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Turkey: DW correspondent Alican Uludag still in custody

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 08:13
Court reporter Alican Uludag has been in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for six weeks, charged with "insulting the president." His lawyers say this is completely disproportionate.

Turkey: DW correspondent Alican Uludag remains in custody

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 08:13
DW correspondent Alican Uludag has been in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for six weeks, charged with 'insulting the president.' His lawyers say this is completely disproportionate.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 06:30
North Korea has fired more missiles toward the sea for a second day. The back-to-back launches came as Pyongyang reiterated that it has no intentions of mending ties with Seoul.

US says Lebanon not part of ceasefire deal, Iran says it is

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 01:45
Donald Trump has said Lebanon is not part of the two-week ceasefire deal that was agreed overnight. Israel launched a massive wave of strikes on Lebanon after the deal was announced. Follow DW.

Iran war: Hegseth declares 'historic' victory for US

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 01:45
Donald Trump has pulled back from threats to destroy Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. His defense secretary said US forces are "not going anywhere." Follow DW.

Iran war: US, Israel, Tehran agree two-week ceasefire

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 01:45
Donald Trump has pulled back from threats to destroy Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister has said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. Follow DW.

Iran war: Trump announces two-week ceasefire

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 01:45
US President Trump has pulled back from threats to annihilate Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.

Afghanistan, Pakistan held 'useful' peace talks, Kabul says

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 22:53
Clashes between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan reignited in February. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring hostile militants, which Kabul denies. China has offered to mediate in easing tensions.

Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 22:34
In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success. But critics say her creator is monetizing the woes of a marginalized group without involving its members.

Artemis II: Crew snaps 'Earthset' in throwback to Apollo 8

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 20:38
The Artemis II astronauts photographed the moment when the Earth dips below the moon's horizon, as they prepare to return to our planet's gravitational pull.

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 19:33
Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied regions killed at least five, including a 12-year-old boy. Ukraine has been pushing for a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter, which is later this week.

UK denies Kanye West entry, music festival canceled

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 18:31
US rapper Ye, formerly called Kanye West, has been denied entry into the UK over his numerous antisemitic outbursts. He had been scheduled to headline a music festival that has now been canceled.

UK denies Kanye West entry, music festival cancelled

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 18:31
US rapper Ye, formerly called Kanye West, has been denied entry into the UK over his numerous antisemitic outbursts. He had been scheduled to headline a music festival that has now been cancelled.

Gunman killed in shootout near Israel's Istanbul consulate

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 17:46
Israel has said it will "not be intimidated" after an apparent failed attack on its consulate in Istanbul. One man was killed who the Turkish government says had links to a terror group.

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.

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