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April 27, 2026

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Germany news: Rise in young people refusing military service

Meanwhile, Germany has become the world's fourth-largest military spender. DW has the latest.

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Africa

April 26, 2026: Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition gather at the Kidal roundabout in Kidal

Mali on edge as insurgency tests junta's resolve

Analysts say a series of coordinated attacks poses a serious challenge to the Malian junta.

Asia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, responds to a question as U.S President Donald Trump, right, looks on during a joint press conference at the East Room of the White House, February 13, 2025

Why anti-US sentiment is quietly growing in India

Indians are facing economic pain from the US-Israel war with Iran, and public sentiment toward Trump is turning sour.

Germany

Merz says US 'humiliated,' lacks strategy in Iran conflict

Germany’s Friedrich Merz has said Iran has "humiliated" the US, questioning Washington's strategy.

Europe

EU weighs giving US data for fewer travel restrictions

Brussels is negotiating a deal to allow US authorities to search EU's databases, in return for keeping visa-free travel.

Middle East

Atef Najib, former head of the political security branch in the Daraa area during Bashar Assad's rule, sits in the defendants' cage during a trial session at the Palace of Justice in Damascus, Syria

Assad tried in absentia as Syria charges ex-regime members

In Syria, the first trials of allies and associates of former President Bashar al-Assad are beginning.

North America

A US Sailor signals to an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 213, on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford.

Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown

Donald Trump must legitimize his military operation against Iran before the end of 60-day deadline on May 1.

Latin America

Tourists look out the window while traveling from Bacalar to Chetumal aboard a carriage of the Maya Train

Mexico's Maya Train fails to deliver economic boost

A 1,500-kilometer railway loop around Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula was supposed to transform the region.

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The world is watching to see if a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US will last. The war has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Defense and military spending

Defense policies are changing rapidly, and military spending is surging worldwide amid growing conflicts and tensions.

Germany launches €35 billion military space program

A massive investment boost aims to protect Germany’s satellites and strengthen Europe's autonomy in space.

Portugal's arms industry is taking off

Portugal has built up a surprisingly large, independent arms industry over the past five years.

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SIPRI: Record arms spending, again

Global military spending rose again in 2025, driven mainly by Europe and Asia. The trend is likely to continue.

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After Orban, Hungary's Romani community hopes for change

After 16 years of Fidesz rule, many in Hungary's Romani community hope the new government will bring positive change.

A person places their hand, adorned with a gold ring, on an election campaign poster in Deir al-Balah

First Gaza municipal vote in decades held in only one city

It's the first vote in Gaza in more than 20 years — in the midst of war, displacement and devastation.

Wilhelm II, German Emperor, who lived between 1859 and 1941, pictured on a hunting trip.

The queer scandal that shook the German Empire

The Eulenburg Affair shook the German Empire to its core and paved the way for the downfall of the monarchy.

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40 years after Chernobyl: Pripyat today

Pripyat was completely evacuated after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. DW returned with a former resident 40 years on.

Britain's King Charles III walks with US President Donald Trump

UK-US ties tested: Britain courts Trump with King Charles

On a state visit to the US, the British monarch is being deployed to help steady increasingly strained US-UK relations.

A street vendor walks past campaign posters of Lagos state gubernatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Babajide Sanwo-Olu (2023 file photo)

Is Nigeria becoming a one-party state?

Africa's most populous nation is facing renewed questions about the health of its democracy.

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Mud, fun and donations: mucky UK race thrills thousands

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

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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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Life as a teenager in the Latvian capital Riga

Many young people are leaving Latvia. Alisters Bernats shows us what he loves about Riga, and why he wants to stay.

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