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ICC blocks ex-Philippine President Duterte release, says it can try him

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 16:27
Judges ruled the court has authority to try the former Philippine leader despite the Philippines' exit from the ICC.

Iran war fuels crisis for Africa's aviation sector

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:51
The Iran war is pushing up jet fuel prices, forcing African airlines to raise ticket prices, cancel flights and rethink operations to stay financially viable.

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:35
Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's energy needs from May 1.

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows on key pipeline supplying Berlin

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:35
Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's energy needs from May 1.

EU unblocks €90 billion loan to Ukraine

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:05
Envoys from EU member states have finally paved the way for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine that had long been blocked by Hungary. They also approved a 20th package of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of its neighbor.

The rise and fall of East Germany's Palace of the Republic

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:58
From 1976 through 1990, the building in East Berlin served as a symbol of the communist state's power. The "People's Palace" was controversially destroyed — and yet remains present.

Ukraine says Russian oil to Hungary, Slovakia has restarted

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:46
Energy companies in Ukraine and Hungary have both said that oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline from Russia via Belarus have restarted. Hungary and Slovakia expect the first supplies to arrive by Thursday.

Iran war: Revolutionary Guard says seizes ships in Hormuz

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:47
Iran's naval forces accused two ships of endangering maritime security by attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authorization. The escalation comes amid uncertainty over US-Iran ceasefire talks. DW has more.

Israeli ambassador: 'Only a strong Israel can achieve peace'

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:17
In an interview with DW, Ron Prosor, Israel's ambassador to Germany, defends his country's military strikes against Iran and Lebanon. He also advises Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz to show more "tact."

Avoid men, German police association chief tells women

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:16
Police association chief Dirk Peglow has stirred debate with his advice to women to avoid relationships with men for safety's sake. But his provocative tip is not without reason, as statistics show.

Could Iran war trigger bigger trade crisis than COVID?

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:41
As the Iran war simmers, trade experts ask whether it could reshape supply chains more deeply than COVID-19, forcing companies to rethink strategies to counter further geopolitical shocks.

Will Iran war reshape global trade more than COVID?

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:41
As the Iran war simmers, trade experts wonder if this conflict will reshape supply chains more than the pandemic. Companies are already rethinking strategies to future-proof revenues from other geopolitical risks.

Germany news: Lufthansa scraps 20,000 flights

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:29
As Frankfurt Airport opens a new terminal, Lufthansa has scrapped 20,000 flights due to soaring fuel prices. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Pistorius has unveiled his future strategy for Germany's armed forces. DW has more.

Iran war: Jet fuel crisis deepens as Lufthansa cuts flights

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 11:38
The impact of jet fuel shortages because of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is starting to burn. Lufthansa has canceled 20,000 flights and experts warn more cancellations and price hikes are on the way.

Jet fuel crisis deepens as Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 11:38
The impact of jet fuel shortages because of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is starting to burn. Lufthansa has canceled 20,000 flights and experts warn more cancellations and price hikes are on the way.

China hails countries for blocking Taiwan president's flight

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 11:26
Taiwan's president canceled a planned trip to Eswatini after three African countries revoked permission for his plane to fly through their airspace. Beijing has denied pressuring the countries to block the flight.

Record number of immigrants reside in EU in 2025

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 10:28
The foreign‑born population of the EU grew to around 64 million in 2025. Germany remains the biggest host of immigrants in absolute terms, but some smaller nations have a much higher percentage of foreign-born residents.

Digital memory at stake: Why news outlets block the Wayback Machine

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:37
The "Wayback Machine," custodian of digital memory, is fighting for its survival. An increasing number of media outlets are refusing to allow the Web Archive to archive their content.

India news: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu gear up for voting day

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:15
After an intense campaign season, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are hours away from going to the polls. Meanwhile, tributes and messages pour in on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam attack. Follow live.

Australia targets Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam in child safety push

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 05:25
Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam were among the gaming services asked by authorities to explain how they are protecting children from sexual predators and radicalization.

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