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US-Israel war with Iran

The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen, easing global oil concerns.

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Hungary election: Orban faces tight race in pivotal vote

Hungarians are heading to the polls in an election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule.

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Nigeria terror trial: Nearly 400 terror suspects convicted

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UK freezes deal to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius

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Germany: Lufthansa pilots' union call for two-day strike

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Germans see little progress on cutting red tape

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Ukraine: Attacks continue as Orthodox Easter ceasefire nears

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Africa

Kenya's reliance on fuel imports tested by Middle East war

As gas prices surge, many households in Kenya are forced to choose between health and affordability.

Asia

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India curbs transgender rights with new law

In Delhi, the restrictive reforms have been met with protests. Critics say millions could be marginalized.

Germany

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.

Europe

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Russian Memorial human rights NGO labeled 'extremist'

Russia's Supreme Court has labeled the Memorial human rights organization as "extremist."

Middle East

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Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire

Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm."

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What could come after a rules-based world order?

After World War II, the West set up a rules-based order. An era that might be over. What could come next?

Latin America

Cubans demonstrate against the sanctions imposed by the United States on Cuba, including the oil embargo in place since January, in Havana on April 7, 2026

Is Donald Trump going to take on Cuba next?

As US President Donald Trump talks of "taking Cuba," what could American intervention look like?

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Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

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Hungary elections

Hungary holds elections on April 12 with Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule challenged by opposition leader Peter Magyar.

Viktor Orban standing next to Donald Trump, looking up to him as Trump is talking outside the White House in November 2025

How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters?

US President Trump has backed Viktor Orban, but it's unclear whether his endorsement will actually help Orban.

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Can Viktor Orban lose power after 16 years leading Hungary?

Once dominant, the prime minister is trailing in opinion polls. DW reports from Budapest and speaks to Zsuzsanna Vegh.

Parlamentswahl Ungarn 2026 | Wahlkampfplakat mit Viktor Orbán in Budapest

Hungary's Orban faces toughest election challenge yet

Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces Peter Magyar in a pivotal election shaped by corruption claims.

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Hungary: Scandal, fear and hope ahead of vote

Fake news and political scandals: Hungary hasn't seen an election this fraught since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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Hungary gears up for a historic election

Hungary's election on April 12 is the most important for the state since 1989, and also of significance for the EU.

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Hungary election 2026: power, billions and Orban's rule

Hungary's 2026 election will shape the country's rule and its future in Europe.

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Relief and joy as historic Artemis II mission is a success

The Artemis II lunar flyby marked a rebirth for human spaceflight.

Syrian doctor faces deportation from Germany

Is Germany planning to deport Syrians who are integrated and whom the country needs?

German Bundeswehr says military-aged men can travel freely

A new rule requiring men to get permission to travel put Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on the back foot.

Recycling's next big thing — or big bluff?

An advanced recycling process claims it can handle hard-to-recycle plastics. But critics say it's not worth the effort.

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Inside Israel's expansionist ambitions

Israeli settlers and ministers flirt with the idea of expanding the Israeli state. What's behind "Greater Israel"?

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Facts vs. influencers: Is the 'Dubai dream' really over?

Some residents in Dubai insist life is normal, others proclaim the "Dubai dream" over, Who's right?

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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.

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5 best places in Lilongwe, Malawi, for an adrenaline rush

When the going gets tough, adventurous locals in Malawi's capital undertake community therapy with an adrenalin rush.

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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.

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Boxing reinvented in Berlin

Berlin entrepreneurs are rethinking boxing with a tiny ring and Gen Z-focused social media strategy

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Has Coachella festival sold out?

One of the world's biggest open-air music and art festivals has been hit by controversies and declining credibility.

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Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism

In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success.

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