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Dozens feared dead in Taiwan train crash

Almost 500 people were on board the train when it derailed on the east coast of Taiwan. Rescuers are still trying to reach passengers stuck in carriages. Go to article

German government approval drops

Germans increasingly disapprove of the federal government's performance, particularly in combating the pandemic, as coronavirus infections spike across the country.

New president begins battle to stabilize Niger

Niger's president-elect Mohamed Bazoum speaks to media

Niger was praised for its first democratic transfer of power in history. But a failed coup this week shows new President Mohamed Bazoum faces an uphill battle to stabilize his country.

Myanmar protesters hold 'flower protests'

Flowers hang during a nationwide flower campaign against the military coup in Yangon

Demonstrators across Myanmar have held flower strikes, placing floral tributes at locations where security forces have killed activists since the February 1 coup.

Burmese residing in Japan protest against the military coup in Myanmar

Why is Japan not taking a firm stand against Myanmar junta?

Tokyo is attempting to encourage military generals in Myanmar to end the violence against pro-democracy protesters.

CORONAVIRUS

A 60 year old man is buried in the largest cemetery of South America situated in the Botafogo quarters of Rio de Janeiro

Big Picture COVID has Brazil in a stranglehold

Photographer Jonathan Alpeyrie has traveled to crisis and conflict-riddled regions around the world. His latest assignment took him to Brazil, a country which has been ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.

Another 'Silent Easter' in Berlin

One Protestant pastor has watched, powerless, as over half of the residents of the Berlin nursing home in his parish lost their lives during the pandemic. This Good Friday, there will be no sermon.

India steps up COVID vaccination drive

Another surge in COVID infections is raising questions about why India is lagging behind its vaccination goals.

30 blood clot cases in UK after AstraZeneca jab

British regulators have found 30 cases involving rare blood clot events after the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine — 25 more than was reported last month. All the latest here.

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in hospital

The former batsman announced on Twitter that it was a precautionary measure. He originally tested positive for the virus on March 27.

The coronavirus pandemic is far from over

A screenshot showing a graph with COVID-19 case numbers

Most countries are reporting more new coronavirus infections. Global data indicates the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. DW sums up the current situation in three charts.

NEWS REPORTS

Dutch PM Rutte survives no-confidence vote

Mark Rutte speaks at the House of Representatives in the Hague on April 1, 2021.

Opposition party leaders accused Rutte of lying and called on him to resign. After surviving the latest no-confidence vote, he is on track to become the longest-serving prime minister in the Netherlands.

Belgium: Police clash with April Fool's Day party crowd

Crowds walk as police uses water cannons to disperse them

Thousands defied COVID restrictions and showed up at the fake concert, which promised a performance by producer Calvin Harris and a one-off reunion of French band Daft Punk.

US welcomes EU, Iran nuclear meeting

The US appears to be willing to consider returning to the Iran nuclear accord, which it left under the Trump administration. European nations have kept Iran and the US in indirect contact.

STORIES & ANALYSIS

A photo showing cranes and a ship in a terminal of Tanger Med port in Tangier.

The winners and losers in Tangier's boom

Business in the Moroccan city has remained surprisingly robust in the pandemic due to its location at the nexus of global trade routes. But many locals have seen incomes fall as tourism struggles.