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Germany news: Baltic humpback whale 'Timmy' still breathing

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 12:17
The plight of a whale marooned in shallow Baltic waters has had animal lovers gripped for the past week. Meanwhile, Germany's Easter peace marches continue as the Iran war rages. DW has the latest.

Germany news: Easter Sunday marked with Masses, peace marches

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 12:17
Germans are celebrating Easter Sunday with church services and traditional peace marches. DW has the latest.

Germany news: People change Easter holiday plans amid crises

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 12:17
Germans are altering their travel plans for Easter and the months ahead due to conflicts, a new survey shows. The economy minister has rejected tax rebates and speed limits to tackle high fuel prices. DW has the latest.

Artemis II passes halfway point to Moon, sends Earth photos

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 11:17
Artemis II is now closer to the Moon than the Earth. The astronauts on board have sent back eye-catching photos of our planet, and fixed a malfunctioning toilet along the way.

India news: New Delhi turns back to Iranian crude after seven years

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 10:02
India has not received crude oil from Tehran since 2019, following US pressure not to buy Iranian ⁠crude. DW has the latest.

India news: LPG tanker headed for Mumbai crosses Strait of Hormuz

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 10:02
Green Sanvi becomes the seventh India-bound LPG vessel through the strait amid Iran war disruptions, as New Delhi scrambles to secure fuel supplies. DW has the latest.

Ukraine: 14 people killed in 'massive' Russian attack on 1,500th day of war

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 09:51
Ukrainian authorities say Russia is deploying "new tactics" as the country came under rolling aerial daytime assaults from missiles and drones fitted with jet engines. At least 14 people were killed across Ukraine.

'Drill baby drill' ― Trump opens up nature to big energy

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 09:00
America's beloved national parks and public lands face conservation rollbacks and sell-offs as the administration of US President Donald Trump pushes for fossil fuel and timber extraction.

How South Korea is using K-beauty trend to boost soft power

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 07:57
K-beauty is more than just a cosmetics trend. South Korea has combined popular culture, innovation and national strategy to create a business model where beauty products are an economic and political tool.

How South Korea is using K-beauty trend boost soft power

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 07:57
K-beauty is more than just a cosmetics trend. South Korea has combined popular culture, innovation and national strategy to create a business model where beauty products are an economic and political tool.

Beauty as strategy: Why K-beauty is also a political success

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 07:57
K-beauty is more than just a cosmetics trend. South Korea has combined popular culture, innovation and national strategy to create a business model where beauty products are an economic and political tool.

Afghanistan earthquake of magnitude 5.9 kills at least 8

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 06:26
Authorities said that damage remains under assessment and may be delayed because of the remoteness of the center of the quake. Tremors were also felt in parts of Pakistan and India, including in Islamabad and New Delhi.

Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 04:33
The US is racing against time and Iranian forces to recover a missing crew member of an F-15 fighter jet that was downed over Iran. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has delayed a vote on using force to reopen Hormuz.

Trump seeks $1.5T for defense, 10% cut to domestic programs

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 22:58
The US budget proposals come as Washington faces rising costs from the Iran war and seeks to rebuild weapons stockpiles. The president said he also wants to cut back or eliminate "woke, weaponized and wasteful programs."

Turkey and Armenia: When will the border crossings open?

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 19:47
Hostility between the two neighbors isolated them from each other for decades. Now Turkey's business community hopes the recent rapprochement will bring trade benefits. New logistics routes could boost the local economy.

Iran war: One downed US fighter jet pilot rescued

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 19:02
One crew member of a US fighter jet downed over Iran has been rescued and an operation to find another is still underway, according to US and Israeli media. Follow DW for more.

Greek ministers resign over EU farming subsidy scandal

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 17:12
A scandal over the misuse of EU subsidies has triggered ministerial resignations in Greece. Beneficiaries allegedly made claims for land and livestock they did not own, waved through by lawmakers seeking votes.

Inside India's courts, AI's growing role sparks concern

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 16:02
The increasing use of artificial intelligence in courtrooms raises worries that the technology may aggravate bias and structural distortions in the legal system.

Cuba: 2,000 prisoners pardoned in Holy Week gesture

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 14:04
The move, which Cuba has described as a "humanitarian" gesture, comes after the United States allowed a Russian oil tanker to deliver crude to the island. But tensions between Havana and Washington persist.

Ukraine: Kharkiv under repeated attack on 1,500th day of war

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 12:06
Ukrainian authorities say Russia is deploying "new tactics" as the city of Kharkiv comes under rolling aerial assaults from ballistic missiles and drones fitted with jet engines.

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