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Ukraine halts passport services for men living abroad

PoliticsApril 25, 2024
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Ukraine updates: US plans $6 billion in war aid for Kyiv

The US is planning to announce a $6 billion in long-term military aid for Ukraine. DW has more.
ConflictsApril 26, 2024
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April 26, 2024

US and China should be 'partners,' Xi tells Blinken

April 26, 2024

German private firms asked to pay up for climate protection

April 26, 2024

Germany, France agree on new tank deal

April 26, 2024

Germans have positive view of the state, survey finds

April 26, 2024

China's ByteDance denies plans to sell TikTok in US

April 26, 2024

India election: Second phase of voting begins

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

Tansania Sansibar Präsidentin Samia Suluhu Hassan bei Kizimkazi Festival

Tanzania union going strong: Tanganyika and Zanzibar turn 60

On April 26, 1964, the African nations of Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form Tanzania.
SocietyApril 26, 202401:29 min
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Asia

Pilgrims from Vietnam pose as they gather to attend mass led by Pope Francis at the Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar on September 3, 2023

Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam

Religious organizations in Vietnam are tightly under the thumb of the communist authorities.
PoliticsApril 25, 2024
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Germany

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Filipino nurses in Germany struggle with the language

Filipino nurses are in high demand in Germany, but struggles learning German make it harder for them to feel at home.
SocietyApril 25, 2024
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Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he delivers a speech at the Sorbonne in Paris on April 25, 2024.

Sorbonne speech: Will Macron's European plea be heard?

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for more European integration. That might not inspire voters at home.
PoliticsApril 25, 2024
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Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is welcomed by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani with an official ceremony

Turkey-Iraq ties: Renewed progress, but PKK issue remains

Turkey's president visited Iraq for the first time in over a decade. Did the visit change an uneasy relationship?
PoliticsApril 24, 2024
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North America

US President Joe Biden attends an event in 2022 to support domestic chip manufacturing.

America's billion-dollar bet on US chipmaking

US President Joe Biden is desperate to bring advanced chipmaking to the country and is willing to pay a lot for it.
BusinessApril 25, 2024
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Latin America

A large crowd of people stand together during a demonstration behind a giant statue

Amid Argentina's protests, are Javier Milei's days numbered?

The ultra-libertarian president has proposed harsh austerity measures to tame Argentina's budget and boost its economy.
PoliticsApril 25, 2024
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Israel-Hamas war

Israel and Hamas have been at war since October 7, 2023, when the militant Islamist group attacked Israel. Gaza is bearing the brunt of most of the fighting.

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How powerful is Hamas after 7 months of war with Israel?

How powerful is Hamas after 7 months of war with Israel?

After 7 months of fighting, Hamas' military might is hard to assess. But some indicators of their strength do exist.
PoliticsApril 26, 2024
Palestinians inspect a house that was destroyed following an Israeli air-strike in Rafah.

Middle East updates: Israel intensifies airstrikes on Rafah

Middle East updates: Israel intensifies airstrikes on Rafah

Thousands of civilians have fled Rafah as Israeli bombardments continue ahead of a ground offensive. DW has more.
ConflictsApril 26, 2024
A University of Southern California protester is detained during a pro-Palestinian protest

Pro-Palestinian protests: 93 arrested at California campus

Pro-Palestinian protests: 93 arrested at California campus

Police say 93 were arrested for trespassing as nationwide university pro-Palestinian protests continue.
ConflictsApril 25, 2024
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April 26, 202401:29 min
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Tomorrow Today – The Science Show

Pinpointing medications for kids with cancer; healing architecture; robot care; dance therapy for Parkinson’s and MS
April 26, 202426:06 min
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India elections 2024

India has begun voting in the world's biggest election, which runs from April 19 to June 1. Incumbent Narendra Modi is seeking his third consecutive term.

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India's election enters second phase

India's election enters second phase

Incumbent PM Narendra Modi is seeking a rare third term and a supermajority for his Hindu nationalist BJP.
PoliticsApril 26, 202404:00 min
A compilation of screenshots of India's President Narendra Modi, a fake photo proporting to be French President Emanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden speaking on the phone.

Fact check: How AI may influence elections in 2024

Fact check: How AI may influence elections in 2024

AI deepfakes could upend elections in a year when more than 40% of the world is voting, including India and the US.
PoliticsApril 26, 202416:32 min
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets during the unveiling of his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata party

India's Modi accused of anti-Muslim campaign hate speech

India's Modi accused of anti-Muslim campaign hate speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed the opposition wanted to take Hindus' money and give it to "infiltrators."
PoliticsApril 22, 2024
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In the spotlight

Children playing in dry paddy fields and cracked soil in Ketangi village, Purworejo, Central Java

Climate phenomena: What are El Nino and La Nina?

Originating in the Pacific, the El Nino cycle has intensified drought in Africa and Asia. Here's what makes that happen.
ClimateApril 26, 2024
View of Athens from a hill, everything looks a dark orange-red

Why is Sahara dust blowing into Europe?

Dust storms can carry particles from the Sahara all the way into European capitals. Here's everything you need to know.
ScienceApril 26, 2024
Congolese army soldiers protect their faces from projections when a United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) helicopter lands in Bijombo

UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO leaves Congo

After 25 years the UN peacekeeping mission is leaving Congo. That's worrying some people, especially in South Kivu.
ConflictsApril 25, 202404:18 min
King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to crowds from the Buckingham Palace

Is the Commonwealth still important to Africa?

Young Africans see few benefits to being part the international organization that grew out of the British Empire.
PoliticsApril 25, 2024
Bundeswehr soldiers in Afghanistan

German Veterans' Day to recognize service to the country

Starting this year, June 15 will be set aside as Germany's annual Veterans' Day to commemorate armed forces personnel.
SocietyApril 25, 2024
Woman holds European Union flag against blue sky outdoors

EU elections: What have lawmakers achieved since 2019?

With elections in June, DW breaks down where the European Parliament made its mark — and where it didn't.
PoliticsApril 25, 2024
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Specials & Events

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Global Eyes: A new take on security policy

Is the war in Ukraine making your chapati cheaper? On Global Eyes we break complex issues down to what really matters.
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Living

A Venice square filled with tourists

Entry fee for Venice travel: Will it curb mass tourism?

Venice officials are introducing a fee for day tourists hoping to prevent overtourism in the Italian city. Will it work?
TravelApril 25, 2024
A closeup of a gyro on a paper plate

Gyros, the Greek street food classic everyone should try

Gyros, grilled pork or chicken served in pita bread, is especially popular in Greece. What sets the best apart?
LifestyleApril 23, 202404:06 min
An art installation made with discarded plastic bottles

A Nigerian museum turns waste into art

A museum in Nigeria is attracting visitors with decoration and works of art made from recycled materials.
ArtsApril 22, 202401:36 min
A woman hugs a tree in an appreciative way in Uganda.

Uganda's world record tree hugger planting seeds for change

Climate activist Patricia Ariokot raises awareness of the vital role trees play in mental and environmental health.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 22, 202404:22 min
A view of a landfill site filled with old tires

How India is making new roads from recycled old tires

As the world's third-largest car market, India has a growing problem with tire waste. But some firms also recycle them.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 22, 202406:12 min
A view of the Prague skyline showing the Old Town Square

Instagram vs. reality: Does Prague live up to the hype?

Prague's many sights make it a tourist hot spot. But do images on Instagram depict the Czech capital as it really is?
TravelApril 22, 202404:34 min