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Turkey detains 11 people over shopping boycott

Migrant boat capsizes near Greek island, leaving 7 dead

India: Lower house passes contentious Muslim land bill

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,000

Germany's asparagus season shrinking

Mass Roman grave discovered outside Vienna

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu review a military honor guard on April 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary

Hungary announces plans to leave ICC as Netanyahu arrives

Hungary said it will withdraw from the ICC as it defies an arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu. DW has the latest.

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Africa

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Why Niger's withdrawal from Lake Chad military force matters

Niger's exit from the Lake Chad military force will weaken regional counterterrorism efforts, analysts say.

Asia

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Myanmar's rulers declare ceasefire to aid relief effort

Myanmar's military government has declared a three-week ceasefire to facilitate rescue and relief efforts.

Germany

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Germany: Sinti and Roma children suffer discrimination

A study on antiziganism in Germany's education sector shows that Sinti and Roma experience hostility — even as children.

Europe

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What are nutria, and how could they possibly be a problem?

This brown, fuzzy critter with its distinctive orange buck teeth may look cute, but it's causing all sorts of trouble.

Middle East

Palestinian children gather at the site of an Israeli strike on a tent housing displaced people.

Gaza: Palestinians bear the brunt of Israel's clampdown

New military corridors, airstrikes, calls for evacuation: Is Israel paving the way for Trump's "Gaza Riviera" plans?

North America

Prison guards of the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) prison in Tecoluca, El Salvador, escort a detainee.

US authorities using wrong allegations to deport migrants?

Although having no criminal record, Venezuelan Franco Caraballo was deported and sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador.

Latin America

Security forces are seen in a northern Mexican community where people have been forced to leave their homes to escape violent gangs.

Hundreds of thousands displaced by gang violence in Mexico

In Mexico, estimated close to 400,000 people are believed to have been displaced by organized crime.

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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake has caused widespread damage in Myanmar, killing hundreds of people in a country already ravaged by civil war. The quake also rocked much of neighboring Thailand.

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Fact check: False content on Myanmar, Thailand earthquake

Online, AI-generated videos and misleading images are falsely depicting the fallout of the recent earthquake in Myanmar.

A photo shows an apartment building collapsed due to an earthquake in Mandalay, central Myanmar, on April 1, 2025. People look on as rescue workers scale the rubble

Myanmar earthquake: Is aid reaching those in need?

While the humanitarian situation in Myanmar remains dire, doubts abound about the junta's ability to facilitate aid.

View of a large number of people bathing in Myanmar's Irrawaddy River during overcast weather. The collapsed Ava Bridge is seen in the background.

Aid agencies urge Myanmar civil war parties to stop fighting

Myanmar's military leader has rejected calls for a ceasefire to allow aid into areas hit by the devastating quake.

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Satellite debris: The growing threat posed by space junk

The remains of dead satellites are increasingly posing a major threat to those still actively orbiting the Earth.

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Turkey's opposition CHP leader speaks to DW

Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest "is an attempt to eliminate political opponents," says CHP leader Ozgur Ozel.

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Silivri prison: Inhumane conditions in Turkey's largest jail

Conditions at the largest high-security jail in Europe, located near Istanbul, are reported to be inhumane.

Still from the series 'Adolescence': a young boy stares directly into the camera.

Netflix series 'Adolescence': Teen masculinity in crisis

A Netflix series is causing a stir. It explores the effect of toxic masculinity influencers on today's youth.

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Space junk damaging satellites: How do we remove it?

The Earth’s orbit needs a garbage truck. Can technology solve the problem?

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Fact check: Real or fake — can you tell the difference?

Are you a good fact-checker? You can test your knowledge here: Can you spot the fakes?

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Scotland’s polluted Loch Long

Tucked away in the Scottish Highlands, Loch Long appears pristine – but it’s heavily contaminated with microplastics.

South Africa's youngest Masterchef winner

What’s cooking for Bridget Mangwandi, South Africa’s youngest MasterChef winner?

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An insider's guide to Accra's lively art scene

Why Afroscope is among Accra's best artists.

A man in white rubber gloves instals one of the many metal pipes of an organ in a church in Germany.

German craftsmanship: How are organ pipes made?

The organ craftsmanship practiced in Germany is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. #handwerkskunst

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Uruguay's unique 6X6 beach buses

Converted military trucks carry tourists to Uruguay’s isolated coast. How did that happen?

An AI-based drone system by sensors technology company Dryad. It looks like a large green ball and is standing in front of a forest, with a firetruck visible in the background

Is AI revolutionizing the way we combat wildfires?

Rapid action is crucial in the event of forest fires. Artificial intelligence and modern technologies can help.

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