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US news: Suspect in DC gala shooting to appear in court

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 13:16
A suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is set to be formally charged in court. Plus, Britain's King Charles III is headed to the US after a security review cleared the planned trip.

Will the Iran war end Strait of Hormuz oil supremacy?

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:59
The conflict has brutally exposed the energy market's Achilles' heel. While global powers China, India and the EU push renewables, Gulf leaders are advancing plans for new bypass pipelines to safeguard their oil empires.

Will the Iran war end supremacy of Strait of Hormuz?

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:59
The conflict has brutally exposed the energy market's Achilles heel. While global powers China, India and the EU push renewables, Gulf leaders are advancing plans for new bypass pipelines to safeguard their oil empires.

Musk vs. OpenAI trial gets underway

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:52
Two giants in the AI sector are set for a courtroom battle: Elon Musk (xAI) is taking on Sam Altmann (OpenAI). Musk has accused Altmann of betraying OpenAI's originally nonprofit mission.

Musk vs. OpenAI trial to get underway

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:52
Two giants in the AI sector are set for a courtroom battle: Elon Musk (xAI) is taking on Sam Altmann (OpenAI). Musk has accused Altmann of betraying OpenAI's originally nonprofit mission.

Portugal's arms industry is taking off

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:16
Portugal has built up a surprisingly large, independent arms industry over the past five years. But whether it can be truly autonomous with the US as a major ally remains to be seen.

Germany news: Rise in young people refusing military service

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:34
Amid talk of a possible return of compulsory military service, more young Germans are applying for conscientious objector status. Meanwhile, Germany has become the world's fourth-largest military spender. DW has more.

India news: Delhi to get respite, heat wave persists in other parts

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:16
Storms are expected in the capital, but severe heat across multiple states would continue, India's weather department said. DW has the latest.

Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:44
A US president can order a military operation without congressional approval, but only for 60 days. After that they must seek formal approval from Congress. For the Iran war, this deadline expires on May 1.

Iran's Araghchi visits Russia as talks with US on hold

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:48
Iran's foreign minister is continuing his diplomatic drive amid the war against his country with a trip to Russia. It comes after planned talks with the US in Pakistan were canceled.

SIPRI: Record arms spending, again

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 01:07
Global military spending hit a record high in 2025. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warns the trend is likely to continue — and carries additional risks.

Russia, North Korea agree 'long-term' military cooperation

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 20:25
Russia's defense minister and the chairman of the State Duma are both visiting North Korea. One helped inaugurate a memorial to North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine, the other hashed out a new defense deal.

Colombia highway bomb attack kills at least 19

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 18:54
Suspected guerillas carried out a deadly explosives attack on the Pan-American Highway in southwest Colombia. The region has been gripped by violence over the past few days.

Colombia highway bomb attack kills 19

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 18:54
Suspected guerillas carried out a deadly explosives attack on the Pan-American Highway in southwest Colombia. The region has been gripped by violence over the past few days.

Gunman was likely targeting Trump team, says official

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 18:30
The suspect in the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' dinner is believed to have been targeting US President Donald Trump and members of his administration. DW has the latest.

Syria: First trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 17:38
A court in Damascus is trying one official in former President Bashar Assad's government in person, and several more in absentia. Assad and his brother are among the defendants. Both are thought to have fled to Russia.

Germany pensions will fall short of living standards: Merz

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 15:24
Germany's state pension will only give "basic cover" in retirement, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned amid hot debate. How does the system compare globally?

Merz sparks debate on Germany's pension system

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 15:24
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What did he mean by that? And how does Germany compare internationally?

Germany news: Söder calls for compulsory military service

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 14:46
The Bavarian state premier has criticized the government's voluntary plan. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the shooting in Washington. DW has more.

Sawe smashes 2-hour mark setting record at London Marathon

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 14:07
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has made history in London as the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. He beat the world record by more than a minute.

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