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Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

A man stands near the waterfront as a vessel sits at anchor

A man stands near the waterfront as a vessel sits at anchor

As Strait of Hormuz reopens, Europe looks to secure shipping

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US-Israel war with Iran

The US and Iran are negotiating an end to the regional conflict after agreeing to a ceasefire. The war has caused significant fluctuations in oil prices amid uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane.

A woman walks next to an ambulance at the site of an Israeli strike carried out before a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, in Tyre, Lebanon, April 17, 2026.

A woman walks next to an ambulance at the site of an Israeli strike carried out before a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, in Tyre, Lebanon, April 17, 2026.

Israel and Hezbollah hold fire in Lebanon: What comes next?

Israel and Hezbollah hold fire in Lebanon: What comes next?

The US-brokered 10-day truce has paused the violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, at least for now.

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Iran Teheran 2026 | Anhaltende Internetbeschränkungen nach Protesten in Iran

Iran: Internet blackout highlights real toll of censorship

Iran: Internet blackout highlights real toll of censorship

Iran says the shutdown is needed for security, but many Iranians say it has led to an era of "digital apartheid."

A billboard of the U.S. Iran talks is seen near Serena Hotel, the venue for the U.S. Iran officials meeting, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

A billboard of the U.S. Iran talks is seen near Serena Hotel, the venue for the U.S. Iran officials meeting, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Iran war: What does Tehran expect from fresh talks with US?

Iran war: What does Tehran expect from fresh talks with US?

Amid hopes of fresh talks between Iran and the US, experts say a breakthrough is possible, but far from certain.

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Africa

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Three women hold up placards calling for "Stiffer pulishment for sexual assault abusers"

Zambia scraps bail for sex crimes suspects

Women and child rights advocates say the new measure restores public confidence in the justice system.

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Asia

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Javokhir Sindarov looks over a chess board during a tourament in Cyprus

Chess: Uzbekistan's new star part of Asia's continued rise

Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan has earned the right to challenge India's Dommaraju Gukesh for the world title.

Germany

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A bronze coin in a magnifying glass.

Teen discovers first ancient Greek artifact found in Berlin

A 13-year-old stumbled upon a coin from ancient Troy. It could provide links between ancient Greece and northern Europe.

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Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump seated at a table, Meloni is looking at Trump with a neutral expression and Trump is looking away

Italy's Meloni breaks with Trump over war in Iran, pope

A spat between two of the world's most influential Americans has forced Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to choose sides.

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Middle East

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Children stand outside a tent at a makeshift camp for displaced Palestinians

Overshadowed by Iran, Gaza stuck between war and peace

The Gaza conflict has faded from international attention. Despite a ceasefire, efforts to end the conflict have stalled.

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North America

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US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters prior to boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 11, 2026

Can the 25th Amendment remove Donald Trump from office?

Calls to remove Donald Trump from office are growing, as Democrats and some Republicans question his fitness to serve.

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Latin America

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B/w photo showing dozens of mercenaries in combat uniforms after their surrender

Bay of Pigs veterans: The fight for Cuba isn't over

65 years after the failed US Bay of Pigs invasion, some surviving veterans say the fight for Cuba isn’t over.

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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A BM-21 'Grad' multiple rocket launcher fires at Russian positions in Kharkiv region on October 4, 2022.

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From Ukraine to the Middle East: Is this World War III?

As trade falters and major powers step in, the question seems unavoidable: are we sliding into World War III?

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A site hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv

Russian barrage kills several across Ukraine

Russian barrage kills several across Ukraine

A 12-year-old was among those killed as Russian attacks hit Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov (2ndL), Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey (C-L), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (C-R) and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (2ndR) talk at the start of a Ministerial Meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) at the German Defence Ministry in Berlin on April 15, 2026.

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Germany, UK warn the Iran war distracts from Ukraine

Germany, UK warn the Iran war distracts from Ukraine

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has warned that Russia "benefits" from the war in Iran as oil prices rise.

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South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola in a DW interview

South Africa's case against Israel has 'changed' minds

South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola says that Israel's "aggression" against Palestinians is "heartbreaking."

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How much Orban influence remains in Hungary's politics?

Hungary voted for change, but Viktor Orban spent 16 years making sure power doesn't just disappear after an election.

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Participant displays sign reading "I'm with her" during a demonstration against sexualized violence against women at the town hall square in Hamburg, Germany 2026.

Women in Germany fight back against digital harassment

More and more women are speaking out about violence in relationships and demanding stricter laws.

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Shipping containers on a cargo ship at the Port Jersey Container Terminal in Jersey City.

Will the Iran war cause a global recession?

As the Iran war disrupts energy and trade, the IMF warns global growth could dip to near-recession levels.

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Soldiers during a special operations training in Libya storm a building

US military in Libya: Pursuing unity and pressuring Russia

An international military drill is underway in Libya. One of its goals: minimize Russia's influence in the region.

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3D image of the clitoris's neural network

Why doctors missed it: 3D scans reveal clitoral nerve paths

New 3D images uncover the clitoris’s nerve network — showing just how wide the gender health gap still is.

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