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A man leans forward as on the horizon, a plume of smoke and water indicates the detonation of an underwater mine

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they?

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April 25, 2026

OpenAI apologizes for not reporting Canada mass shooter

April 25, 2026

WHO approves first Malaria drug for babies

April 24, 2026

China's DeepSeek launches preview of new AI model

April 23, 2026

Samsung workers rally, call for larger share of AI profits

April 23, 2026

UK: Health data listed for sale on Alibaba in China

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Reports & Analysis

Close-up of a person's hands holding boxes of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro

Close-up of a person's hands holding boxes of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro

Natural molecule could provide Ozempic, Wegovy alternative

Natural molecule could provide Ozempic, Wegovy alternative

Scientists hope a naturally occurring molecule could refine treatments for obesity, offering fewer side effects.

A vial and a syringe sit on a table at the City of Lubbock Health Department in Texas, US

A vial and a syringe sit on a table at the City of Lubbock Health Department in Texas, US

Is the US experiencing a vaccine crisis?

Is the US experiencing a vaccine crisis?

Measles is back. Vaccines are contested. What does healthy mean in America today?

A screenshot from a DW-Business program focusing on the use of artificial intelligence in livestock care

A screenshot from a DW-Business program focusing on the use of artificial intelligence in livestock care

AI transforms livestock farming

AI transforms livestock farming

AI detects emergencies in stables and saves animals' lives.

A young child is being held by a woman while a nurse administers a malaria vaccine

A young child is being held by a woman while a nurse administers a malaria vaccine

World Malaria Day: Uganda vaccine rollout shows promise

World Malaria Day: Uganda vaccine rollout shows promise

Ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25, Uganda's malaria vaccine rollout is gaining trust among local residents

Humanoid robots at Hanover Fair

Humanoid robots at Hanover Fair

Humanoid robots steal the show at German trade fair

Humanoid robots steal the show at German trade fair

Humanoid robots equipped with AI are front and center at Germany's most important industrial trade show in Hannover.

A customer holds a Valor Industries LLC California-compliant AR-15 style rifle

A customer holds a Valor Industries LLC California-compliant AR-15 style rifle

How grievance turns to violence in a mass shooter's mind

How grievance turns to violence in a mass shooter's mind

Attacks like last week's school shooting in Turkey can seem to come out of nowhere, but they rarely do.

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From fruit bats to humans — a virus on the move

The deadly Nipah virus can cross long distances, carried along by hosts. This time, we take a close look at migration.

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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — climate change has brought an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

Assamese girls wearing traditional Mekhela Chadar perform Bihu folk dance during the Rongali Bihu festival in Guwahati, India

Assamese girls wearing traditional Mekhela Chadar perform Bihu folk dance during the Rongali Bihu festival in Guwahati, India

Climate change impacts India's harvest festivals

Climate change impacts India's harvest festivals

Rooted in ecological renewal, rural Indian communities mark spring festivals against the backdrop of climate change.

The image shows a coastal road that has been heavily damaged by a powerful storm, with scattered debris

The image shows a coastal road that has been heavily damaged by a powerful storm, with scattered debris

Italy's coastal real estate needs better storm protection

Italy's coastal real estate needs better storm protection

Insufficient coastal protection has meant that storms are wreaking ever more damage on Italy’s shores.

An aerial view of structures on Sierra Leone's Plantain Island, on April 29, 2025

An aerial view of structures on Sierra Leone's Plantain Island, on April 29, 2025

El Nino forecast as ocean temperatures approach record highs

El Nino forecast as ocean temperatures approach record highs

The EU's global warming monitor also reported the second-highest global sea surface temperature.

Amid rows of tents on a government-allotted highland, Rekha Khatoon seeks refuge with her children during the 2022 floods

Amid rows of tents on a government-allotted highland, Rekha Khatoon seeks refuge with her children during the 2022 floods

India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice

India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice

Across India's flood-prone regions, marginalized communities are often hit the hardest by climate-related disasters.

Volunteers clear debris from a flooded house in Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA

Volunteers clear debris from a flooded house in Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA

Flood damage in Hawaii

Flood damage in Hawaii

Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in two decades, and residents face a difficult cleanup.

People walking through a destroyed street in Santa Cruz, Jamaica

People walking through a destroyed street in Santa Cruz, Jamaica

Earth's climate more unbalanced than ever, WMO warns

Earth's climate more unbalanced than ever, WMO warns

The world's oceans are breaking heat records, glaciers are retreating and extreme weather is killing thousands.

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3D image of the clitoris's neural network

3D image of the clitoris's neural network

Anatomy of the clitoris: 3D images reveal its nerve system

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

A close up of a hand wearing a glove and holding a thermometer is paired with a close up of a tiger mosquito

A close up of a hand wearing a glove and holding a thermometer is paired with a close up of a tiger mosquito

Asian tiger mosquito fuels disease spread in Europe

As the insect moves north, health authorities warn of rising chikungunya outbreak risks.

View of a white shelter resembling a bus stop. A bench is installed inside, and a large water tank containing algae is recessed into the back panel. Two women sit on the bench, they are smiling.

View of a white shelter resembling a bus stop. A bench is installed inside, and a large water tank containing algae is recessed into the back panel. Two women sit on the bench, they are smiling.

India's 'liquid trees' could help cities breathe again

Indian scientists are growing microscopic algae in tanks that absorb more CO2 than trees — and produce a superfood.

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A glowing meteorite lights up the sky over Solingen, Germany, on March 8, 2026

A glowing meteorite lights up the sky over Solingen, Germany, on March 8, 2026

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.

A visitor walks by a billboard showing a young smiling Korean woman with beauty products at the Seoul Beauty Week event in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2025.

A visitor walks by a billboard showing a young smiling Korean woman with beauty products at the Seoul Beauty Week event in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 28, 2025.

How South Korea's K-beauty trend boosts soft power

K-beauty is more than just cosmetics: South Korean beauty products are part of an economic and political strategy.

The photo shows a lively group activity in an elegant, bright room with ornate white walls and decorative columns. People are seated on red chairs arranged in rows, and many appear joyful and engaged. One person lifts both arms enthusiastically, while others laugh or smile. Several participants hold papers or folders, suggesting a workshop, group session, or interactive event. The overall atmosphere feels warm, energetic and communal.

The photo shows a lively group activity in an elegant, bright room with ornate white walls and decorative columns. People are seated on red chairs arranged in rows, and many appear joyful and engaged. One person lifts both arms enthusiastically, while others laugh or smile. Several participants hold papers or folders, suggesting a workshop, group session, or interactive event. The overall atmosphere feels warm, energetic and communal.

Singing against dementia at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw

A choir in the Netherlands' premier concert hall helps people with dementia lift their spirits through song.

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