Artemis II Crew Set to Splash Down in Pacific
Published April 10, 2026 last updated April 10, 2026 The four crew members are preparing to reenter the Earth's atmosphere before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. Follow DW.
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Lufthansa cabin crew begin strike
Cabin crew at German flag carrier Lufthansa walked off of their jobs on Friday, with a strike that began at midnight (2200 Thursday GMT) and that will affect hundreds of flights. Some 20,000 flight attendants have been called to strike until 10 p.m. on Friday.
Judge Orders Pentagon to Reinstate Reporters' Access
The Pentagon is defying a court order that required it to restore access to credentialed reporters, a US judge ruled on Thursday. US District Judge Paul Friedman said the Pentagon must comply with his order and restore reporters' access to the US Defense Department. Why are Pentagon reporters denied access?
Putin Orders Ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holiday, the Kremlin said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had called for an Easter ceasefire earlier this week. Putin had declared a similar ceasefire last Easter, but each sides accused the other of violations.
Melania Trump Denies Connection to Jeffrey Epstein
US first lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied having ever maintained a friendship with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today," she read from a prepared statement in an address from the White House. "The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect.
Ukraine and Syria Deepen Diplomatic and Security Ties
During his tour of the Middle East early this month, Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Syria, a country that until recently was a close ally of Russia. The Ukrainian president's visit to the Syrian capital Damascus and his talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa mark the resumption and strengthening of Ukraine's diplomatic efforts in the region.
OECD: Global Aid Plummets in 2025 After Major US Cuts
International development aid fell by 23% in real terms in 2025 to the lowest levels since 2015, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Thursday. Preliminary data pointed to the largest dip in donations from members and associates of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) since records began.
Hungary voters back EU membership but question Ukraine aid
As Hungary's April 12 general election nears, opinion polls continue to point to a slight lead for Peter Magyar, the challenger to longstanding incumbent Viktor Orban, albeit with many voters still undecided and results varying by polling institute.