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Russia, North Korea agree 'long-term' military cooperation

April 26, 2026

Colombia highway bomb attack kills at least 19

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Gunman was likely targeting Trump team, says official

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Syria: First trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus

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Defense and military spending

Defense policies are changing rapidly, and military spending is surging worldwide amid growing conflicts and tensions.

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Germany news: Rise in young people refusing military service

Meanwhile, Germany has become the world's fourth-largest military spender. DW has the latest.

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India heat wave: Delhi to get relief, others swelter

Storms are expected in the capital, but severe heat across multiple states would continue, the weather department said.

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Shooting at White House press gala

The shooting at the White House journalists' dinner is the latest in a series of security-related events around Trump.

Trump calls for unity after White House press gala shooting

US Secret Service shoots dead armed intruder at Mar-a-Lago

2024 Trump rally shooting: How it unfolded in pictures

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Africa

A street vendor walks past campaign posters of Lagos state gubernatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Babajide Sanwo-Olu (2023 file photo)

Is Nigeria becoming a one-party state?

Africa's most populous nation is facing renewed questions about the health of its democracy.

Asia

Drill, baby, drill? US, China fight for the future of energy

The US and China are battling for global energy dominance, with the Iran war and fossil fuel shortages as a backdrop.

Germany

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Germany pensions will fall short of living standards: Merz

Germany's state pension will only give "basic cover" in retirement, warned Merz. How does the system compare globally?

Europe

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After Orban, Hungary's Romani community hopes for change

After 16 years of Fidesz rule, many in Hungary's Romani community hope the new government will bring positive change.

Middle East

A person places their hand, adorned with a gold ring, on an election campaign poster in Deir al-Balah

First Gaza municipal vote in decades held in only one city

It's the first vote in Gaza in more than 20 years — in the midst of war, displacement and devastation.

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Britain's King Charles III walks with US President Donald Trump

UK-US ties tested: Britain courts Trump with King Charles

On a state visit to the US, the British monarch is being deployed to help steady increasingly strained US-UK relations.

Latin America

Tourists look out the window while traveling from Bacalar to Chetumal aboard a carriage of the Maya Train

Mexico's Maya Train fails to deliver economic boost

A 1,500-kilometer railway loop around Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula was supposed to transform the region.

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New architecture from Africa

A house of clay: The Goethe-Institut Dakar building acts as a catalyst for sustainable architecture in Africa.

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The availability of energy from fossil fuels, nuclear or renewables is the basis for the world economy and human development.

Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day at Freedom Plaza, April 22, 2023, in Washington.

Small states push fossil fuel treaty amid Iran energy crisis

A coalition of non‑major fossil fuel producers meeting in Colombia is pushing a proposal to curb fossil fuel expansion.

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Brazil sees chance to power Europe's energy transition

At the Hannover trade fair, Brazilian companies are pitching low-emission tech to energy-conscious European customers.

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With its energy under fire, Ukraine turns to solar

Forty years on from Chernobyl, Ukraine is facing a new nuclear threat. Could renewable energy help?

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The queer scandal that shook the German Empire

The Eulenburg Affair shook the German Empire to its core and paved the way for the downfall of the monarchy.

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40 years after Chernobyl: Pripyat today

Pripyat was completely evacuated after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. DW returned with a former resident 40 years on.

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Germany's housing crisis: Loopholes for landlords?

Renters in Germany have become easy targets for exploitation, as landlords bend and break the rules and regulations.

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Romanian startup shifts from civilian to military drones

As the war in Ukraine continues, two Moldovan innovators are preparing to build military drones at scale in Romania.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un embraces a soldier during a welcoming ceremony for members of the 528th Engineer Regiment after they returned from an overseas mission

How North Korea uses Christianity to protect Kim dynasty

Journalist Jonathan Cheng reveals how belief, ritual and devotion have protected the Kim dynasty in North Korea.

People protest a day after the general election, following allegations of electoral irregularities in Arusha, Tanzania, Oct. 30, 2025

Tanzania's opposition criticizes 'whitewashing' of violence

A government-appointed commission reported that the 2025 post-election violence left at least 518 people dead.

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Mapped Out — navigating a changing world

Mapped Out explores all things geopolitical and charts possible solutions to steer through a complex world.

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Is the Belgian capital of Brussels worth visiting?

Brussels looks dazzling and diverse on Instagram. But what’s it like in reality?

Student Alister lifts his hat in greeting in Riga’s old town. He is wearing traditional clothing.

Life as a teenager in the Latvian capital Riga

Many young people are leaving Latvia. Alisters Bernats shows us what he loves about Riga, and why he wants to stay.

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5 ways to recharge and relax in Lilongwe

In Malawi's buzzy capital, Lilongwe, Zahir finds some moments of zen without breaking the bank.

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Turkey's meyhane are more than just food and drink

A meyhane in Istanbul serves traditional local dishes and drinks, and there's often live music and dancing.

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A book lover's dream holiday in Scotland

As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.

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Craft cafes in Brussels are a refuge from digital stress

At these Belgian cafes, laptops and phones are out — replaced by knitting needles or arts and crafts supplies.

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