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Iran war: Trump orders Strait of Hormuz naval blockade

Trump said the US Navy would begin blockading the shipping channel "effective immediately." DW has more.

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US-Israel war with Iran

The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen, easing global oil concerns.

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Peru general elections: No clear frontrunner, runoff likely

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Nigeria: Many dead after military bombs village market

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Zelenskyy, Putin mark Easter amid truce breach allegations

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Benin election: Finance minister Wadagni expected to win

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Haiti: More than 30 killed in stampede at historical fort

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Bundesliga: Union Berlin appoint first female head coach

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Africa

Kenya's reliance on fuel imports tested by Middle East war

As gas prices surge, many households in Kenya are forced to choose between health and affordability.

Asia

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India curbs transgender rights with new law

In Delhi, the restrictive reforms have been met with protests. Critics say millions could be marginalized.

Germany

Germany: Betting on elections is illegal — but possible

Using prediction markets like Polymarket to bet on political events remains illegal but almost impossible to police.

Europe

Niederlande Amsterdam 2026 | Wahlkampagne "Stem op een Vrouw" vor den Kommunalwahlen

Hacking women's political underrepresentation, Dutch-style

"Vote for a Woman" promotes voting to boost women in politics — here's how it works and why it matters.

Middle East

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Peace talks between the US and Iran collapse

US–Iran talks in Islamabad collapsed as Vice President Vance's offer met Iran's claim of excessive US demands.

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After World War II, the West set up a rules-based order. An era that might be over. What could come next?

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Hungary elections

Hungary held elections on April 12 with Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceding that his 16-year rule has been ended by opposition leader Peter Magyar. The EU, Russia and US were all observing the important vote closely.

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Can Viktor Orban lose power after 16 years leading Hungary?

Once dominant, the prime minister is trailing in opinion polls. DW reports from Budapest and speaks to Zsuzsanna Vegh.

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Hungary: Scandal, fear and hope ahead of vote

Fake news and political scandals: Hungary hasn't seen an election this fraught since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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Hungary gears up for a historic election

Hungary's election on April 12 is the most important for the state since 1989, and also of significance for the EU.

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Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

A number of countries want to follow Australia and introduce age restrictions for platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

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Spain: Sagrada Familia final repairs spark housing fears

Barcelona residents living near Sagrada Familia fear plans for a park next to the iconic church could force them out.

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Granola for good: German social entrepreneurship in action

Social enterprise Heyho hires people with difficult histories, like former convicts or drug addicts, to make its muesli.

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UFOs: 'Most are reported by people out for an evening smoke'

Hansjürgen Köhler sees his work explaining perceived UFOs as investigative science, but also as caring for others.

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Relief and joy as historic Artemis II mission is a success

The Artemis II lunar flyby marked a rebirth for human spaceflight.

Syrian doctor faces deportation from Germany

Is Germany planning to deport Syrians who are integrated and whom the country needs?

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The Netherlands in the grip of tulip fever

Every year, millions of visitors flock to the Keukenhof to admire the most quintessentially Dutch of all flowers.

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Nigeria's aso oke weavers caught between tradition and fashion

In Nigeria, traditional weavers continue to use ancient techniques, and are now at the center of a modern trend.

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When the going gets tough, adventurous locals in Malawi's capital undertake community therapy with an adrenalin rush.

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First gay rights movement: Berlin's wild 1920s queer history

Before the Nazis took power, Berlin was a center of LGBTQ+ rights and queer culture.

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Boxing reinvented in Berlin

Berlin entrepreneurs are rethinking boxing with a tiny ring and Gen Z-focused social media strategy

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