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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026

Iran war: US says its ships passed through Strait of Hormuz

ConflictsMay 4, 2026
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Developing

Friedrich Merz addresses media during his visit to Bundeswehr base in Munster, Germany, Thursday, April 30
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Germany news: Merz plays down US military withdrawal plans

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said a US threat to pull troops out of Germany is "nothing new." DW has the latest.
PoliticsMay 4, 2026
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his supporters during a roadshow in Kolkata
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India news: Modi claims victory in West Bengal election

Millions of Indians are glued to their television screens as results from key state legislative elections roll in.
PoliticsMay 4, 2026
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A closer look

Iran war

The world is watching to see if a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US will last. The war has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Security personnel stand guard at a security checkpost along a road near the Serena Hotel in Islamabad on April 20, 2026 ahead of anticipated US-Iran peace talks

The Iran war exposes Pakistan's Gulf dependence

The Iran war exposes Pakistan's Gulf dependence

In Pakistan, remittances exceed exports. Now the war in Iran shows how deeply exposed Pakistan is to Middle East shocks.
BusinessMay 4, 202605:54 min
The image shows an outdoor public gathering near a waterfront or shoreline. In the foreground, a person stands at a microphone mounted on a stand, appearing to address an audience. Next to the speaker is a black music or speech stand holding papers. In the background, several people are standing in a loose group, wearing jackets and coats, suggesting cool or windy weather. Behind them are trees and water, indicating a seaside or lakeside setting. To the right side of the image, a large banner is visible. It features a graphic of a missile or rocket alongside a white dove, a widely used symbol of peace. The word “NATO” is clearly readable on the banner, pointing to a political or anti-war message. The overall setting and visual elements suggest a public demonstration, rally, or speech with a political or peace-related focus.

In Cyprus, public criticism of UK military bases is growing

In Cyprus, public criticism of UK military bases is growing

Many Cypriots criticize British bases on the island, fearing attacks from the Middle East.
SocietyMay 4, 202605:08 min
Chancellor Friedrich Merz during an interview with ARD broadcaster on May 3, 2026

Merz 'not giving up' on Germany's relationship with US

Merz 'not giving up' on Germany's relationship with US

Merz said there was "no connection" between disagreements over the Iran war and the pullout of US troops from Germany.
PoliticsMay 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026

US transfers crew of seized Iranian ship to Pakistan

May 4, 2026

North Korea women's soccer club to make rare South visit

May 4, 2026

Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani in hospital, condition 'critical'

May 4, 2026

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Africa

A young woman reacts while holding a rosary and a Vatican flag, while listening to Pope Leo lead Holy Mass in Cameroon

Why the Catholic Church is seeing a new wave of converts

Young people are rediscovering the Catholic Church, driven by social media, loneliness and a search for meaning.
ReligionMay 3, 202608:10 min
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Asia

Six Indian women in a red fishing boat on the water look into the camera, with the coastline visible in the background.

India's fisherwomen fighting to be seen

Facing danger, discrimination and climate change, women like Rani are challenging a man's world.
SocietyMay 2, 202615:34 min
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Germany

An employee demonstrates an exoskeleton at the Hannover Trade Fair

Where Germany's economy still excels

Germany has fallen behind on solar panels, semiconductors and even cars, but midsize businesses haven't lost their edge.
BusinessMay 3, 2026
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Europe

Several Serbian-language newspapers and magazines are seen hanging on a newsstand in Belgrade, Serbia, August 2022

How Serbia's government controls much of the media

With an election expected soon, experts fear authorities will try to eliminate independent reporting.
PoliticsMay 3, 2026
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Middle East

Female Peshmerga fighters from the PDKI undergo military and physical training in Erbil Province, Kurdistan

Iranian Kurds in Iraq face war fears, exile

As war spreads, exiled Iranian Kurds living in Iraq are caught between hopes of regime change and fears of retaliation.
ConflictsMay 3, 202609:28 min
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North America

Protesters demonstrate outside the Vancouver Convention Centre during the 76th FIFA Congress, holding up a sign that read "No Contract, No FIFA"

World Cup protests, prices and politics in focus at FIFA

Protests in Vancouver and a fierce debate over ticket prices and politics marked FIFA talks ahead of the World Cup.
SportsMay 3, 202602:37 min
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Latin America

Partially submerged hippos are seen swimming close to the Magdalena River in Doradal, Colombia

Will Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' leave Colombia for India?

An Indian billionaire wants to save invasive hippos descended from drug lord Pablo Escobar's private zoo from culling.
CrimeMay 3, 202614:24 min
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New architecture from Africa - Part 2

A house of clay: The Goethe-Institut Dakar building acts as a catalyst for sustainable architecture in Africa.
May 2, 202626:04 min
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Women's Champions League: Bayern fall to Barcelona in semis

Bayern Munich have come up short in their bid to win their first Women's Champions League, with Barcelona too strong.
SportsMay 4, 2026
Rice grains are reflected on a waterdrop at a paddy field in Antian Village of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture

When seeds 'hear' rain, they 'decide' to sprout — study

Scientists say rice seeds that respond to vibrations produced by rainfall grow faster and have an advantage to survive.
ScienceMay 4, 2026
Tourists sunbathe on the beach. In the distance, large hotel complexes can be seen.

Spain's Canary Islands fear tourism slump over oil prices

Soaring jet fuel costs have pushed airlines to raise ticket prices and cancel flights to the Spanish archipelago.
TravelMay 3, 202603:22 min
Remnants of a smoking toxic fire in an illegal waste dump in Italy

Italy's illegal landfills are a ticking time bomb

For decades, the Mafia has been illegally burying highly toxic industrial waste around Naples.
CrimeMay 3, 202605:20 min
German and US flags are pictured on a city sign in the city of Ramstein. In the background, many parked cars are seen along a road

Ramstein mayor: Air base a 'global gateway' for US military

Germany's Ramstein is home to the largest US airbase outside the United States. Will the US troop drawback affect it?
PoliticsMay 2, 202605:30 min
LNG carrier in the water surrounded by ice

Why Russia's Northern Sea Route is a risk for global trade

The Arctic shortcut between Europe and Asia is fraught with both political and environmental hurdles.
PoliticsMay 2, 2026
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DW | SHIFT | KI-generierte Holocaust-Fälschungen in sozialen Medien | Englisch

AI fakes about the Holocaust distort history

AI fakes about the Holocaust are trending on social media. They look real but distort history.
HistoryMay 4, 202602:38 min
DW | SHIFT | Computerspiele zum Thema Holocaust

Can games tell Holocaust stories responsibly?

Some games show the Holocaust can be addressed — if handled carefully.
TechnologyMay 4, 202602:23 min
Music duo Angine de Poitrine sitting in their alien costumes in front of black-and-white polka-dot backgrounds.

Angine de Poitrine: A masked rock band conquers the internet

From underground experiment to sold-out international tour — what's behind the viral Angine de Poitrine phenomenon?
MusicMay 4, 2026
Lola Akinmade, a Nigerian female travel photographer, wearing a hat and holding a camera in her hand, surrounded by snowy landscape.

Travel photographer Lola Akinmade stands out in Sweden

Lola Akinmade is best known as a travel photographer, but her work also deals with sexism, racism and integration.
ArtsMay 3, 202604:27 min
Oscar statuettes are seen backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles

New Oscars rules: No AI actors, human-written scripts only

AI performers will not qualify for Oscars under new academy rules that also overhaul the international film category.
FilmMay 2, 2026
Deutsche Post delivery staff member Andrea Bunar manoeuvers her bright yellow vessel as she makes the season opening delivery tour of the Spreewald barge postal delivery service

Summer mail barge returns to Germany's Spreewald canals

In the Spreewald region of Brandenburg, southeast of Berlin, the summer months see the return of mail delivery by barge.
SocietyMay 1, 20267 images