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The week in pictures: Mideast war, a lunar mission and Holy Week processions
The war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending as President Donald Trump exchanged threats with the Iranian regime and jittery markets sent oil prices surging. The week also saw NASA launch its first crewed lunar mission in half-a-century...
In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants
Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment.
I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well
You may be familiar with Gemini as the thing that's in every Google service you use - whether you want it or not. While it's been a constant, sometimes unwelcome presence in Gmail for at least the past year, it's a relatively new addition to Maps...
Iran war suspends Easter church gatherings in Dubai, but Christians remain defiant against attacks
Due to safety concerns as Iran’s attacks continue, churches in Dubai suspended Easter in-person masses to avoid large gatherings. Catholic Christians in the UAE and the Gulf have embraced Easter’s message with hope and defiance amid the constant...
India's growth forecast slashed to 6% amid Iran war
The Iran war and its impact on global energy supply will dampen India’s growth momentum, said the Moody's credit ratings agency. DW has the latest.
Trump offers no concrete plan as Strait of Hormuz closure shocks Europe
Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.
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In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants
Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment.
India's growth forecast slashed to 6% amid Iran war
The Iran war and its impact on global energy supply will dampen India’s growth momentum, said the Moody's credit ratings agency. DW has the latest.
Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good?
The first thing you notice about the Slate Truck is its size. It's small, surprisingly so. In a country where trucks often come with their own zip code, Slate's pickup is refreshingly puny, measuring 174.6 inches long, 70.6 inches wide, and 69.3...
Pope's Easter message: Leaders must choose peace over war
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff on Sunday. In his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" blessing, he called for world leaders to wage peace, not war.
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Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.
Iran’s ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust
Zarif’s plan calls for limits on Iran’s nuclear programme and reopening Strait of Hormuz in return for end to sanctions.
In Iran, social media posts noted explosions, aircraft in area US jet was downed
Reporting from Tehran, FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah says that around 3am local time, social media posts mentioned "explosions and aircraft near the city of Yasuj in central Iran" where the US F-15 jet was downed. Around an hour later, President Donald...
US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images
Company says move amid US-Israel war on Iran comes after a request from the US government.
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I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well
You may be familiar with Gemini as the thing that's in every Google service you use - whether you want it or not. While it's been a constant, sometimes unwelcome presence in Gmail for at least the past year, it's a relatively new addition to Maps...
Best Apple Watch Bands of 2026: Nike, Hermés, and More
We've actually been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I've rounded up the best for every occasion.
Lamine Yamal’s anger after Barcelona’s La Liga win downplayed by Flick
Yamal's unhappiness at the end of the match against Atletico Madrid was over missed scoring opportunities, Flick says.
With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid
Amid mass displacement and collapsing trust in institutions, digital wallets are becoming critical conduits for aid, connecting diaspora donors directly with communities on the ground.