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In a rare move, the Israeli military has suspended an entire reserve battalion following an attack on CNN journalists in the occupied West Bank.

Following the 2022-2023 coups in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, the junta regimes turned to Russia, China and even the US. Now, the EU wants to invest more in West Africa's security and growth to forge closer ties.

A rare visit to North Korea by Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko is part of Kim's broader push to deepen its ties with Russia's sphere of influence.

Shabbir Ahmed Lone is accused of plotting terror attacks in India. Elsewhere, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned from the state Legislative Council. DW has the latest.

Israel is debating the approval of a death penalty bill that targets Palestinians. Although the number of countries carrying out executions is declining, the total number of executions is on the rise.

The legislation, introduced by Israel's far-right government, aims to expand the death penalty as a means of deterrence. The Knesset, Israel's parliament, is expected to vote on the bill this week.

Min Aung Hlaing has been replaced by a close ally as military commander. He will now face a three-way vote for president by a parliament mostly loyal to the army.

Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, expected to take place in April, would be the first by a sitting leader of Taiwan's main opposition party in a decade.

Three paintings by French masters Cezanne, Renoir, and Matisse have been taken from a museum near the Italian city of Parma.

The US and Brazil accused each other of blocking an agreement over taxes on international online trade. The WTO is experiencing a period of prolonged deadlock.

One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill.

One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill.

US President Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with Russia or another country delivering oil to Cuba as the island nation faces an acute energy crisis.

After a seven‑month manhunt involving hundreds of officers, Australian police finally caught up with Desmond Freeman, one of the country's most‑wanted criminals.

The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It goes as far as to describe the situation in the United States as a "human rights emergency."

The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to this summer's World Cup. It goes as far as to describe the situation in the United States as a "human rights emergency."

Israel's new, defense-heavy budget comes as its forces fight Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia, while also pursuing operations in Gaza. The UN said one of its peacekeeper was killed in Lebanon. Follow DW for more.

Israeli police said they had notified the church that no mass could be held on Palm Sunday due to safety concerns. Authorities have banned large gatherings since the Iran war began.

The pope has said God rejects the prayers of those who wage war and have "hands full of blood." Leo has also prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass.