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Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right), at the Munich Security Conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (l) - February 2026

Germany to maintain Ukraine aid despite political headwinds

PoliticsApril 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026

New whale sighting on German-Danish border

April 14, 2026

Haiti: Several police arrested over stampede which killed 25

April 14, 2026

Spanish PM: Strong ties with China in Europe's interest

April 14, 2026

South Korea sentences 90‑year‑old woman for money laundering

April 14, 2026

Spanish PM Sanchez' wife charged with corruption

April 14, 2026

Colombia approves cull of Pablo Escobar-legacy wild hippos

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Developing

An elderly woman holds a portrait of BR Ambedkar

India celebrates Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary

On the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, DW explores the gap between the promise of Dalit upliftment and the reality.
PoliticsApril 14, 2026
Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Iran war: IMF slashes global growth forecast

The IMF has warned that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by war in the Middle East. DW has more.
ConflictsApril 14, 2026
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Iran

Iran is one of the largest and most influential countries in the Middle East. Until 1979, it was a monarchy. Since the revolution, it has been an "Islamic Republic."

People buy food items at a roadside stall in the Pakistan–Iran border town of Taftan, Balochistan province

How Iran's border closures are hitting traders in Pakistan

How Iran's border closures are hitting traders in Pakistan

Stranded by war, Iranian trader Yaseen Baloch is trapped in Pakistan, cut off from his home, money, and livelihood.
SocietyApril 14, 202603:31 min
Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026.

Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint

Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint

Beijing is the largest buyer of Iranian oil, but it has so far been reluctant to be drawn into the conflict.
ConflictsApril 14, 2026
A man rides his motorbike past a billboard installed alongside a road as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 10, 2026

Iran war: What's next after Islamabad talks fail?

Iran war: What's next after Islamabad talks fail?

The United States and Iran did not reach a deal in Islamabad, but the talks were never likely to be a success.
ConflictsApril 13, 202604:05 min
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Africa

Senegal's then-President Macky Sall attends the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 19, 2023

Why Africa remains divided over Macky Sall's UN bid

Burundi nominated former Senegal president Macky Sall for UN chief, but Africa's backing for him has fractured.
PoliticsApril 13, 2026
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Asia

A man cooking Mughlai cuisne over an open grill

Indians fall back on polluting fuels amid gas crunch

Gas shortages mean people are turning to firewood, coal or kerosene, which is adding to local air pollution problems.
BusinessApril 13, 202603:27 min
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Germany

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Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse

Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes."
SocietyApril 14, 2026
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Europe

A man (Viktor Orban) looks serious as he holds up both hands. To his right is a lectern with the name of his party, Fidesz. Behind him are several people, who are clapping. Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026

Orban's defeat in Hungary reverberates across Central Europe

Viktor Orban's crushing electoral defeat will have far-reaching consequences for neighboring Czechia and Slovakia.
PoliticsApril 14, 2026
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Middle East

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz, into the Persian Gulf, on November, 26, 2023

Trump's naval blockade raises economic pressure on Iran

Will President Trump's naval blockade force Tehran back to negotiations or widen the conflict?
BusinessApril 13, 2026
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North America

toilet with the lid open

The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind

Older toilets in the US still use far more water than many of their global counterparts.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 14, 2026
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Latin America

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez smiles and speaks into a microphone

Venezuela: 100 days with acting President Delcy Rodriguez

After the US ousted Maduro, Washington outlined a three-phase plan for the country. But will Rodriguez allow elections?
PoliticsApril 14, 2026
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Startups are revolutionizing drone technology

In Munich, Bundeswehr startups are building drones that conquer the skies and can see underground.
April 14, 202626:04 min
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Hungary

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.

Celebration outside the parliament building following Orban's ouster

EU applauds Hungary’s election result

EU applauds Hungary’s election result

Brussels is watching closely as Peter Magyar prepares to take office. What can the EU expect from the new leader?
PoliticsApril 13, 2026
Peter Magyar waving a Hungarian flag

Change of guard in Hungary as Magyar ousts Orban

Change of guard in Hungary as Magyar ousts Orban

Peter Magyar's center-right opposition party Tisza won a landslide victory over longtime Prime Minister Victor Orban.
PoliticsApril 13, 202602:37 min
Supporters of opposition leader Peter Magyar wave a large European Union and Hungarian revolutionary national flag

Hungary: Orban's election defeat sparks hope and relief

Hungary: Orban's election defeat sparks hope and relief

Viktor Orban's Fidesz party was swept aside in the Hungarian election. Winner Peter Magyar is promising major changes.
PoliticsApril 13, 2026
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A police officer rides on a bus of the Santa Catalina transport company, standing next to passengers

Peru's buses targeted by rising gang violence

Organized crime is on the rise in Peru, and bus companies have become frequent targets for extortionists.
CrimeApril 14, 20268 images
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Merck's Keytruda: A lifesaving drug, a global divide

Merck's breakthrough cancer drug is at the center of global access debates due to its pricing and patent policies.
HealthApril 13, 2026
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Social media age limits: Well intentioned but ineffective?

Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like Instagram. But do they keep kids safe online?
PoliticsApril 12, 2026
A church with several towers and a construction crane over one of them

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.
HistoryApril 12, 202606:57 min
A scoop of musli falls into a bag at HeyHo in Germany.

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.
BusinessApril 12, 202603:11 min
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Syrian doctor faces deportation from Germany

Is Germany planning to deport Syrians who are integrated and whom the country needs?
PoliticsApril 11, 2026
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    BusinessApril 13, 2026

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Fatou, the oldest gorilla, eats vegetables to celebrate her 69th birthday

World's oldest gorilla celebrates birthday at Berlin Zoo

Lady Fatou was certified last year by Guinness as the oldest living gorilla in the world.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 13, 2026
Drone footage shows fields of blooming, colorful flower bulbs

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.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 12, 20268 images
A glowing meteorite lights up the sky over Solingen, Germany, on March 8, 2026

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.
OffbeatApril 11, 2026
Aso-Oke merchant Abdulwasihi Aderemi displays finished fabrics on his arm

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.
CultureApril 11, 20269 images
Reporter Zahir in front of a river with outstretching arms. Country: Malawi

5 best places in Malawi for an adrenaline rush

When the going gets tough, adventurous locals in Malawi's capital undertake community therapy with an adrenaline rush.
LifestyleApril 11, 202604:23 min
Black-and-white photo of people dancing at a party at the queer club Eldorado in Berlin in 1926

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.
HistoryApril 11, 2026