Pope Visits Cameroon as Separatists Pause Fighting
Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech as he celebrates a Mass in the Saint Augustine Basilica in Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, on the second day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa.
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Beluga Seen in Flensburg Firth on German‑Danish Border
A white Beluga whale has been spotted in the narrow straits around the Flensburg Firth, the waterway which divides Germany from Denmark near the northern German city of Flensburg.
Haiti Arrests After Citadelle Stampede Kills 25
Haiti entered a three-day period of mourning on Tuesday over a fatal stampede that left 25 people dead over the weekend at a historic mountaintop fortress in the north of the country. National police said on Monday they arrested seven people in the town of Milot, at the foot of the citadel, suspected of involvement.
Merz Hosts Zelenskyy as Germany and Ukraine Deepen Drone Ties
Skip next section The impressions of DW's correspondent at the press briefing April 14, 2026 The impressions of DW's correspondent at the press briefing Wearing a simple black suit, black shirt and black sneakers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stood at the podium during a press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin.
Man convicted over repeated drugging and rape in Germany
"I know I did something terrible and that it has had terrible consequences," Zhongyi J*, a 27-year-old Chinese student, told a Munich court in February. Today, J* was found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and seven counts of aggravated rape and sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison.
Sanchez Seeks Stronger China Ties as Spain Positions as EU Bridge
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is in China for his fourth visit in the past four years. Spain presents itself as a bridge between China and the European Union at times when Europe's ties with the United States have been strained.
South Korean court jails 90‑year‑old for laundering drug funds
A South Korean court has sentenced a 90-year-old woman to one year in jail for helping her jailed son launder drug proceeds, the Korea Herald reported. The son is a trafficking ringleader currently in Cambodian jail.
Spanish PM's Wife Charged in Corruption Probe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez' wife, Begona Gomez, has been formally charged with corruption, following a years-long criminal investigation into charges she and her husband deny.
Colombia Approves Culling of Escobar’s Introduced Hippos
The Colombian government authorized plans on Monday to cull up to 80 free-roaming hippopotamuses that scientists say are threatening local communities and ecosystems. The animals displace native species and disrupt fragile habitats, according to environmental experts.
Evergrande Founder Hui Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Bribery
The founder of China's Evergrande Group, the most indebted property developer in the world, has pleaded guilty to charges including fraud and bribery, a Chinese court in the southern city of Shenzhen has said.
Ambedkar at 135: Legacy and the Ongoing Fight Against Caste
Skip next section Nitish Kumar steps down as Bihar chief minister April 14, 2026 Nitish Kumar steps down as Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar was the longest-serving CM of BIharImage: Santosh Kumar/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA/picture alliance Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to the governor, ending his tenure as the longest serving CM of the state.
EU welcomes Hungary’s election result, eyes closer cooperation
"Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight," said Ursula von der Leyen on election night. The country was reclaiming its European path, she wrote on X, adding that the European Union would become stronger as a result.