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Iran war: No deal close despite some progress — Tehran

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In a split-screen image, a man examines a diamond closely; the second image is a close-up of a diamond

How Iran war is crushing India's diamond industry

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May 25, 2026

Laos cave: Rescuers race to reach group trapped by flood

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Developing

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A child pictured inside a tube slide

Germany news: More than 1,900 missing children

Authorities say there are 1,933 missing children cases nationwide, up 6.8% from the year before. DW has more.

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Ebola

Ebola is a virus originating in wild animals in western Africa. It is transmitted through bodily fluids. In May 2026, the WHO announced an international emergency after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Red Cross workers carry the coffin with the body of a person who died of Ebola in Hoho commune of Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Red Cross workers carry the coffin with the body of a person who died of Ebola in Hoho commune of Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Growing resistance hampers Ebola response in DR Congo

Growing resistance hampers Ebola response in DR Congo

Attacks on isolation centers and defiance of bans on gathering are hampering efforts to slow the spread.

Red Cross workers gather to disinfect Rwampara general hospital before handling the body of a person who died of Ebola, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, in Rwampara outside Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Red Cross workers gather to disinfect Rwampara general hospital before handling the body of a person who died of Ebola, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, in Rwampara outside Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Rush for new Ebola vaccine as outbreak grows in Africa

Rush for new Ebola vaccine as outbreak grows in Africa

US health authorities have warned that 10 African countries are at risk in the Ebola epidemic.

Red Cross workers dressed in protective clothing walk in a formation as they disinfect Rwampara general hospital before handling the body of a person who died of Ebola

Red Cross workers dressed in protective clothing walk in a formation as they disinfect Rwampara general hospital before handling the body of a person who died of Ebola

African nations are better at beating Ebola than we think

African nations are better at beating Ebola than we think

African doctors and health workers are battling to contain the deadly outbreak, using decades of hard-earned experience.

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Africa

The early morning sunlight casts long shadows of covering media as smoke rises from a burning vehicle after South African attacked and burned vehicles and buildings in the area after another night of xenophobia related violence in downtown, Johannesburg, South Africa, April 17, 2015

The early morning sunlight casts long shadows of covering media as smoke rises from a burning vehicle after South African attacked and burned vehicles and buildings in the area after another night of xenophobia related violence in downtown, Johannesburg, South Africa, April 17, 2015

South Africa's response to xenophobia is under fire

South Africa condemns xenophobic violence when it erupts, but critics say prevention is weak and arrests are limited.

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Asia

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A screenshot of a blue and black surveillance platform

New Chinese surveillance leaves foreigners nowhere to hide

A Chinese cybersecurity expert has shared with DW details of China's new high-tech policing that can "profile" anyone.

Germany

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A laptop computer on a table, next to a coffee mug with a to-do-list that includes "show off AI skills"

Germany's Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AI

This medium-sized, family-run business encourages its employees to embrace artificial intelligence to stay competitive.

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Europe

FCAS fighter jet presented at the 53 Aviation Show in Paris in 2019

FCAS fighter jet presented at the 53 Aviation Show in Paris in 2019

Why are Europe's biggest defense projects in trouble?

Disputes over military priorities and industrial control are jeopardizing European fighter jet and tank projects.

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Middle East

Itamar Ben-Gvir takes part in the annual Jerusalem Day march

Itamar Ben-Gvir takes part in the annual Jerusalem Day march

France bans far-right Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir

The ban comes as global outrage grows over Israel's treatment of activists detained while trying to deliver aid to Gaza.

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North America

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An old man with white hair looks into the camera. Behind him, flags with stars are visible.

Where does Trump stand in the GOP ahead of the midterms?

Is Trump losing control of the Republican Party amid GOP pushback on spending and power?

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Latin America

The Mexican "Asian Katra" cargo ship arrives in Havana Bay

The Mexican "Asian Katra" cargo ship arrives in Havana Bay

Cuba receives China rice shipment amid US threats, blackouts

Chinese aid is expected to alleviate food shortages in Cuba but the island's economic crisis continues.

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PFAS: Mothers fight against forever chemicals

Mothers fight PFAS, carbon cleans water, and a former fashion expert creates permaculture gardens.

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German politics

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.

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A German passport upright on a table, propped up by a man's hand

Germany: Record numbers take German passport in 2025

Germany: Record numbers take German passport in 2025

Numbers have been rising since Germany changed citizenship requirements in 2024.

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German army recruits dressed in fatigues carrying weapons, walking through a wooded area, in a training exercise

Germany's 'rapid militarization' threatens basic rights

Germany's 'rapid militarization' threatens basic rights

Security interests are increasingly being prioritized over fundamental rights, in the view of 10 human rights groups.

Ulrich Siegmund in the chamber of parliament, 28.01.2026

Ulrich Siegmund in the chamber of parliament, 28.01.2026

Germany's far-right AfD vows to 'make history'

Germany's far-right AfD vows to 'make history'

As the AfD looks set to take power in a German state, the party front-runner in Saxony-Anhalt outlines his plans to DW.

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A female farmer wearing gray clothing stands in front of a field with haystacks, holding a pitchfork.

Poland's organic farms increasingly run by women

Faced with a rise in large-scale monoculture crops, a new generation of female organic farmers is pushing back.

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View of the Frankfurt city skyline in the evening light

Blinded by the light pollution: Cities seek to restore night

Artificial lights are blotting out the moon and stars, harming human health, and disrupting the natural world.

US Indo-Pacific Command reported a football-shaped body near Japan

US Indo-Pacific Command reported a football-shaped body near Japan

Examining the 51 new UFO videos released by the Pentagon

A Harvard astrophysicist discusses the latest videos released by the US, which show objects moving in inexplicable ways.

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Glasses, bottle, can, hand reaching for a glass, set against colored lights

Germany plans to address growing use of date-rape drugs

Germany's justice minister wants to crack down on the use of date-rape drugs. But victims say more needs to be done.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

US top diplomat Marco Rubio in India to renew strained ties

Rubio met with Indian PM Narendra Modi following a rocky year for relations between the US and India.

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A Russian soldier looks out onto a damaged building from another damaged building

Displaced Ukrainians risk home seizure under Russian law

Many Ukrainians say returning to occupied territories to re-register their homes would risk their safety and freedom.

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Mapped Out — navigating a changing world

Mapped Out explores all things geopolitical and charts possible solutions to steer through a complex world.

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A young woman wearing a scarf with blue and white checked pattern stands on a street in Berlin.

Moving from the US to Berlin, a dream come true

American Sarah Kennedy moved to the German capital in 2020. What does she like about it, and what could she do without?

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A white dove with a halo is depicted on an orange circle, surrounded by yellow and blue. Gothic glass by the Sevres porcelain manufactory showing the pentecostal dove (representing Holy Spirit) in the Royal Chapel of Dreux. France.

What is Pentecost?

Europe has many public holidays in the spring. Pentecost is one of them — but few people know its meaning.

Marley the dog enjoys the VIP Pup Cup, a silver chalice filled with a special treat, at a cafe in Paris. The dog is wearing a red hat

Marley the dog enjoys the VIP Pup Cup, a silver chalice filled with a special treat, at a cafe in Paris. The dog is wearing a red hat

Dogs get a taste of French flair in new Parisian cafe trend

Parisian dog cafes combine treats, socializing and a touch of savoir vivre for four-legged friends.

Bourbon on display at a bar in Munich

Bourbon on display at a bar in Munich

US bourbon bets big on India's growing market

The US bourbon industry, facing its most serious inventory crisis in decades, is looking to India to boost sales.

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Three kitchen workers in a restaurant, wearing white shirts and blue aprons.

London's Ukrainian restaurants act as cultural ambassadors

Ukrainian dishes are in high demand among Londoners, providing insight into the rich culture of a war-torn nation.

A mail carrier drives through the Australian desert.

A mail carrier drives through the Australian desert.

Australian outback mail run delivers the mail, and then some

This postman delivers much-needed social contact to isolated farmers in the remote Australian desert.

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