montenegro: Reformers fight corruption

Clan networks and weak courts hinder Montenegro’s EU bid — but public pressure is growing.
SocietyMay 9, 202605:53 min
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Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show

Boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna.
MusicMay 9, 2026
Republik Moldau Chisinau 2026 | Frau in einem Frauenhaus

Moldova: How women build a new life after domestic violence

In 2025, a record 20,000 cases of domestic violence were reported in Moldova. DW spoke to one survivor.
SocietyMay 8, 202603:59 min
Indian Christians form a line leading to a church in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, during Easter celebrations (April 2026)

Christians decry persecution in India's heartland

With Christians in India increasingly targeted by Hindu vigilantes, victims say police often side with the attackers.
ReligionMay 8, 2026
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The image shows a computer-generated rendering of a modern white building set in a dense forest. The structure has smooth, rounded shapes, a green roof covered with vegetation, and a tall curved tower element. A winding path leads to the entrance, blending futuristic architecture with nature.

Czech Republic: A 3D-printed church

A Czech town is building a new, ultra-modern church using 3D printed materials. Locals say it's something of a miracle.
ReligionMay 9, 202604:13 min
A still from the film 'Fatherland': Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler star as Erika and Thomas Mann.

Thomas and Erika Mann biopic has an oddly twisted premise

Premiering at Cannes, "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period for the anti-Nazi intellectuals.
FilmMay 9, 2026
DW | Afrimaxx | Elfenbeinküste | Authentische Küche in Abidjan

3 best places to try authentic Ivory Coast cuisine

What is the secret behind Abidjan's best local specialties?
CultureMay 9, 202605:16 min
DW | Afrimaxx | Nigeria | Designer Diseye Tantua macht Möbel aus Autoschrottteilen

Nigeria: Designer furniture from scrap car parts

From the street straight into the living room: Furniture made from classic cars.
DesignMay 9, 202604:35 min
The cozy interior of a small bookstore, decorated with garlands. In the foreground is a round table with a selection of books. Behind it, three women are rearranging the bookshelves.

A book shop of their own: Three sisters rent a dream

Dreamed of owning a bookshop? In Wigtown, Scotland, guests can temporarily run their own boutique book store.
LifestyleMay 9, 202605:35 min
DW | Fokus Europa | Mallorca

Not welcome: Mallorca, the new choice for wealthy guests

Wealthy tourists are avoiding Gulf states but Mallorcans are not sure about being their new destination of choice.
SocietyMay 8, 202604:24 min