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The Iran war and the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is making everything from energy and transport to fertilizer and food more expensive.

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Why some wars are ignored

A look at why some wars stay out of the headlines — and how global coverage could improve.

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A "Type-88" missile test-launches on northern island of Hokkaido, Japan

Japan rethinks security policy in face of expansionist China

Japan scraps arms export curbs to boost security ties with allies as China's military activity in Asia Pacific grows.

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German finance minister wants to scrap spousal tax splitting

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil wants to change the tax benefits for married couples. A controversial move.

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EU expected to give final approval for loan to Ukraine

A multi-billion loan to Ukraine received preliminary approval from the 27 EU countries after Hungary lifted its veto.

Middle East

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu places a wreath during a ceremony commemorating Israel's Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers in Jerusalem on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Israel marks 78 years of independence amid ongoing war

Official celebrations in Jerusalem were met with alternative events reflecting differing views on the country's future.

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Digital memory at stake: News outlets block Wayback Machine

The internet archive is fighting for survival as more media outlets won't allow it to archive their content.

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Will Venezuela's oil sector reform attract investors?

Venezuela's leaders are opening the country's oil industry up for private capital, but they lack democratic support.

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School's out in Iran: No phone, no internet, no classes

Iran's schools are closed because of the war. Classes are being held via TV programs and the national intranet.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 15, 2026. Both men are smiling

What's behind Pakistan's deepening ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share one of the closest — and least understood — relationships in the Muslim world.

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies Berlin's fuel needs.

The Palace of the Republic's facade gleams in the evening sunlight as the top of the TV tour is visible behind it in Berlin

The rise and fall of East Germany's Palace of the Republic

It was a symbol of communist East Germany's power that was controversially destroyed — and yet remains present.

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Israeli ambassador: 'Only a strong Israel can achieve peace'

In an interview with DW, Israel’s ambassador to Germany defends the military strikes against Iran and Lebanon.

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Lebanon war puts pregnant women at risk

Thousands of pregnant women are displaced in Lebanon, facing danger and uncertainty without access to medical care.

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Craft cafes in Brussels are a refuge from digital stress

At these Belgian cafes, laptops and phones are out — replaced by knitting needles or arts and crafts supplies.

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Calf's brain: a delicacy not for the faint of heart

We visited a Parisian bistro and watched the French delicacy of calf's brain being prepared.

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Humanoid robots outrun humans at Beijing half-marathon

A robot, aptly named Lightning, has raced past his human competition at a running event in China's capital.

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

Is the German city of Dresden really as beautiful as Instagram makes it out to be? We check it out.

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Bluebells blossom in Belgium, Britain

When the bluebells bloom, shady garden areas and woodlands are transformed into luminous carpets of flowers.

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.

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