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Unpacking the 2026 Venice Biennale controversies and highlights

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 17:45
Russia's return to the international contemporary art exhibition, as well as the participation of Israel and the US, have sparked politicized backlash.

Sudan war fuels child hunger crisis

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 15:29
Sudan's war, now in its fourth year, has displaced millions, leaving parts of the country facing famine. Aid agencies warn that children are bearing the brunt as food shortages worsen and humanitarian funding declines.

Sudan war enters fourth year as child hunger crisis deepens

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 15:29
Sudan’s war has displaced millions, leaving parts of the country facing famine. Aid agencies warn children are bearing the brunt as food shortages worsen and humanitarian funding declines.

Is Vietnam becoming more like China?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 15:08
After Vietnam's lawmakers unanimously elected Communist Party chief To Lam as the country's president, analysts are asking whether Vietnam aims to copy Chinese President Xi Jinping's political model.

Is To Lam's Vietnam turning into Xi Jinping's China?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 15:08
After Vietnam's lawmakers unanimously elected Communist Party chief To Lam as the country's president, analysts are asking whether Vietnam aims to copy China's political model.

Bundesliga debut by female coach marred by misogyny

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:29
Marie-Louise Eta's historic debut as a head coach in the men's Bundesliga ended in defeat. While her appointment is a sign of progress, the reactions to it leave no doubt about how much is still to be done.

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 13:53
Preliminary results show that former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria's general election with a clear majority and the biggest result for a single party since 1997. Will Bulgaria finally get a stable government?

China's chip ambitions shake up global tech industry

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:46
US curbs on advanced chips pushed China to focus on its own semiconductor ecosystem. And while it trails at the very cutting edge, China's "good‑enough" technology is fast powering much of the global economy.

How China's chip expansion puts pressure on global rivals

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:46
US curbs on advanced chips pushed China to focus on its own semiconductor ecosystem. And while it trails at the very cutting edge, China's "good‑enough" technology is fast powering much of the global economy.

How China is reshaping the global chip industry

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:46
US curbs on advanced chips pushed China to focus on its own semiconductor ecosystem. And while it trails at the very cutting edge, China's "good‑enough" technology is fast powering much of the global economy.

Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:28
The 7.4-magnitude quake off northern Iwate prefecture could be felt as far as Tokyo. Residents have been urged to evacuate northern coastal regions ahead of a tsunami.

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev wins ‌election

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:16
Rumen Radev's new center-left party, Progressive Bulgaria has won an absolute majority in the country's eighth general election in five years. Both Russia and the EU have already sent their congratulations.

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev on course to win election

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 12:16
Rumen Radev's new center-left party, Progressive Bulgaria, is on course to win Bulgaria's eighth general election in five years. But Radev's pro-Moscow tilt puts pressure on Brussels.

Ukraine hits Russian Black Sea port city, 1 dead

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 11:54
Russian authorities said one man was killed in a Ukrainian drone raid on city of Tuapse. Meanwhile, Russia arrested a German woman in an alleged bomb plot. DW has the latest.

Iran war: 'No plans' for fresh peace talks, Tehran says

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 11:41
Pakistan is preparing to host a second round of negotiations, but doubts remain as to whether they will take place, after the US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship. DW has the latest.

US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 11:07
Trump has said that the US is in "armed conflict" with cartels, as its military campaign has killed at least 180 people since last year amid criticism over its legality.

Germany news: Timmy the stranded whale back on the move

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 10:49
The struggling humpback whale is due to be fitted with a radio transmitter to help follow his recovery. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz has promised that Germany is prepared for any crisis. DW has more.

Will Venezuela's oil sector reform attract investors?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 08:27
After the US ousted Maduro and effectively seized control of Venezuela's oil industry, the country's economy has been transitioning rapidly. The interim government is wooing investors but lacks democratic backing.

Venezuela's oil reform aims to lure private investors

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 08:27
After the US ousted Maduro and effectively seized control of Venezuela's oil industry, the country's economy has been transitioning rapidly. The interim government is wooing investors but lacks democratic backing.

The German refugees who found shelter in Yugoslavia

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 08:23
After the Nazis seized power in 1933, many Germans escaped by fleeing abroad. Some ended up in what was then Yugoslavia. German historian Marie Janine Calic tells their story.

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