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A man (Rumen Radev) leaves a voting station after casting his vote in the parliamentary election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on April 19, 2026. There are people with cameras beside and behind him

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

PoliticsApril 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026

South Korea, India agree to boost trade and defense ties

April 20, 2026

Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake

April 20, 2026

Ukraine hits Russian Black Sea port city, 1 dead

April 20, 2026

US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3

April 20, 2026

Canada's US ties have become a weakness, says Carney

April 20, 2026

Iran war: Tehran vows response to US seizure of cargo ship

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Workers walk past billboards saying 'Islamabad talks' on April 20, 2025
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Iran war: 'No plans' for fresh peace talks, Tehran says

Pakistan is preparing to host a second round of talks, but they might not take place at all. DW has more.
ConflictsApril 20, 2026
Rescue boats help a stranded whale

Germany news: Timmy the stranded whale back on the move

The struggling humpback whale is due to be fitted with a radio transmitter to help follow his recovery. DW has more.
PoliticsApril 20, 2026
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Lebanon

Lebanon, Israel's northern neighbor, was drawn into the wider Middle East conflict after Lebanese organization Hezbollah and Israel began to exchange fire. In mid-April a 10-day ceasefire was agreed upon.

Members of a displaced family clamber over a section of a damaged bridge hit by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Tayr Felsay.

Israel‑Hezbollah ceasefire holds despite sporadic clashes

Israel‑Hezbollah ceasefire holds despite sporadic clashes

In Lebanon, a fragile Israel‑Hezbollah ceasefire holds despite sporadic clashes. But a new border line raises fears.
PoliticsApril 19, 202602:44 min
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UNIFIL: Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

UNIFIL: Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

A French UN peacekeeper has been killed in Lebanon. DW looks at UNIFIL’s role, mandate and growing criticism.
PoliticsApril 18, 2026
A boy plays with his sheep next to an unexploded missile that landed in an open field

Displaced by Iran war: out of Lebanon, into Syrian crisis

Displaced by Iran war: out of Lebanon, into Syrian crisis

More than 227,000 people have fled conflict in Lebanon for Syria. But there they have found other problems.
ConflictsApril 18, 2026
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Africa

The back of a Kenyan Über rider in a bright yellow jacket on an e-motorbike

Kenya's motorbike taxis go electric as fuel prices surge

As fuel prices soar, electric motorbikes keep delivery services running while reshaping Kenya's transport future.
Cars and TransportationApril 18, 202603:04 min
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Asia

A masked visitor looks at chips at the stand of Shanghai-based Huahong Group during China International Semiconductor Expo in 2020

How China is reshaping the global chip industry

China may trail at the cutting edge of chip power, but its "good‑enough" tech is fast powering the global economy.
BusinessApril 20, 2026
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Germany

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German crime figures: Are migrants unfairly targeted?

Is the crime rate in Germany truly higher among immigrants? Statistics suggest as much. An expert explains the numbers.
CrimeApril 19, 2026
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Europe

Marie-Janine Calic holds a copy of her book 'Balkan Odyssey 1933-1941'

The German refugees who found shelter in Yugoslavia

After the Nazis took power in 1933, some Germans fled to Yugoslavia. Historian Marie Janine Calic tells their story.
HistoryApril 20, 2026
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Middle East

Israel Tel Aviv 2026 | Regierungskritische Demonstration gegen den Konflikt mit dem Libanon

A tale of two moms: Anti-war vs pro-war in Israel

Weekly protests sweep Israel, most Jewish Israelis back the wars. Two soldiers' mothers reflect opposing views.
PoliticsApril 20, 202604:43 min
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North America

Vice President JD Vance gives a speech at AmericaFest 2025, standing at a lectern while pointing off to the left against a red background with a large star and the Turning Point USA logo

Attacks on US academics: A microcosm of democratic erosion

In the DW film "Democracy Under Attack: Can Dündar and Trump's America," the Turkish journalist observes worrying signs.
PoliticsApril 19, 2026
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Latin America

A tanker truck belonging to Venezuela's state energy company PDVSA

Venezuela's oil reform aims to lure private investors

Venezuela's leaders are opening the country's oil industry up for private capital, but they lack democratic support.
PoliticsApril 20, 2026
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Inside Cambodia's scam industry

Cambodia has become a hub for global scams, costing billions while exploiting vulnerable workers.
April 20, 202612:34 min
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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.

Two ATVs on a road with an anti-drone net in the Donbas region

Life in Donbas: 'If we give up, there will be nothing left'

Life in Donbas: 'If we give up, there will be nothing left'

As Russia advances in the Donbas region, how are Ukrainians defending the territory and everyday life amid war?
ConflictsApril 19, 2026
A man pumps gas at a gas station

US waiver boosts Russian oil revenues amid Iran war

US waiver boosts Russian oil revenues amid Iran war

A US waiver allows sanctioned Russian oil already at sea to be sold, easing markets but boosting Moscow’s war revenues.
BusinessApril 19, 202611:58 min
A BM-21 'Grad' multiple rocket launcher fires at Russian positions in Kharkiv region on October 4, 2022.

From Ukraine to the Middle East: Is this World War III?

From Ukraine to the Middle East: Is this World War III?

As trade falters and major powers step in, the question seems unavoidable: are we sliding into World War III?
ConflictsApril 17, 202612:34 min
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Poland: refrigerators for people in need

A project in Poland is providing free groceries in public refrigerators spread across the country.
Food SecurityApril 20, 202603:35 min
Israeli flags along the road at Ramat Shlomo, a Jewish settlement in the Israeli-annexed eastern sector of Jerusalem

Palestinians face evictions in occupied east Jerusalem

Palestinian inhabitants of Silwan say evictions and demolitions are a tactic to force them out of the neighborhood.
ConflictsApril 19, 202605:21 min
Nine small, grainy, monochrome images show nine boats, filmed from the sky

US strikes on alleged 'drug boats' spark legal controversy

Critics say attacks on suspected "drug boats" are ineffective and mainly aimed at Trump’s domestic base.
PoliticsApril 18, 2026
Holding umbrellas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (R) walk on a red carpet at Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan International Airport

The 8 countries that could swing the global power balance

Analyst Ken Moriyasu explains how and why Eurasia's middle powers, or "swing states," could decide global affairs.
PoliticsApril 18, 202609:48 min
US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters prior to boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 11, 2026

Can the 25th Amendment remove Donald Trump from office?

Calls to remove Donald Trump from office are growing, as Democrats and some Republicans question his fitness to serve.
PoliticsApril 17, 2026
Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump seated at a table, Meloni is looking at Trump with a neutral expression and Trump is looking away

Italy's Meloni breaks with Trump over war in Iran, pope

A spat between two of the world's most influential Americans has forced Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to choose sides.
PoliticsApril 17, 2026
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The famous Frauenkirche baroque church in Dresden’s Old Town at dusk

Is Dresden as impressive as social media makes it out to be?

Is Dresden really as beautiful as Instagram makes it out to be?
TravelApril 20, 202604:18 min
The Hallerbos in Halle, Belgium, a stand of large trees surrounded by a carpet of blue flowers

Bluebells blossom in Belgium, Britain

When the bluebells bloom, shady garden areas and woodlands are transformed into luminous carpets of flowers.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 19, 20268 images
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Gold rush in Kenya's slums

Imagine today's luxury being born in the slums: In the southwest of Nairobi, designers are creating ethical jewelry.
TradeApril 18, 202605:20 min
Horse trekking tour guide Elisa Schüttlöffel standing next to a brown Icelandic horse

Horse tour guiding in Iceland: A dream job in Europe?

Riding through Iceland’s wild landscapes — is working as a horse tour guide really a dream job? We tried it.
TravelApril 18, 202605:18 min
Close-up shots of flower-shaped pieces of jewelry made of yellow amber

Polish amber: Fossilized tree resin is back in style

Young jewelry designers in Gdansk, the world's "amber capital" are bringing the organic gemstone back into fashion.
LifestyleApril 18, 20267 images
An airplane landing at Frankfurt Airport with a sign for Terminal 3 in the foreground

Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3 faces crucial stress test

Frankfurt International Airport's Terminal 3 is undergoing live stress tests to find operational issues before opening.
BusinessApril 16, 202604:23 min