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South Korea: Ex-first lady Kim handed longer graft sentence

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 14:18
Kim Keon Hee, wife of Yoon Suk Yeol, now faces a four-year jail sentence on charges of stock manipulation and bribery. The court also found she accepted gifts from a contentious church, knowing it expected favors.

Austrian man admits plot to attack 2024 Taylor Swift concert

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 12:57
An Austrian citizen accused of planning an attack at one of Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna in 2024 pleaded guilty as his trial opened on Tuesday. The man was also tried on various terrorism charges.

Fact check: Cloud seeding didn't make it rain in Iran

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 12:53
Some social media users have claimed the alleged destruction of a climate research center in the United Arab Emirates caused intense precipitation in Iran. But those claims are misleading.

Bundesliga games abroad unlikely, but for how long?

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 12:35
New proposals from FIFA will allow domestic leagues to host one game abroad a season. As a result, Europe's football leagues could face a big change sooner rather than later.

What Renault's new EV reveals about the global auto industry

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 12:12
French carmaker Renault no longer sells its brand in the Chinese market, but it's not afraid to design and develop them there. It's just one more sign of big shifts in the global auto industry.

Iran war: US wary of peace plan postponing nuclear deal

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 11:52
The White House has reportedly not ruled out a proposal from Iran to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts a blockade. However, US officials say any agreement must include a nuclear deal. DW has more.

Jimmy Kimmel says Melania Trump joke not 'call to assassination'

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 11:34
Donald and Melania Trump attacked the comedian for a joke he made several days before a man opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

India news: Google starts work on largest AI hub outside US in Vizag

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 11:11
Work has begun on a sprawling $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam as India pushes to become a tech powerhouse. Meanwhile, West Bengal is getting ready for a second round of voting. DW has the latest.

'Marine unicorns' aren't loving Arctic noise

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:01
Narwhals are fleeing Canada's far north. Researchers suspect a link to noise pollution from increasing ship traffic.

Canada's Arctic noise is no party for narwhals

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:01
Known as the "unicorns of the sea," narwhals are fleeing Canada's far north. Researchers suspect a link to noise pollution from increasing ship traffic.

Mexico: Special forces capture cartel leader 'El Jardinero'

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 09:44
A leading member of the Jalisco cartel and possible successor to "El Mencho," who was killed earlier this year, was nabbed by the Mexican military while hiding in a ditch.

Germany news: Major raids carried out against Hells Angels

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 09:10
A large-scale police operation in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia has targeted biker gang crime. Meanwhile, Germany is to bid again for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council. DW has more.

Indonesia: Many killed in train collision near Jakarta

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 06:20
A long-distance train crashed into the rear car of a stopped commuter train outside Jakarta, killing at least 14 people.

Mali on edge as insurgency tests junta's resolve

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 21:46
The death of Malian defense minister Sadio Camara amid a series of coordinated assaults on several Malian cities is posing a serious challenge to the junta in Bamako, analysts say.

China blocks Meta's $2B acquisition of AI startup Manus

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 21:35
Manus claimed to revolutionize agentic AI. Now Chinese authorities are forcing Meta to unwind its purchase of the company in what analysts believe could set a new precedent.

Gala shooting suspect charged with attempt to murder Trump

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 21:23
A suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner made his first court appearance. Meanwhile, Britain's King Charles III arrived in the US after a security review cleared the planned trip. Follow DW.

Clashes over water resources in Chad kill over 40 people

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 19:17
Community clashes over water resources are becoming increasingly common in Chad, feuled by extreme weather. The latest violence spread across a wide area around a water well, prompting the military to intervene.

EU weighs giving US data for fewer travel restrictions

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 18:56
The European Union is negotiating a framework that could allow US authorities to search national databases across much of the bloc as the price for keeping visa-free travel.

Putin pledges support for Iran in talks with FM Araghchi

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 18:02
Russia's Vladimir Putin told Iran's Abbas Araghchi that Iranians would navigate the "difficult period" of war and he hoped for peace soon. Araghchi is visiting Russia at a time when talks with the US remain on hold.

How the Iran war is bringing back 'citizenship as a weapon'

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:41
Some Gulf states, trapped between Iran, Israel and the US in the current war, have started revoking the citizenship of locals considered "traitors." But is it about security — or a way to suppress political dissent?

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