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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.

Hungary: Orban election loss reverberates across Central Europe

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 14:57
Viktor Orban's crushing defeat in the April 12 election will have far-reaching consequences for Europe's political landscape — and especially for neighboring Czechia and Slovakia, which are run by his political allies.

Orban's defeat in Hungary reverberates across Central Europe

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 14:57
Viktor Orban's crushing defeat in the April 12 election will have far-reaching consequences for Europe's political landscape — and especially for neighboring Czechia and Slovakia, which are run by his political allies.

New whale sighting on German-Danish border

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 14:52
A Beluga whale has made its way from the coast of Denmark towards the border with Germany, according to local media. The sighting comes after a humpback whale stranded in the Baltic Sea captivated Germany last month.

Haiti: Several police arrested over stampede which killed 25

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 14:33
The arrests included five police officers. The deadly stampede occurred at a former military citadel in the north of the country.

Germany, Ukraine discuss drone deal as Merz hosts Zelenskyy

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 14:31
EU membership for Ukraine, European involvement in peace talks and a comprehensive ​bilateral drone deal were all on the agenda as Chancellor Merz hosted President Zelenskyy. DW has more.

Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 14:15
A Chinese student has been found guilty of drugging and raping a woman in Munich over a period of months. The perpetrator was a member of a Telegram chat group where men organized rapes and shared images of their crimes.

Spanish premier calls for a stronger bond between China and EU on Beijing trip

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 12:59
Spain has been one of Europe's loudest voices calling for expanding trade with China and treating it as a strategic ally, rather than an economic and geopolitical rival.

South Korea sentences 90‑year‑old woman for money laundering

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 12:39
The woman was helping her son launder drug revenues while he was in prison in Cambodia. The court's one-year prison term took into consideration her age and clean record prior to the laundering.

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