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A woman holds an Iranian flag as she attends a funeral procession for Alireza Tangsiri, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, and others killed in Israeli strikes in late March, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Iran war: Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire

ConflictsApril 1, 2026
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April 1, 2026

Germany: CDU/CSU calls for cannabis rethink 2 years in

April 1, 2026

Spain: Anti-Muslim chants mar Egypt soccer friendly

April 1, 2026

Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills at least 29

April 1, 2026

Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China

April 1, 2026

Migrant boat capsizes in Turkey leaving 18 dead

April 1, 2026

Tiger Woods 'stepping away' for treatment after DUI arrest

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Developing

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India news: Jet fuel prices reach record high amid Iran war

The government has stepped in to limit the impact of record-high jet fuel prices on airlines and air fares. Follow DW.
PoliticsApril 1, 2026
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Germany news: New rules to tamp down gasoline price hikes

German gas stations will now only be able to raise pump prices once a day as costs spiral for motorists. DW has more.
PoliticsApril 1, 2026
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Africa

A man gestures while speaking on a cellphone as he walks past a banner of the ruling ZANU-PF party's President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill

Supporters call it stabilizing, but critics warn it could threaten democratic gains.
PoliticsMarch 31, 2026
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Asia

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How China's propaganda is spinning the Iran war

One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.
ConflictsMarch 31, 2026
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Germany

Picture of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP membership & ID card.

Were Grandma and Grandpa Nazis?

Millions of NSDAP membership cards are now available online, garnering huge interest.
HistoryMarch 31, 2026
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Europe

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tests a rifle with telescopic sights as his sister Kim Ju Ae looks on, using binoculars

North Korea gains critical intel by aiding Russia in Ukraine

What has it gained in assisting Russia, and how does its new knowledge affect global security?
ConflictsMarch 31, 202608:55 min
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Middle East

A cargo ship is moved to a berth at the container terminal at the port in Qingdao, China, on March 23, 2026

After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. Whenever it ends, will energy supply chains recover quickly?
TradeMarch 31, 2026
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North America

Fans celebrate Germany's winner against Ghana in Stuttgart

Trump's FIFA World Cup 2026 won't be a tournament for fans

The FIFA football World Cup is being overshadowed by politics. Germany fans are torn on whether to travel to the US.
SportsApril 1, 2026
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Latin America

View of the Cuban port of Matanzas, where the Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin is tugged into the port

What to make of US allowing Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba

DW speaks to security expert Cecile Shea about the Russian oil tanker that has just reached energy-starved Cuba.
PoliticsMarch 31, 202613:21 min
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Death penalty

The death penalty, or capital punishment, is still widespread globally, with hundreds of people executed each year.

Deutschland Köln 2021 | Protest gegen das iranische Regime mit symbolischen Galgen und iranischen Flaggen

Why African nations are abandoning the death penalty

Why African nations are abandoning the death penalty

Countries sub-Saharan Africa are sentencing fewer people to death.
Law and JusticeMarch 31, 202601:24 min
A man stands with his hands in handcuffs in Iraq, in the background are another three men

Capital punishment: Which countries use the death penalty?

Capital punishment: Which countries use the death penalty?

Although the number of countries carrying out executions is declining, the total number of executions is on the rise.
PoliticsMarch 30, 2026
Israeli army soldiers stand guard at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank

An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law

An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law

The law, introduced by the far-right government, imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks.
PoliticsMarch 30, 2026
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April 1, 202601:32 min
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The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

What happens when cosmetic surgery goes all wrong? We dig deeper, showing the dark side of these surgeries in Africa
March 31, 202626:03 min
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Several people are shoving each other outside a polling station in the town of Kula on Sunday, September 29, 2026. Someone in the crowd is choking a man by the throat

Local elections in Serbia: Is Vucic's party losing its grip?

The results display a shifting political landscape and growing momentum for anti-government protests.
PoliticsMarch 31, 2026
Berlin, Bahnhof Zoo, homeless people's belongings underneath a billboard with an ad for vegan food

Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime

Will German citizens feel safer if more immigrants are deported? The reality is more complex.
CrimeMarch 31, 2026
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Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?

Pakistan's diplomatic visibility in the Iran war is rising as scrutiny increases over India's more cautious approach.
ConflictsMarch 31, 2026
A burned out car sits among burned out buildings in Bucha, Ukraine in 2022.

Ukrainian photographer who risked all to film Bucha massacre

Amateur photographer Vasyl Molchan risked everything to document Russian war crimes in a small town near Kyiv.
ConflictsMarch 30, 202604:28 min
A hand holds a model of a premature born baby

Birth without a mother: Who controls reproduction?

Artificial wombs may save extreme premature babies but raise questions about control, equality and motherhood's future.
ScienceMarch 30, 202606:53 min
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Young immigrants who grew up in Sweden facing deportation

Sweden's restrictive migration policies are hitting young people especially hard.
MigrationMarch 30, 202605:07 min
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Energy

The availability of energy from fossil fuels, nuclear or renewables is the basis for the world economy and human development. How to secure energy is at the center of much of today's news reporting.

A man in a bright vest is charging a grey electric car.

Ethiopia's EV boom: A role model for all?

Ethiopia's EV boom: A role model for all?

Electric buses and taxis are reshaping transport and lowering fuel costs in Addis Ababa. What are the challenges?
ClimateApril 1, 202605:52 min
Panoramic view of a solar farm near wind turbines in Germany

How Iran war energy crisis strengthens case for renewables

How Iran war energy crisis strengthens case for renewables

The Iran war has exposed the fragility of the global energy system. Could renewables shield people from the shock?
ClimateMarch 29, 202608:08 min
Construction works on the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, Egypt (November 2025)

Africa's nuclear power push faces big obstacles

Africa's nuclear power push faces big obstacles

What are the realistic prospects of nuclear energy becoming widespread across Africa?
BusinessMarch 29, 2026
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    PoliticsMarch 31, 2026

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    PoliticsMarch 31, 2026

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    ScienceMarch 30, 202604:19 min

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  5. Germany: Wolf bites woman in Hamburg

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Why are fungi so fascinating? What's better, tea or coffee? This podcast puts a fresh spin on the climate debate.
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The photo shows a lively group activity in an elegant, bright room with ornate white walls and decorative columns. People are seated on red chairs arranged in rows, and many appear joyful and engaged. One person lifts both arms enthusiastically, while others laugh or smile. Several participants hold papers or folders, suggesting a workshop, group session, or interactive event. The overall atmosphere feels warm, energetic and communal.

Singing against dementia at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw

A choir in the Netherland's premier concert hall helps people with dementia lift their spirits through song.
MusicApril 1, 202602:21 min
Close-up of a white bowl full of creamy mousse au chocolat.

Creamy, fluffy, chocolatey: Classic mousse au chocolat

A French pastry chef shows us how to prepare a light and airy chocolate mousse dessert.
LifestyleMarch 31, 202604:30 min
Two people sit on a couch smiling at a newborn baby.

How optimistic is the average German about the future?

DW looks ahead into the future — what might it look like in Germany?
LifestyleMarch 31, 202604:52 min
Kai Havertz (second from the left) celebrated with teammates

International break: Germany's World Cup winners and losers

Some players on Germany's national football team impressed, others struggled in the international friendlies.
SportsMarch 31, 2026
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The pleasure of books in the digital age

The quiet power of a physical book offers a rare escape from life's constant digital noise.
LiteratureMarch 30, 2026
Three people in trekking clothes and backpacks walk along a grass-covered trail of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

Making the most of your Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage

DW joins pilgrims and shares useful hiking tips for walking Spain's Camino de Santiago.
LifestyleMarch 29, 202605:15 min