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April 27, 2026

Putin pledges support for Iran in talks with FM Araghchi

April 27, 2026

Merz says US 'humiliated,' lacks strategy in Iran conflict

April 27, 2026

Musk vs. OpenAI trial to get underway

April 27, 2026

India heat wave: Delhi to get relief, others swelter

April 26, 2026

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

April 26, 2026

Colombia highway bomb attack kills at least 19

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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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Africa

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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

EU weighs giving US data for fewer travel restrictions

Brussels is negotiating a deal to allow US authorities to search EU's databases, in return for keeping visa-free travel.

Middle East

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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.

North America

A US Sailor signals to an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 213, on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford.

Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown

Donald Trump must legitimize his military operation against Iran before the end of 60-day deadline on May 1.

Latin America

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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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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.

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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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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.

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SIPRI: Record arms spending, again

Global military spending rose again in 2025, driven mainly by Europe and Asia. The trend is likely to continue.

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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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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.

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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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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?

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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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