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Afghanistan, Pakistan held 'useful' peace talks, Kabul says

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 22:53
Clashes between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan reignited in February. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring hostile militants, which Kabul denies. China has offered to mediate in easing tensions.

Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 22:34
In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success. But critics say her creator is monetizing the woes of a marginalized group without involving its members.

Artemis II: Crew snaps 'Earthset' in throwback to Apollo 8

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 20:38
The Artemis II astronauts photographed the moment when the Earth dips below the moon's horizon, as they prepare to return to our planet's gravitational pull.

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 19:33
Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied regions killed at least five, including a 12-year-old boy. Ukraine has been pushing for a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter, which is later this week.

UK denies Kanye West entry, music festival canceled

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 18:31
US rapper Ye, formerly called Kanye West, has been denied entry into the UK over his numerous antisemitic outbursts. He had been scheduled to headline a music festival that has now been canceled.

UK denies Kanye West entry, music festival cancelled

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 18:31
US rapper Ye, formerly called Kanye West, has been denied entry into the UK over his numerous antisemitic outbursts. He had been scheduled to headline a music festival that has now been cancelled.

Gunman killed in shootout near Israel's Istanbul consulate

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 17:46
Israel has said it will "not be intimidated" after an apparent failed attack on its consulate in Istanbul. One man was killed who the Turkish government says had links to a terror group.

South Korea turns to EU to revive talks with the North

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:22
Seoul's unification minister has urged Brussels to act as mediator in North-South discussions, but Pyongyang still seems to show little appetite for interaction.

Homegrown energy is slashing US energy bills

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:15
In times of skyrocketing energy prices, some US citizens are making big savings by producing electricity at home.

How to insulate your household from soaring energy bills

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:15
In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home looks more appealing than ever.

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:15
In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing.

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:15
In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing.

One in five young Germans plan to leave the country

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 14:48
A recent study shows that as many as one in five Germans between the ages of 14 and 29 are actively thinking about moving to another country — and 40% plan to do so in the long term.

France: One killed as high-speed TGV train derails after truck crash

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 14:10
The driver of a high-speed train has died in northern France after his train collided with a truck transporting military material. The train was carrying 243 people, at least a dozen of whom were injured in the crash.

Europe mulls the prospect of a NATO without the US

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 14:09
As the US president escalates threats to destroy Iran, will NATO be collateral damage? A former American ambassador says the alliance is "not dead" but "deeply damaged" by trans-Atlantic divisions.

Hungary: US dispatches JD Vance to aid Orban reelection bid

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:16
The US is deploying Vice President JD Vance to stump for longtime Hungarian PM Viktor Orban who trails in election polls. Orban is a symbol of the global far-right and an inspiration for Donald Trump.

India news: Nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam attains criticality

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 11:53
India is advancing its civil nuclear program with its Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam now able to self-sustain a nuclear chain reaction. In other news, nine police officers have been sentenced to death. DW has more.

Germany news: Minister floats fare-dodging decriminalization

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 11:24
A debate is brewing about whether fare-evasion on trams, buses and trains in Germany should no longer be a criminal offense. Meanwhile, companies are starting to feel the pinch of war in the Middle East. DW has more.

Iran war: Trump amps up threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:22
Trump warned a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, adding, however, "maybe something ... wonderful could happen, who knows." Meanwhile, strikes were reported on Kharg Island.

Iran war: Tehran defiant as Trump deadline nears

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:22
Tehran says it wants a permanent end to the war but refused to fully open the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Donald Trump warning it to meet his demands or be "taken out." Follow DW for more.

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