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Germany: Sudan aid conference in Berlin raises €1.3B

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 18:26
The war in Sudan is entering its fourth year with international attention focused on other conflicts. The conference in Berlin is aiming to bring back some attention to help fund urgent projects.

South Africa appoints veteran Afrikaner politician Roelf Meyer as US ambassador amid tense Trump ties

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 18:18
South Africa has appointed a prominent Afrikaner politician, Roelf Meyer, to the ambassadorial role in Washington. This comes amid allegations from the Trump administration of a "white genocide" in the country.

German health minister announces billions in cutbacks

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 18:02
The comprehensive reform package aims to plug a multi-billion-euro hole in Germany's expensive healthcare system. The reforms include mandatory second opinions for costly surgeries and no more homeopathy.

What's behind Israeli attacks along Lebanon's Litani River?

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 17:12
Israel is pushing forward with plans to remove Lebanese homes and residents from between the Litani River and its own border, creating a buffer zone. Why is the area strategically important in the Middle East conflict?

What's behind Israel's attacks along Lebanon's Litani River?

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 17:12
Israel is pushing forward with plans to remove Lebanese homes and residents from between the Litani River and its own border, creating a buffer zone. Why is the area strategically important in the Middle East conflict?

Iran sees hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 17:07
After six weeks of war, job losses are growing in Iran. Destroyed industrial facilities have brought production in many sectors to a standstill, hitting Iranian workers particularly hard.

Iran: Hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 17:07
After six weeks of war, job losses are growing in Iran. Destroyed industrial facilities have brought production in many sectors to a standstill, hitting Iranian workers particularly hard.

EU chief urges bloc-wide push on age verification app to protect children online

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:22
EU chief calls for a bloc-wide push on an age verification app to protect children online. If enforced, users will have to prove their age to access legally restricted sites.

Attacks on US academics: A microcosm of a larger threat to democracy

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:08
In the new DW documentary "Democracy Under Attack: Can Dündar and Trump's America," the Turkish press freedom icon looks at the parallels between the erosion of democracy in the US and his home country.

India's aviation boom hits turbulence amid Iran war

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:52
From longer routes to higher fares, the Middle East conflict is exposing vulnerabilities in India's fast-growing airline sector.

Turkey: School shooting leaves 9 dead

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:43
The deadly shooting comes just a day after a similar incident in the country in which 16 people were injured.

Iran war: White House mulling fresh talks with Tehran

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:32
The Trump administration is considering plans for a second round of in-person talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. DW has the latest.

Iran war: Tehran threatens Red Sea, Gulf trade

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:32
The Iranian military said it will seek to disrupt trade in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf if a US naval blockade continues. Meanwhile, Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon are trading fresh attacks. DW has the latest.

Solar power in Morocco's desert: Bold vision, mixed results

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 14:56
A massive solar tower in the Moroccan desert is the beacon of an ambitious push for a clean energy future. But fossil fuels and grid constraints stand in the way.

Hungary's Magyar hoping to form new government in early May

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 13:53
Hungary's new government could take power in just a few weeks after Peter Magyar met with President Solyuk. Magyar also called on the Orban-aligned president to step down.

Kanye West postpones France concert after UK visa denial

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 13:16
Earlier in April, West was denied a UK visa, which led to the cancellation of his headline appearance at Wireless Festival. The entry denial was based on his repeated antisemitic remarks.

Xi hails China-Russia ties, signals bigger role in Iran war

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 13:13
Xi calls partnership with Russia "precious," as world leaders turn to China amid the Middle East crisis.

Women's workwear: When proper fit becomes a safety issue

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 13:01
With limited options, many women in trades and industry have to wear men's workwear. But a poor fit causes discomfort and can compromise safety. Now, some firms are stepping up to design safer, better-fitting gear.

From Kipling to OnlyFans: how sex work has been named, framed and debated across history and language.

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:49
A Bonn exhibition traces the cultural history of sex work and shows how the words used to describe it have shaped stigma, policy and lived experience.

What we call sex work — and what it says about society

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:49
A Bonn exhibition traces the cultural history of sex work and shows how the words used to describe it have shaped stigma, policy and lived experience.

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