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Germany news: Coalition at odds over pay rises for MPs

German conservatives and the center-left disagree over automatic pay increases for lawmakers. DW has more.

Iran war: Trump optimistic for deal as Tehran yet to respond

Iran is currently reviewing the latest US proposal and will pass its response to Pakistan after "finalizing its views."

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Iran war

The world is watching to see if a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US will last. The war has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Could Ghana outlaw 'sex for jobs' demands?

Ghana's president wants to ban 'sex for jobs' practices, but the harrassment is in a legal grey zone.

Asia

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Why EU sees Chinese solar tech as a major security risk

Cybersecurity experts warn that Europe's reliance on Chinese-made solar tech could expose it to big grid disruptions.

Germany

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Bayern Munich exit Champions League in semifinal to PSG

Holders Paris Saint-Germain are one game away from retaining the Champions League after knocking out Bayern Munich.

Europe

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'Dark patterns': Investigating online manipulation

Ireland's media regulator is investigating so-called dark patterns that are used to manipulate social media users.

Middle East

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The sea that is vanishing in real time

The world's largest inland body of water, the Caspian Sea, is retreating at alarming speed. Can it be saved?

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Could Alberta separatists tear Canada apart?

Separatists in the oil-rich province say they have collected enough signatures to back a referendum on independence.

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Renewables in India: benefits and drawbacks

While solar devices are helping one village in Jharkand, biofuel production is worsening a water crisis in Maharashtra.

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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Ukraine accuses Russia of violating truce with drone barrage

Kyiv says Moscow launched more than 100 drones and three missiles overnight, despite a Ukrainian-declared ceasefire.

Ukraine war: Will the Victory Day ceasefire hold?

Russia and Ukraine have each announced temporary ceasefires ahead of Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.

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Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained

The Golden Lion will not be awarded this year. The jury has resigned over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation.

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Peter Magyar to appoint Hungary's first blind minister

Vilmos Katai-Nemeth wants to ensure equal access to healthcare and education and improve accessibility.

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COVID pioneer BioNTech: The fall of Germany's pandemic hero

BioNTech is betting its cancer trials will turn the COVID-19 vaccine maker from a one-hit wonder into a biotech giant.

Why Germans want children but are having fewer babies

Germany's birth rate has hit a record low. But one expert argues that people are still keen on family life.

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Iran conflict disrupts Asia's plastic supply chain

Asia's plastic boom relied on cheap Middle East oil. Now shortages and higher prices are hitting firms and consumers.

Splitscreen shows on one side a traffic jam in Lagos, holding up many commuters and on the other side the new electric ferry crossing the city's lagoon.

Could electric ferries solve Lagos' traffic crisis?

Electric ferries could change how millions travel in Lagos, bypassing gridlocked roads for a faster, cleaner ride.

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Hungary's new government pushes for euro by 2030

Hungary's new government is pushing to rejoin the EU mainstream by adopting the euro. Can it meet the entry criteria?

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David Attenborough at 100 years old: A life in pictures

Perhaps the world's most recognizable nature documentary host, he turns 100 today and remains as enthusiastic as ever.

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What the Strait of Hormuz fuel crisis means for air travel

Jet fuel supply could become a problem for the aviation industry. Passengers should expect more than higher prices.

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Zimbabwe activists get creative to inspire climate action

Young activists in Harare, Zimbabwe, are using art, games and music to inspire greener living.

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AI fakes about the Holocaust distort history

AI fakes about the Holocaust are trending on social media. They look real but distort history.

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Angine de Poitrine: A masked rock band conquers the internet

From underground experiment to sold-out international tour — what's behind the viral Angine de Poitrine phenomenon?

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Women's Champions League: Bayern fall to Barcelona in semis

Bayern Munich have come up short in their bid to win their first Women's Champions League, with Barcelona too strong.

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