US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what's next?
The United States and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal to end the war, casting uncertainty over a fragile two-week ceasefire.
Zelenskyy, Putin mark Easter amid truce breach allegations
Orthodox Christians have been celebrating Easter in both Ukraine and Russia, with both countries' armed forces accusing each other of breaching a ceasefire.
Boosting women's role in politics, Dutch-style
Some 504 women were elected in recent Dutch local elections, with a "Vote for a Woman" campaign boosting their chances to gather preferential votes. Despite the record figure, women remain underrepresented.
Hacking women's political underrepresentation, Dutch-style
Some 504 women were elected in recent Dutch local elections, with a "Vote for a Woman" campaign boosting their chances to gather preferential votes. Despite the record figure, women remain underrepresented.
Benin election: Finance minister Wadagni expected to win
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, Paul Hounkpe, has a much lower profile.
Benin heads to the polls to elect a new president
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, Paul Hounkpe, has a much lower profile.
Does age verification for social media help protect kids?
A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can such bans really tackle the problems social media poses?
Germany: Betting on elections is illegal — but possible
Online gambling is gaining traction in Germany. Using prediction markets like Polymarket to bet on political events remains illegal, but it is almost impossible to police.
Haiti: More than 30 killed in stampede at historical fort
A deadly stampede broke out during an annual event to celebrate Citadelle Laferriere, a UNESCO-listed fort that is a symbol of Haiti's hard-won independence.
Germany: Bundesliga side Union Berlin appoint first female head coach
Marie-Louise Eta has become the first-ever female head coach of a senior men's side in European football's top five leagues. The 34-year-old already has substantial coaching experience in men's football.
India: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
Asha Bhosle was one of the world's most prolific recording artists, with some 11,000 songs. She is one of the most celebrated voices of Bollywood songs in Indian history.
China boosts ties with Taiwan after opposition leader visits
China said it would resume flights between Taiwan and more cities on the mainland, as well as easing bans on Taiwanese food and TV shows.
Germany news: Most Germans see decline in public manners
Most Germans think people's manners are getting worse, although most rate themselves as polite. Meawhile, there's trouble at the top of Europe's largest economy amid a dispute over fuel price relief. DW has more.
India news: Jaishankar meets UAE deputy PM to discuss Iran war
India is reaching out to its key economic partners in the Middle East to take stock of the impact of the Iran war and ensure smooth trade. Meanwhile, PM Modi is busy campaigning in West Bengal. DW has more.
Ireland clears refinery blockade as fuel protests trigger nationwide shortages
Authorities used force to reopen the country's only refinery, after days of disruption over petrol prices left fuel pumps dry and threatened emergency services operations.
What could come after a rules-based world order?
The war between the US, Israel and Iran was, for many, a sign that the rules-based world order, a set of principles developed after World War II, is collapsing. If that era is over, what could be next?
Hungary election: Orban concedes 'painful' defeat to Magyar
Veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban has acknowledged the landslide victory of Peter Magyar and his Tisza party in Hungary's parliamentary election. DW has the latest.
Hungary election: Orban faces tight race in pivotal vote
Hungarians are heading to the polls in an election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. Opposition leader Peter Magyar has emerged as the biggest threat to Orban's grip on power.
Hungary election: Peter Magyar challenges long-time leader Viktor Orban
Hungarians are heading to the polls in an election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. Opposition leader Peter Magyar has emerged as the biggest threat to Orban's grip on power.
Iran war: Trump orders Strait of Hormuz naval blockade
Trump said the US Navy would begin blockading the shipping channel "effective immediately." It comes after US and Iranian negotiators failed to reach a deal. DW has more.
