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Service members prepare for a military parade in Red Square on Victory Day

Putin oversees scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square

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Two heavily armed officers from the Russian Federal Guard Service (FSO) stand at the back of a pickup truck with a machine gun mounted on its loading platform

Russia downscales V-Day parade amid Ukrainian drone surge

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Journalist found dead in Colombia's conflict zone

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A surfer on the Eisbach wave in Munich

A surfer on the Eisbach wave in Munich

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Germany news: Surf's up again in Munich!

Munich has long been an unlikely travel hotspot for surfers, and the Eisbach wave is open once again. DW has the latest.

Suvendu Adhikari is congratulated Narendra Modi in Kolkata

Suvendu Adhikari is congratulated Narendra Modi in Kolkata

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India news: Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal CM

Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari, who will lead West Bengal's first BJP government.

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Iran war's economic impact

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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A farmer in Senegal takes pictures of her crops

Fertilizer crisis: Africa's options amid the Hormuz blockade

Fertilizer crisis: Africa's options amid the Hormuz blockade

What are the solutions to reduce the effects of the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Africa in the long term?

Two US warships seen in the Strait of Hormuz with the sun [FILE: April 19, 2026]

Two US warships seen in the Strait of Hormuz with the sun [FILE: April 19, 2026]

US says it struck targets in Iran after attack on warships

US says it struck targets in Iran after attack on warships

The US military said it targeted Iranian military facilities. Donald Trump called the strikes a "love tap." Follow DW.

Motorists queue at a gas station amid rising petrol prices in Quezon City, Metro Manila on March 9, 2026

Motorists queue at a gas station amid rising petrol prices in Quezon City, Metro Manila on March 9, 2026

Is Russian oil becoming a lifeline for Southeast Asia?

Is Russian oil becoming a lifeline for Southeast Asia?

With oil, gas and fertilizer sales hit by the Iran war, SE Asian nations are brushing off EU pressure to isolate Russia.

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Africa

Smoke is seen rising from a burned vehicle as South African locals stand around a number of burned vehicles and buildings in Johannesburg in 2015

Smoke is seen rising from a burned vehicle as South African locals stand around a number of burned vehicles and buildings in Johannesburg in 2015

South Africa's recurring waves of xenophobic violence

South Africa faces recurring xenophobic violence, driven by unemployment, inequality and political scapegoating.

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Asia

Indian Christians form a line leading to a church in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, during Easter celebrations (April 2026)

Indian Christians form a line leading to a church in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, during Easter celebrations (April 2026)

Christians decry persecution in India's heartland

With Christians in India increasingly targeted by Hindu vigilantes, victims say police often side with the attackers.

Germany

Sugar cubes next to glasses filled with sugary drinks

Sugar cubes next to glasses filled with sugary drinks

Germany's sugar tax sparks 'nanny state' debate

Friedrich Merz's government wants to introduce a sugar levy on soft drinks. Businesses see too much interference.

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Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show

Boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna.

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Abu Dhabi's capital city UAE skyline with real estate buildings sunrise panorama with clear blue sky

UAE charts its own course across the Middle East and Africa

Close ties with Israel and the US have placed the United Arab Emirates in Iran's crosshairs. What is Abu Dhabi's plan?

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Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino hold up an oversized World Cup ticket in the Oval Office

Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino hold up an oversized World Cup ticket in the Oval Office

World Cup 'prices will drop' but too late for traveling fans

FIFA has tried dynamic pricing and acting as a secondary seller, but many games seem undersold. What's going on?

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Secret agreements and Nazi art

The 1916 Sykes-Picot split of the Middle East and its lasting impact, plus the controversial trade in Nazi art.

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What's making news in Germany? From Bundestag debates to political controversy and pressing social issues, we bring you the stories and the people behind the headlines.

Lars Klingbeil (l), Friedrich Merz and Alice Weidel in the Bundestag during a debate in July 2025

Lars Klingbeil (l), Friedrich Merz and Alice Weidel in the Bundestag during a debate in July 2025

Germany: AfD benefits from discontent with Merz's government

Germany: AfD benefits from discontent with Merz's government

Popularity ratings for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government are at a record low. The far-right AfD is on the rise.

Volkswagen export cars are seen in the port of Emden

Volkswagen export cars are seen in the port of Emden

Germany news: Exports jump higher than expected

Germany news: Exports jump higher than expected

Exports from Germany had risen at a time when many feared they would be in retreat because of US tariffs.

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US and German flags and a view of Vilseck's main road

Vilseck, Germany: A town on edge over US troop withdrawal

Vilseck, Germany: A town on edge over US troop withdrawal

Five thousand US soldiers are reportedly to be withdrawn from Germany. This may include the Stryker Brigade in Vilseck.

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The cozy interior of a small bookstore, decorated with garlands. In the foreground is a round table with a selection of books. Behind it, three women are rearranging the bookshelves.

Vacation at the bookstore: Three sisters live their dream

In Wigtown, Scotland's "Book Town", guests can temporarily run a bookshop.

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Republik Moldau Chisinau 2026 | Frau in einem Frauenhaus

Moldova: How women build a new life after domestic violence

In 2025, a record 20,000 cases of domestic violence were reported in Moldova. DW spoke to one survivor.

Middle East: Map of the Sykes-Picot Agreement showing areas of control and influence agreed between the British and the French. Royal Geographical Society, 1910-15

Middle East: Map of the Sykes-Picot Agreement showing areas of control and influence agreed between the British and the French. Royal Geographical Society, 1910-15

An agreement with lasting consequences

The Sykes-Picot Agreement divided up the Middle East. The consequences are still felt today.

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A black-and-white image of Festus Mogae holding a microphone

Botswana: Ex-President Festus Mogae dies

An architect of economic advancement and a pioneer in the fight against AIDS: Botswana's ex-President Mogae has died.

Pope Leo XIV celebrating mass during his trip to Africa in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV celebrating mass during his trip to Africa in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

War and peace: Key themes of Pope Leo's first year in office

Pope Leo is regarded as a counterweight to US President Trump. Which theological path will this pope pursue?

Palestinians at a roadblock erected near the Bedouin community of Ayn Ayyub

Palestinians at a roadblock erected near the Bedouin community of Ayn Ayyub

Israel pushes illegal West Bank settlement to record numbers

Israel's government under PM Netanyahu is accelerating its expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

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DW | Afrimaxx | Elfenbeinküste | Authentische Küche in Abidjan

DW | Afrimaxx | Elfenbeinküste | Authentische Küche in Abidjan

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DW | Afrimaxx | Nigeria | Designer Diseye Tantua macht Möbel aus Autoschrottteilen

Nigeria: Designer furniture from scrap car parts

From the street straight into the living room - furniture made from classic cars.

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DW | Fokus Europa | Mallorca

How Mallorca has become safe harbor for wealthy travelers

Wealthy tourists are avoiding Gulf states, but Mallorca would prefer fewer.

Teacher Èric Herman Ahanhanzo lays out his self-made decor and juwelry objects to dry in the sun - made from used paper and cardboard from his school.

Teacher Èric Herman Ahanhanzo lays out his self-made decor and juwelry objects to dry in the sun - made from used paper and cardboard from his school.

Benin artist turns waste paper into jewelry and home decor

Eric Hermann Ahanhanzo upcycles paper waste to make unique fashion accessories and home items, and trains others.

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Man with a butterfly perched on his nose

David Attenborough at 100 years old: A life in pictures

Perhaps the world's most recognizable nature documentary host, he turns 100 today and remains as enthusiastic as ever.

Manuel Neuer looks sadly at his goal net as PSG players celebrate in the background

Manuel Neuer looks sadly at his goal net as PSG players celebrate in the background

Bayern Munich exit Champions League in semifinal to PSG

Holders Paris Saint-Germain are one game away from retaining the Champions League after knocking out Bayern Munich.

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