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Iran war: Trump orders Strait of Hormuz naval blockade

ConflictsApril 12, 2026
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Hungary election: Orban faces tight race in pivotal vote

Rival Peter Magyar is threatening Viktor Orban's grip on power, which the prime minister has been building for decades.
PoliticsApril 12, 2026
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Hungary elections

Hungary is holding elections on April 12 with Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule under serious challenge from opposition leader Peter Magyar. The EU, Russia and US are all observing the important vote closely.

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How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters?

How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters?

US President Trump has backed Viktor Orban, but it's unclear whether his endorsement will actually help Orban.
PoliticsApril 11, 2026
Parlamentswahl Ungarn 2026 | Wahlkampf Fidesz in Esztergom | Viktor Orbán bei Kundgebung

Can Viktor Orban lose power after 16 years leading Hungary?

Can Viktor Orban lose power after 16 years leading Hungary?

Once dominant, the prime minister is trailing in opinion polls. DW reports from Budapest and speaks to Zsuzsanna Vegh.
PoliticsApril 11, 202612:21 min
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Hungary: Scandal, fear and hope ahead of vote

Hungary: Scandal, fear and hope ahead of vote

Fake news and political scandals: Hungary hasn't seen an election this fraught since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
PoliticsApril 11, 2026
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April 12, 2026

Benin heads to the polls to elect a new president

April 12, 2026

Haiti: More than 30 killed in stampede at historical fort

April 12, 2026

Bundesliga: Union Berlin appoint first female head coach

April 12, 2026

India: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92

April 12, 2026

China boosts ties with Taiwan after opposition leader visits

April 12, 2026

Germany news: Most Germans see decline in public manners

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Africa

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Kenya's reliance on fuel imports tested by Middle East war

As gas prices surge, many households in Kenya are forced to choose between health and affordability.
PoliticsApril 11, 202602:33 min
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Asia

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India curbs transgender rights with new law

In Delhi, the restrictive reforms have been met with protests. Critics say millions could be marginalized.
EqualityApril 11, 202604:27 min
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Germany

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Germany: Betting on elections is illegal — but possible

Using prediction markets like Polymarket to bet on political events remains illegal but almost impossible to police.
SocietyApril 12, 2026
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Europe

Niederlande Amsterdam 2026 | Wahlkampagne "Stem op een Vrouw" vor den Kommunalwahlen

Hacking women's political underrepresentation, Dutch-style

"Vote for a Woman" promotes voting to boost women in politics — here's how it works and why it matters.
PoliticsApril 12, 2026
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Middle East

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Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire

Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm."
PoliticsApril 10, 2026
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North America

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What could come after a rules-based world order?

After World War II, the West set up a rules-based order. An era that might be over. What could come next?
PoliticsApril 12, 2026
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Arts Unveiled - The Haydn Expedition (Part 2)

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.
April 11, 202626:04 min
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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.

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US says warships passed Hormuz amid ongoing talks with Iran

US says warships passed Hormuz amid ongoing talks with Iran

The two US warships are set to begin clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said. DW has more.
ConflictsApril 12, 2026
Libanon Beirut 2026 | Hisbollah-Funktionär Mahmud Qamati bei Protest vor iranischer Botschaft

Can Hezbollah be disarmed? Israel and Lebanon to hold talks

Can Hezbollah be disarmed? Israel and Lebanon to hold talks

New US-brokered talks with Beirut could reshape the region. Can the Iranian-backed militia be demobilized?
ConflictsApril 11, 202616:14 min
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'No strategy, just panic,' Bolton says of Trump's Iran war

'No strategy, just panic,' Bolton says of Trump's Iran war

DW's Ines Pohl talks to former National Security Adviser John Bolton on Donald Trump's threats and mindset on Iran.
ConflictsApril 11, 202617:21 min
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Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

A number of countries want to follow Australia and introduce age restrictions for platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
PoliticsApril 12, 2026
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Spain: Sagrada Familia final repairs spark housing fears

Barcelona residents living near Sagrada Familia fear plans for a park next to the iconic church could force them out.
HistoryApril 12, 202606:57 min
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Granola for good: German social entrepreneurship in action

Social enterprise Heyho hires people with difficult histories, like former convicts or drug addicts, to make its muesli.
BusinessApril 12, 202603:11 min
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UFOs: 'Most are reported by people out for an evening smoke'

Hansjürgen Köhler sees his work explaining perceived UFOs as investigative science, but also as caring for others.
ScienceApril 11, 2026
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Relief and joy as historic Artemis II mission is a success

The Artemis II lunar flyby marked a rebirth for human spaceflight.
ScienceApril 11, 202611 images
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Syrian doctor faces deportation from Germany

Is Germany planning to deport Syrians who are integrated and whom the country needs?
PoliticsApril 11, 2026
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The Netherlands in the grip of tulip fever

Every year, millions of visitors flock to the Keukenhof to admire the most quintessentially Dutch of all flowers.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 12, 20268 images
Aso-Oke merchant Abdulwasihi Aderemi displays finished fabrics on his arm

Nigeria's aso oke weavers caught between tradition and fashion

In Nigeria, traditional weavers continue to use ancient techniques, and are now at the center of a modern trend.
CultureApril 11, 20269 images
Reporter Zahir in front of a river with outstretching arms. Country: Malawi

5 best places in Lilongwe, Malawi, for an adrenaline rush

When the going gets tough, adventurous locals in Malawi's capital undertake community therapy with an adrenalin rush.
LifestyleApril 11, 202604:23 min
Black-and-white photo of people dancing at a party at the queer club Eldorado in Berlin in 1926

First gay rights movement: Berlin's wild 1920s queer history

Before the Nazis took power, Berlin was a center of LGBTQ+ rights and queer culture.
HistoryApril 11, 2026
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Boxing reinvented in Berlin

Berlin entrepreneurs are rethinking boxing with a tiny ring and Gen Z-focused social media strategy
SportsApril 10, 202605:13 min
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Has Coachella festival sold out?

One of the world's biggest open-air music and art festivals has been hit by controversies and declining credibility.
MusicApril 9, 2026