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Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election

Bulgarian voters are going to the polls for the eighth time in five years amid a long-running political crisis. A left-leaning, pro-Russian former president is seen as favorite to win.

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UNIFIL: Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

This week's shelling of a UN observation tower is the latest crisis in the 46 years of the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon. DW looks into the UN force's background, its mandate and why it faces criticism.

Europe looks to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz

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A coalition of nonbelligerent states led by France and the UK has said it is ready to lead an international mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. But that won't be deployed before the Iran war is over.

Germany-Israel divide deepens after Merz criticism

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The Israeli finance minister's sharp criticism of the German chancellor's views on Israel's settlement policy is just the latest sign of a growing estrangement. What's the current state of German-Israeli relations?

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

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Bulgarians will vote in their eighth parliamentary election in five years on April 19. Former President Rumen Radev is projected to win. Radev, who has a record of pro-Russian stances, is pledging to fight corruption.

Can Iran justify its

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Iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful, civilian purposes, including energy production. But the figures and statistics paint a different picture.