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Shock in Kosovo as Hague convicts former President Thaci
The conviction in The Hague of former President Hashim Thaci and three former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has caused consternation in Kosovo — both among political leaders and …
After Neuer: Who will be Germany's new No. 1 goalkeeper?
Following Manuel Neuer's retirement, there are many candidates to succeed him, but which goalkeeper will Jürgen Klopp choose? What factors will play a role? And will Neuer's futur…
Global Gender Gap Report: Women's hard-won gains 'fragile'
Two decades of progress toward gender parity is at risk as women's political representation declines, according to a new World Economic Forum report. At the current pace, the rema…
German drama 'Blindspot Berlin' revisits 2016 Christmas market attack
A decade after the terrorist attack on a Berlin Christmas market, a new German miniseries looks into the institutional failures that allowed the deadly truck rampage to happen.
How extreme heat is hitting wallets
Heat waves, wildfires and floods have cascading economic impacts, causing incomes to decline and the price of basic goods to rise. The trend will escalate as temperatures continue…
The 1969 Massacre of Assyrians At Sorya Remains Unaddressed By the Iraqi Government
Sorya, Iraq -- The modern history of the Assyrians is overshadowed by massacres and genocides. After the Turkish Genocide of 1915 and the Simmele Massacre, the Assyrian people wer…
4,000-year-old Assyrian Merchant Letter Finally Read By Scientists, But Left Unopened
( Dake Kang/AP)Scientists have finally read a letter penned 4,000 years ago. Why was there such a long wait? They had to view it without cracking its secure clay envelope.
Chaldean Dialect of Assyrian Language Finds Its Voice At Oakland
( Andrew McNamara May)On Sept. 9, Oakland University launched its new Chaldean Language and Medical Terminology Program in the Ambassador Rooms of the Oakland Center.
Spanish scientists find first evidence of Diplodocus dinosaur in Europe
Paleontologists in Spain say they have found the first evidence of the long-necked Diplodocus genus of dinosaur outside of North America. They found bones at the rich La Tejeria f…
Why the era of cheap government debt is over
US debt has topped $40 trillion. How risky is the country's growing debt burden. And will investors keep funding Washington's deficits?
Why AI researchers warn humanity could face extinction
Could artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence.
Iran and US: Two countries and the pistachio between them
The pistachios sold across the United States have a surprising history: California's trees trace their roots to Iran. Now, both regions face the same threat — their farmland is si…
Women's Basketball World Cup: Can Germany harness a boom?
Germany thrilled fans at the Women's Basketball World Cup. But even if this sparked a boom in the women's game, the infrastructure simply isn't ready for it.
Africa's richest man Dangote's IPO out of reach in Nigeria
Dangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in t…
The Crusades: How a medieval holy war still shapes politics
In 1095, the Catholic Church launched the Crusades: wars that left millions dead and whose legacy still shapes political and ideological conflicts.
Can Iran replace sea trade with land routes?
Iran is shifting trade toward northern ports and land routes as its southern shipping faces a US blockade. Analysts say the corridors can keep essential goods moving, but cannot r…
Germany's Zverev wins US Open in golden year
Alexander Zverev has won the US Open for the first time, defeating Ben Shelton in the final. It is Zverev's second Grand Slam win of 2026 after a long wait for his first title, bu…
Why are European banks moving gold out of United States?
The Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fears about the reliability of the US, but equally important is the need to keep gold clos…
Corals as climate archive: Are El Nino events intensifying?
Records show that El Nino events have been frequent and often extreme over the past few decades. Is this normal? Or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a clear …
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch of Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.
India looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turn
The BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united?
The 'end of an era' as Goethe-Institut in Russia closes
The Goethe-Institut was one of the last German institutions still operating in Russia. However, following Moscow's decision to close its offices, all employees will have to stop w…
How Celine Dion became a pop culture icon across generations
As the global star kicks off her anticipated Paris residency, here's how Celine Dion managed to gain younger followers while keeping her loyal older fans.
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How a community living under demolition orders from Israel view UK sanctions
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumi…
Watch: Trump says Iran war will end 'immediately' after US midterm elections
The president also blamed the rising price of oil on the war, and said that prices will come down after the coming elections.
How Belarusians still find hope in a silenced country
The documentary "Letters from the Silenced Country" depicts the ongoing repression under the authoritarian regime. Director Andrei Kutsila talked to DW ahead of the film's Venice …
Why we're still looking for dark matter
When physicists said they may have spotted evidence of dark matter almost 100 years after it was proposed as a theory, the internet lit up. Here's why we're searching for the thin…
LIV Golf in financial turmoil: What's next for the sport?
Six months after Saudi Arabia pulled funding from the breakaway organization, LIV Golf have filed for bankruptcy protection. Several of the world's best players signed on to LIV, …
Conspiracy theories can provide answers but not peace
Twenty-five years after 9/11, conspiracy theories about the terrorist attacks persist. But even as an attempt to make sense of a tragedy, psychologists say the benefit in conspira…