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Germany: Berlin conference for Sudan aims to raise over $1B

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:05
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.

Hungary: What's next for Peter Magyar after election win?

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:24
Peter Magyar has promised nothing less than a "system change" in Hungary. The expectations both at home and abroad are huge. DW explores what Magyar is likely to do on the most pressing issues facing Hungary.

Germany news: Lufthansa air crew strike after pilot walkout

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:55
Cabin crew from Germany's national carrier Lufthansa are staging another walkout, sandwiched between a separate strike by pilots. Meanwhile, a poll has found the far-right AfD well ahead in polls. DW has the latest.

Pakistan secures $3 billion from Saudi Arabia as ties deepen

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:40
Riyadh's funding comes at a critical moment for Islamabad as it prepares for a $3.5 billion loan repayment to the UAE. The funding is expected to help stabilize Pakistan’s foreign reserves.

Nuba Mountains: a fragile refuge on Sudan's frontline

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 09:47
Squeezed between Sudan and South Sudan, the self-governed Nuba Mountains are grappling with complex war dynamics while hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees they are scarcely able to support.

India news: A Dalit officer highlights caste barriers in judiciary

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 09:22
A Dalit officer says discrimination now operates through subtle workplace practices. Meanwhile, Trump calls up Modi over the Middle East conflict. DW has more.

Turkey school shooting injures 16, teenage attacker dead

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 09:18
The former student fired randomly inside the highschool. Among the injured are teachers and students. After being cornered by the police, the attacker took his own life, officials say.

US: Maine pushes for first statewide pause on AI data centers

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 06:58
While the move by the US state is temporary, it reflects mounting public fears over electricity costs, land use and environmental risks.

Iran war: US will make Iran 'thrive' if it ditches nukes

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 06:11
US President Donald Trump wants a "grand bargain" with Tehran, where the US can make Iran "thrive and prosper," according to Vice President JD Vance. DW has more.

France's Renault slashes engineer jobs amid pressure from Chinese carmakers

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 03:30
The French carmaker said it would cut up to 2,400 engineering jobs as the company tries to catch up to Chinese electric vehicles in terms of price and production speed.

Spain: Sanchez government finalizes amnesty plan for undocumented migrants

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 22:59
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government hailed the plan as "an act of justice and a necessity." It will allow unauthorized migrants to apply for temporary residence permits instead, and to start paying taxes.

Lufthansa pilots to strike again for 2 more days, leading to a full working week of disruption

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 22:06
Pilots at Germany's Lufthansa airline will strike again on Thursday and Friday, the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union said. Cabin crew are also striking this week, clouding the company's centenary celebrations

Lebanon: Debate over fake 'plot' to overthrow government

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 21:54
Locals are questioning stories about whether Israel saved Lebanon from a coup to overthrow its government when it bombed Beirut. The debate underscores how divided the country is, as Israel-Lebanon talks begin.

Antisemitic violence at record high for Jews outside Israel

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 21:25
As Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, a new report by Tel Aviv University shows surging cases of severe violence against Jews in the West in 2025.

Sudan: Iran war prompts 'massive' food, fuel price rises; drones kill hundreds of civilians in 2026

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 19:55
German charities warn of increases of 70-80% in the costs of essentials in wartorn Sudan amid the unrest in the Middle East. Donors gather in Berlin on Wednesday on the third anniversary of the outbreak of the war.

Venezuela: 100 days with acting President Delcy Rodriguez

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 18:38
After the US ousted Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro, Washington outlined a three-phase plan for the country. Now, 100 days into interim President Delcy Rodriguez's tenure, the question looms: Will she allow elections?

Germany's aid to Ukraine faces challenges

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 18:02
At Ukrainian-German government talks, Berlin reassures Kyiv it can continue counting on military, civilian, and humanitarian aid, even as political opposition and US cuts create challenges for sustained support.

Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 17:14
China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil, is weighing the fallout of the US naval blockade of Iran's ports and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Could Beijing be drawn into the conflict?

Why India walked away from its bid to host COP33

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 16:34
India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN's top-tier climate conference COP33, marking a shift from PM Narendra Modi's pledge in 2023. Experts and analysts explore what's behind the decision.

The German who recovered from a stroke to seal Olympic first

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 15:33
Kathrin Marchand was an elite rower for years before becoming a doctor. But a stroke at the age of 30 changed everything. Despite the challenges, she has now achieved something no other Olympian ever has.

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