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South Korea turns to EU to revive talks with the North

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:22
Seoul's unification minister has urged Brussels to act as mediator in North-South discussions, but Pyongyang still seems to show little appetite for interaction.

Homegrown energy is slashing US energy bills

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:15
In times of skyrocketing energy prices, some US citizens are making big savings by producing electricity at home.

How to insulate your household from soaring energy bills

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:15
In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home looks more appealing than ever.

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:15
In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing.

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:15
In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing.

One in five young Germans plan to leave the country

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 14:48
A recent study shows that as many as one in five Germans between the ages of 14 and 29 are actively thinking about moving to another country — and 40% plan to do so in the long term.

France: One killed as high-speed TGV train derails after truck crash

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 14:10
The driver of a high-speed train has died in northern France after his train collided with a truck transporting military material. The train was carrying 243 people, at least a dozen of whom were injured in the crash.

Europe mulls the prospect of a NATO without the US

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 14:09
As the US president escalates threats to destroy Iran, will NATO be collateral damage? A former American ambassador says the alliance is "not dead" but "deeply damaged" by trans-Atlantic divisions.

Hungary: US dispatches JD Vance to aid Orban reelection bid

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:16
The US is deploying Vice President JD Vance to stump for longtime Hungarian PM Viktor Orban who trails in election polls. Orban is a symbol of the global far-right and an inspiration for Donald Trump.

India news: Nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam attains criticality

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 11:53
India is advancing its civil nuclear program with its Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam now able to self-sustain a nuclear chain reaction. In other news, nine police officers have been sentenced to death. DW has more.

Germany news: Minister floats fare-dodging decriminalization

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 11:24
A debate is brewing about whether fare-evasion on trams, buses and trains in Germany should no longer be a criminal offense. Meanwhile, companies are starting to feel the pinch of war in the Middle East. DW has more.

Iran war: Trump amps up threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:22
Trump warned a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, adding, however, "maybe something ... wonderful could happen, who knows." Meanwhile, strikes were reported on Kharg Island.

Iran war: Tehran defiant as Trump deadline nears

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:22
Tehran says it wants a permanent end to the war but refused to fully open the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Donald Trump warning it to meet his demands or be "taken out." Follow DW for more.

Taiwan opposition leader heads to China for 'peace'

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:10
Kuomintang's chairwoman Cheng Li-wun hopes to meet Xi Jinping during her visit to China. Her goal, she said, is to "to preserve peace is to preserve Taiwan."

Can small nuclear reactors solve Europe's energy woes?

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:21
Supporters say modular reactors are key to meeting energy goals, but critics say they're a costly distraction.

Can small modular nuclear reactors solve Europe's energy woes?

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:21
Supporters say modular nuclear reactors are essential to meeting energy and climate goals, but critics slam them as a "costly distraction" that "won't solve any of our energy problems."

Australia arrests decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith on war crimes charges

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 08:49
Ben Roberts-Smith is a Victoria Cross recipient and had been linked to the murder of unarmed civilians while deployed in Afghanistan.

Vietnam elects Communist Party leader To Lam as president

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 08:45
The election of To Lam as the state president marks a shift in Vietnam's power structure where party leadership and state presidency were held by different people.

Congo joins US list of third-country deportation destinations

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 22:58
The DRC said it would "temporarily" receive migrants from the US, becoming the latest African nation to agree to do so.

North Korea: Kim's daughter now seen as likely heir — South

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 19:09
Seoul's spy service says the North Korean leader's "most beloved" daughter is increasingly seen as a likely successor. Officials say her appearances at military events are meant to normalize the idea of a female heir.

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