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Exclusive images: Nightly pro-govt rallies spread in Iran
Since the war between the US, Israel and Iran began on February 28th, an increasing number of Iranians have been gathering in Tehran's main squares, but also in areas across the country, to express their support of the regime. With exclusive images...
German deepfake porn case sparks protests and pressure for change in law
Germany's government is facing pressure to toughen laws against digital violence after a prominent television actor accused her former husband of posting AI-generated porn resembling her on fake online accounts purporting to belong to her. The case...
Daylight saving time: A history of fact, folklore and fuss
From wartime strategy to Halloween lobbying lore, the legacy of daylight saving time is tangled in culture, commerce and contested claims.
At 40, Lady Gaga isn't done revolutionizing pop music
As iconic as undefinable, Lady Gaga has left quite a mark on the world of music. Here's how she reinvented pop — and reached millions by opening up about her trauma and illness.
Rubio attends G7 meeting in France for talks on Iran, Ukraine
European foreign ministers on Friday used a G7 meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to press the case that Russia was helping Iran target US forces in the Middle East war. Rubio joined the second day of the gathering of ministers of...
'Conflicting and confusing statements from Trump': The latest from Iran
US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets, saying talks on ending the war were "going very well" as Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran early Friday. Trump had earlier denied that he was...
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Attacks on ships reported after Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz
Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile, a French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon. Follow DW for more.
Strait of Hormuz : Iran to block transit until US lifts its blockade
Tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, with Iran briefly reopening the Strait of Hormuz before closing it again after around 20 hours. Tehran says the US is not respecting the terms of the agreement reached, casting further doubt on the...
Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade
Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile, a French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon. Follow DW for more.
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Trump claims on Iranian concessions trigger questions, rejections in Tehran
The political drama culminates with the IRGC announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is once again restricted.
Germany news: Iran war not causing migration wave — Dobrindt
German Interior Minister Dobrindt says that no increased migration to Europe has so far occurred amid the Iran war. An explosion in an underpass in a western town has killed one person. DW has more.
India: Parliament fails to pass women's quota bill after delimitation uproar
Indian government's bid to redraw voting boundaries tied to quotas for women legislators was blocked in a parliament vote. It is the first major legislative setback for PM Modi's government. DW has the latest.
Sanchez, Lula rally left-wing leaders in Spain amid far-right surge
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are set to co-chair a gathering of left-wing leaders in Barcelona on Saturday aimed at countering the rise of the far right and strengthening democratic...
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The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why
New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.
Iran’s deputy FM says no date for more US talks until ‘framework’ agreed
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister said talks with the US cannot happen until the two sides agree on a shared ‘framework'.
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Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution
Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.