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12 Apr 2026, 17:53 GMT

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An airstrike on a market in Yobe, in northeastern Nigeria, has left scores of people dead and wounded, though details remain unclear. The military said it conducted a "precision" strike on a known terrorist enclave.

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12 Apr 2026, 15:52 GMT

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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.

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12 Apr 2026, 15:10 GMT

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Orthodox Christians have been celebrating Easter in both Ukraine and Russia, with both countries' armed forces accusing each other of breaching a ceasefire.

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12 Apr 2026, 13:59 GMT

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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.

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12 Apr 2026, 13:38 GMT

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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.

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12 Apr 2026, 13:38 GMT

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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.

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12 Apr 2026, 13:36 GMT

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Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can bans really keep children safe online?

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12 Apr 2026, 13:36 GMT

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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?

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12 Apr 2026, 12:36 GMT

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.

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Germany: Betting on elections is illegal — but possible
12 Apr 2026, 10:11 GMT

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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.

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12 Apr 2026, 09:30 GMT

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.

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Germany: Bundesliga side Union Berlin appoint first female head coach
12 Apr 2026, 08:27 GMT

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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.

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12 Apr 2026, 08:19 GMT

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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.

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12 Apr 2026, 08:06 GMT

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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.

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12 Apr 2026, 05:56 GMT

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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.

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12 Apr 2026, 05:16 GMT

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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?

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12 Apr 2026, 03:09 GMT

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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.

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12 Apr 2026, 03:09 GMT

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Veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban has acknowledged the landslide victory of Peter Magyar and his Tisza party in Hungary's parliamentary election. Magyar has promised sweeping reforms.

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