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Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election

A man puts his ballot paper into a transparent ballot box as a poll worker looks on. Sofia, Bulgaria, June 9, 2024

A man puts his ballot paper into a transparent ballot box as a poll worker looks on. Sofia, Bulgaria, June 9, 2024

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, dressed in an IRGC uniform

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, dressed in an IRGC uniform

Iran war: Tehran says 'progress' made in talks with US

Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf said there was still "a big distance" between the two sides. DW has more.

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Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman

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India protests Iran fire on two vessels in Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi summoned Iran's envoy after two India-flagged vessels were attacked while crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

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US-Israel war with Iran

The US and Iran are preparing for fresh negotiations amid a ceasefire set to expire Wednesday. Key sticking points are Iran's nuclear capabilities, blockades in the Strait of Hormuz and the Israel-Lebanon conflict.

Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026

Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026

Iran's sudden Hormuz reversal: What it signals now

Iran's sudden Hormuz reversal: What it signals now

Tehran has reimposed its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, just a day after saying it would reopen the key waterway.

Motorcyclists visit a gas station for petrol refill, looking dubiously at the cost of fuel displayed on a pump

Motorcyclists visit a gas station for petrol refill, looking dubiously at the cost of fuel displayed on a pump

Record fuel prices: How are governments responding?

Record fuel prices: How are governments responding?

In many countries, fuel costs are reaching record levels. What are governments doing to combat surging gas prices?

A boy plays with his sheep next to an unexploded missile that landed in an open field

A boy plays with his sheep next to an unexploded missile that landed in an open field

Displaced by Iran war: out of Lebanon, into Syrian crisis

Displaced by Iran war: out of Lebanon, into Syrian crisis

More than 227,000 people have fled conflict in Lebanon for Syria. But there they have found other problems.

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

The back of a Kenya Über rider on an e-motorbike.

The back of a Kenya Über rider on an e-motorbike.

Kenya’s motorbike taxis go electric as fuel prices surge

As fuel prices soar, electric motorbikes keep delivery services running while reshaping Kenya’s transport future.

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Asia

Holding umbrellas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (R) walk on a red carpet at Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan International Airport

Holding umbrellas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (R) walk on a red carpet at Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan International Airport

The 8 countries that could swing the global power balance

Analyst Ken Moriyasu explains how and why Eurasia's middle powers, or "swing states," could decide global affairs.

Germany

A view outside the Hannover Messe with a large poster showing that Brazil is partner country

A view outside the Hannover Messe with a large poster showing that Brazil is partner country

Why Brazil is in focus at Germany's Hannover Messe

Brazil, this year's partner country, is pulling out all stops to convince visitors it's a reliable tech leader.

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Europe

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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

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

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Middle East

Israeli flags along the road at Ramat Shlomo, a Jewish settlement in the Israeli-annexed eastern sector of Jerusalem

Israeli flags along the road at Ramat Shlomo, a Jewish settlement in the Israeli-annexed eastern sector of Jerusalem

Palestinians face evictions in occupied east Jerusalem

Palestinian inhabitants of Silwan say evictions and demolitions are a tactic to force them out of the neighborhood.

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North America

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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Latin America

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Nine small, grainy, monochrome images show nine boats, filmed from the sky

US strikes on alleged 'drug boats' spark legal controversy

Critics say attacks on suspected "drug boats" are ineffective and mainly aimed at Trump’s domestic base.

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Housing crisis in Lisbon

For many Lisbon residents, the housing market has become a fight for survival.

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Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza

Following attacks in Israel led by the militant group Hamas on October 7, 2023, the Israeli army launched a devastating war in Gaza. A fragile ceasefire began in October 2025, but the humanitarian situation remains dire.

A bombed out mosque surrounded by a tent encampment for displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, April 1, 2026

A bombed out mosque surrounded by a tent encampment for displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, April 1, 2026

How the war in the Middle East is upending Gaza's future

How the war in the Middle East is upending Gaza's future

Six months into an unstable ceasefire in Gaza, how has Hamas been weakened and how has the war in Iran worsened matters?

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola in a DW interview

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola in a DW interview

South Africa's case against Israel has 'changed' minds

South Africa's case against Israel has 'changed' minds

South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola says that Israel's "aggression" against Palestinians is "heartbreaking."

Children stand outside a tent at a makeshift camp for displaced Palestinians

Children stand outside a tent at a makeshift camp for displaced Palestinians

Overshadowed by Iran, Gaza stuck between war and peace

Overshadowed by Iran, Gaza stuck between war and peace

The Gaza conflict has faded from international attention. Despite a ceasefire, efforts to end the conflict have stalled.

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UN peacekeeping soldiers sitting and listening to a person speak

UNIFIL: Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

A French UN peacekeeper has been killed in Lebanon. DW looks at UNIFIL’s role, mandate and growing criticism.

A BM-21 'Grad' multiple rocket launcher fires at Russian positions in Kharkiv region on October 4, 2022.

A BM-21 'Grad' multiple rocket launcher fires at Russian positions in Kharkiv region on October 4, 2022.

From Ukraine to the Middle East: Is this World War III?

As trade falters and major powers step in, the question seems unavoidable: are we sliding into World War III?

US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters prior to boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 11, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters prior to boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 11, 2026

Can the 25th Amendment remove Donald Trump from office?

Calls to remove Donald Trump from office are growing, as Democrats and some Republicans question his fitness to serve.

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B/w photo showing dozens of mercenaries in combat uniforms after their surrender

Bay of Pigs veterans: The fight for Cuba isn't over

65 years after the failed US Bay of Pigs invasion, some surviving veterans say the fight for Cuba isn’t over.

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Close-up of Hungary's Viktor Orban (January 2026 file photo)

How much Orban influence remains in Hungary's politics?

Hungary voted for change, but Viktor Orban spent 16 years making sure power doesn't just disappear after an election.

Participant displays sign reading "I'm with her" during a demonstration against sexualized violence against women at the town hall square in Hamburg, Germany 2026.

Participant displays sign reading "I'm with her" during a demonstration against sexualized violence against women at the town hall square in Hamburg, Germany 2026.

Women in Germany fight back against digital harassment

More and more women are speaking out about violence in relationships and demanding stricter laws.

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The Hallerbos in Halle, Belgium, a stand of large trees surrounded by a carpet of blue flowers

The Hallerbos in Halle, Belgium, a stand of large trees surrounded by a carpet of blue flowers

Bluebells blossom in Belgium, Britain

When the bluebells bloom, shady garden areas and woodlands are transformed into luminous carpets of flowers.

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Two hands holding a gold necklace

Gold rush in Kenya's slums

Imagine today’s luxury being born in the slums: In the southwest of Nairobi, designers are creating ethical jewelry.

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Horse trekking tour guide Elisa Schüttlöffel standing next to a brown Icelandic horse

Horse tour guiding in Iceland: A dream job in Europe?

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Close-up shots of flower-shaped pieces of jewelry made of yellow amber

Polish amber: Fossilized tree resin is back in style

Young jewelry designers in Gdansk, the world's "amber capital" are bringing the organic gemstone back into fashion.

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

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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

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