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Germany news: Economy shows surprise growth despite Iran war

April 19, 2026, Arabian Sea, International Waters: The U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln takes part in the operation to blockade ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz under orders from U.S President Donald Trump, April 16, 2026, from an undisclosed location.

April 19, 2026, Arabian Sea, International Waters: The U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln takes part in the operation to blockade ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz under orders from U.S President Donald Trump, April 16, 2026, from an undisclosed location.

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A street vendor displays masks of Narendra Modi and holds dummy EVM machines along with flags and symbols of the Bharatiya Janata Party, All India Trinamool Congress, and Left parties

A street vendor displays masks of Narendra Modi and holds dummy EVM machines along with flags and symbols of the Bharatiya Janata Party, All India Trinamool Congress, and Left parties

India news: Exit polls out in key state elections

Exit polls have been released for elections that were held in four states and one Union Territory. Follow DW.

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Belgium seeks nationalization of nuclear power plants

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Israel stops Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters

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North Korea faces food shortages as drought threatens crops

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Ecuador starts fracking in Amazon rainforest

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US charges Mexican state governor with drug trafficking

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Whale 'Timmy' reaches Denmark in rescue effort — in pictures

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A closer look

Press freedom

A free and independent media landscape, a fundamental characteristic of democracies, is protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Portrait photograph of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai from June 16, 2020.

Portrait photograph of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai from June 16, 2020.

Who is Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai?

Who is Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai?

Jimmy Lai, who has been awarded DW's Freedom of Speech Award, built arguably Hong Kong's most fearless newspaper.

Jimmy Lai seen during a protest in 2014

Jimmy Lai seen during a protest in 2014

Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai honored by DW

Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai honored by DW

The Hong Kong publisher's son said the award shows that those who fight for the freedom of others "are never alone."

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Protestor holding a sign that reads "press" and has red color drops imitating blood across it

World press freedom hits new low as authoritarianism rises

World press freedom hits new low as authoritarianism rises

With most countries rated "problematic" or worse on the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, media are threatened globally.

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Africa

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A health worker prepares a malaria vaccination.

Why Ghana walked away from a US health deal

Several African countries have pushed back on the deals, while some have signed.

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Asia

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Taiwan Miaoli 2025 | Han-Kuang-Militärübung mit Reservisten beim Gefechtstraining

How Japan, South Korea and Taiwan hedge vs. US shifts

DW's Rik Glauert explains how East Asian countries are taking security into their own hands as US reliability is tested.

Germany

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Delegates sit around the horseshoe-shaped table at the UN

Why Germany wants a seat at the UN Security Council

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul talked to DW about why diplomacy still matters.

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Europe

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Children at school desks in a basement in Ukraine

Teenage bullying increases in Ukrainian schools

The number of teenage victims of bullying is rising in Ukrainian schools. Experts attribute this to war trauma.

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Middle East

A Bahraini anti-government protester wearing a mask climbs a scaffold to photograph a protest, west of Manama, Bahrain.

A Bahraini anti-government protester wearing a mask climbs a scaffold to photograph a protest, west of Manama, Bahrain.

How the Iran war is bringing back 'citizenship as a weapon'

Some Gulf states have revoked citizenship for "traitors" amid the Iran war. Is it about security or silencing dissent?

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North America

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A narwhal breaches the surface of the water in Baffin Bay, with the snow-covered mountains of Bylot Island in the background

'Marine unicorns' aren't loving Arctic noise

Narwhals are dwindling in Canada's far north. Researchers suspect a link to noise pollution from ship traffic.

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Latin America

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Aerial view of the island of Santa Cruz del Islote, covered almost entirely with buildings

Life on the world's most crowded island in Colombia

Nearly 1,000 people live on one hectare — no police, no politicians — on Colombia’s crowded island.

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How AI Powers New Scams

A fake MAGA influencer was used to earn thousands. Scams like this are on the rise worldwide.

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The European Commission building in Brussels with lots of blue EU flags

What are the sticking points for the EU's new budget?

The battle over the next long-term EU budget has begun. The EU's institutions have staked out their positions.

Memorial in Greece to the execution of 200 communists at the Kaisariani shooting range

Memorial in Greece to the execution of 200 communists at the Kaisariani shooting range

Greece: Nazi-era photos shed light on 1944 executions

Greece in February bought the first known photographic evidence of the execution of 200 communists in 1944.

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Afghanistan Women's United players celebrate a goal

Football: Afghan women's team recognized in blow to Taliban

Afghanistan's women have fought for international status. FIFA's recognition is a "slap to the face" of the Taliban.

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USA New York 2025 | Außenminister Johann Wadephul im DW-Interview

Iran 'playing for time' in talks with US, German FM says

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul accused Tehran of stalling tactics in talks with the Trump administration.

Demonstrators in Munich carry posters stating "only 'yes' means 'yes'" and "patriarchy kills"

Demonstrators in Munich carry posters stating "only 'yes' means 'yes'" and "patriarchy kills"

'Only yes means yes' rape definition backed by EU lawmakers

The EU Parliament has voted for a consent-based rape definition, but current laws still vary widely across the bloc.

A view of European Union (EU) flags being hung on the streets as negotiations between EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the country's EU membership start in Sarajevo

A view of European Union (EU) flags being hung on the streets as negotiations between EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the country's EU membership start in Sarajevo

How a gas pipeline deal could stall Bosnia's EU accession

A US backed gas pipeline could cut Bosnia's reliance on Russia, but Brussels warns it could threaten its EU ambitions.

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DW's Germany podcast

DW's Berlin Briefing is a weekly podcast that explores the key geopolitical issues affecting Germany and Europe.

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Prodromos Tsinikoris, Arvo Pärt and Anita Raja.

Prodromos Tsinikoris, Arvo Pärt and Anita Raja.

2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients

Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris have been awarded the 2026 Goethe Medal.

Film still from 'Rose': Sandra Hüller shooting a gun.

Film still from 'Rose': Sandra Hüller shooting a gun.

'Rose' and the piece of fabric that embodies gender politics

Director Markus Schleinzer discusses why women passing as men inspired his historical drama, starring Sandra Hüller.

Close-up of the Roman pasta classic cacio e pepe. A fork twirls the spaghetti in cheese and pepper sauce on the plate.

Close-up of the Roman pasta classic cacio e pepe. A fork twirls the spaghetti in cheese and pepper sauce on the plate.

Cacio e pepe is Rome's signature pasta dish

Cacio e pepe — fresh pasta with a grated pecorino cheese and black pepper sauce — is simple, but not so easy to make.

The image shows a person reclining in a white, padded medical treatment chair inside a modern health clinic. A thin transparent tube is connected to the person’s arm and leads to an intravenous infusion system positioned on the right side, where a fluid bag is hanging from a metal stand. The person is wearing dark, long-sleeved clothing and is holding a sheet of paper or booklet in one hand, resting it on the lap.
The surrounding space appears clean and clinical but softly designed. Behind the chair are light wooden panels arranged horizontally, decorated with green plants that give the room a calm, curated look. To the right of the chair are medical carts and shelves holding devices, containers, and cables, neatly organized. Additional white seating and equipment are visible in the background.

The image shows a person reclining in a white, padded medical treatment chair inside a modern health clinic. A thin transparent tube is connected to the person’s arm and leads to an intravenous infusion system positioned on the right side, where a fluid bag is hanging from a metal stand. The person is wearing dark, long-sleeved clothing and is holding a sheet of paper or booklet in one hand, resting it on the lap.
The surrounding space appears clean and clinical but softly designed. Behind the chair are light wooden panels arranged horizontally, decorated with green plants that give the room a calm, curated look. To the right of the chair are medical carts and shelves holding devices, containers, and cables, neatly organized. Additional white seating and equipment are visible in the background.

Can we live longer with biohacking?

The wealthy in Britain are doing everything to live longer. But do expensive treatments really work?

A participant crawls through the mud at the Maldon Mud Race, face completely covered in mud. They are wearing sunglasses and a costume featuring fox-like ears.

A participant crawls through the mud at the Maldon Mud Race, face completely covered in mud. They are wearing sunglasses and a costume featuring fox-like ears.

Mud, fun and donations: Mucky UK race thrills thousands

Mud, fun and a good cause: The Maldon Mud Race brings together frolicking through dirt and community service.

High angle panorama over the Brussels skyline and the Atomium monument

High angle panorama over the Brussels skyline and the Atomium monument

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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