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A displaced woman packs her belongings, as people prepare to return to their homes after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, in Sidon, Lebanon, April 17, 2026

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Iran war: Temporary Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media outside the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, April 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media outside the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, April 13, 2026

Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

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April 17, 2026

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US-Israel war with Iran

The US and Iran are negotiating an end to the regional conflict after agreeing to a ceasefire. The war has caused significant fluctuations in oil prices amid uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane.

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Several fighter jets lined up on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln, set against an orange sky

Iran war shows swings in US military competency

Iran war shows swings in US military competency

While the US military pulls off elite missions, Donald Trump's shifting goals are creating a confusing Iran strategy.

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A crude oil tanker docked at Mumbai Port

India faces energy squeeze as US ends oil waivers

India faces energy squeeze as US ends oil waivers

The US's decision to let Iranian and Russian oil waivers expire threatens to tighten India's crude oil supply.

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This picture taken on October 10, 2017 shows a red party flag of the Chinese Communist Party, with several people seen in silhouette in front

What's at stake for China as Iran war drags on?

What's at stake for China as Iran war drags on?

As the conflict in the Middle East drags on, DW examines what moves China could take next.

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Africa

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A contingent of soldiers from Rwanda

Rwanda ties Mozambique troop deployment to EU funding

Kigali's demand for compensation for Rwandan troops in the fight against terrorism puts Europe in a strategic dilemma.

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Spice in a market

How the Hormuz Strait crisis is squeezing India's SMEs

Many sectors in India are reliant on trade and energy supplies from flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Germany

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Israel Jerusalem 2025 | Kanzler Friedrich Merz & Benjamin Netanjahu bei Pressekonferenz

Germany, Israel see growing divide after criticism of Merz

Sharp criticism of Chancellor Merz's views on Israel's settlement policy is the latest sign of a growing estrangement.

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This picture shows the hand of a woman inserting a ballot in a ballot box

Will Sunday's election end Bulgaria's political paralysis?

Bulgaria faces its eighth election in five years on April 19. Will the result resolve or deepen the country's crisis?

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Middle East

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An Iranian security walks in front of the nuclear power plant in Bushehr , southern Iran on 21 August 2010

The immense cost of Iran's nuclear program

Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful, civilian purposes. But the figures paint a different picture.

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A fan in a wheelchair looks on to a football pitch before an English lower league game

World Cup 2026: Fans with disabilities 'excluded'

It's not just the rip off prices that are making the World Cup feel impossible for football fans with disabilities.

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

Venezuela's Rodriguez pushes reforms in first 100 days

After the US ousted Venezuelan leader Maduro, all eyes are on acting President Rodriguez. Will she allow elections?

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United States of America

The United States remains the world’s largest economy, while domestic debate over the conflict and the president’s war powers has intensified during Donald Trump's second term.

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A mobile phone screen showing a user in a queue for Oasis tickets

Ticketmaster, Live Nation hold illegal monopoly — US jury

Ticketmaster, Live Nation hold illegal monopoly — US jury

However, the verdict will not bring immediate relief to concertgoers frustrated by high ticket prices.

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Iranian women pass next to an anti-US mural

Can Trump get a better Iran deal than Obama?

Can Trump get a better Iran deal than Obama?

The 2015 deal curbed Iran's nuclear program until the US pulled out. After failed diplomacy and war, talks are back on.

Attacks on US academics: A microcosm of democratic erosion

Attacks on US academics: A microcosm of democratic erosion

In the DW film "Democracy Under Attack: Can Dündar and Trump's America," the Turkish journalist observes worrying signs.

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3D image of the clitoris's neural network

Why doctors missed it: 3D scans reveal clitoral nerve paths

New 3D images uncover the clitoris’s nerve network — showing just how wide the gender health gap still is.

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Women walk to their allotted bags of maize grain as field staff monitor and direct the distribution at a food distribution center

Berlin hosts Sudan conference amid brutal, forgotten war

Participants at a conference of donors in Berlin hope at least to ease the suffering of the people caught in the middle.

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A crowd of people walking on a street in northern Tehran in March 2023

Iran sees hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

Weeks of war have wrecked Iran's industry, bringing many sectors to a standstill and hitting workers hard.

A post on US President Donald Trump's Truth Social account depicts an AI-generated image of himself apparently as Jesus posted on April 12, 2026.

A post on US President Donald Trump's Truth Social account depicts an AI-generated image of himself apparently as Jesus posted on April 12, 2026.

Trump as Jesus: Joke or blasphemy?

Amid the US war with Iran and a clash with Pope Leo, is President Trump testing his relationship with Christian voters?

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A tower surrounded by endless mirrors, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Solar power in Morocco's desert: Bold vision, mixed results

How a mega solar project in the Moroccan desert is struggling to pave the way for a clean energy future.

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The accused in the courtroom at the start of his trial in February 2026, hiding his face behind paper

Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case

The perpetrator was a member of a Telegram chat group where men organized rapes and shared images of their crimes.

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An airplane landing at Frankfurt Airport with a sign for Terminal 3 in the foreground

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Frankfurt International Airport's Terminal 3 is undergoing live stress tests to find operational issues before opening.

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A living room with colorful furniture, a blue sofa with cushions, a table with books and a chess game. Country: South Africa

Classic Cape Town manor house meets modern design

Interior designer Lisa-Marie Theophilus completely reworks an old Cape Town home with color and confidence.

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Revelers play with water as they celebrate the Songkran holiday, which marks the Thai New Year, in Bangkok

Thailand, Myanmar new year celebrations soaked in tradition

In Thailand and Myanmar, the Buddhist New Year is marked with ritual splashing of water and huge public water fights.

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A view of the hands of several teenagers holding smartphones

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?

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Drone footage shows fields of blooming, colorful flower bulbs

Tulip fever grips the Netherlands

Every year, millions of visitors flock to the Keukenhof to admire the most quintessentially Dutch of all flowers.

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Designer Jesse Kilubukila. He is sitting and holding a red wool yarn in his hand. Next to him sit four women embroidering fabric. Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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