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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…
AI 'SpongeBob' parody of problems in Egypt draws scrutiny of authorities
A take on the hit US TV series has become an unlikely tool for Egyptians to complain about life amid strict surveillance.
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…
The billion-euro trade driving Europe's eels to extinction
Traffickers are making big bucks smuggling millions of critically endangered eels across continents, using suitcases on planes and legal loopholes to deliver them to dinnerplates.…
The Bayeux Tapestry in London: What's behind the hype?
The exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum is eagerly anticipated across the UK, as the medieval masterpiece is considered by many to be a symbol of the country's…
EU sports commissioner says FIFA is 'damaging to football'
Speaking to DW, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef hit out at world football's governing body over its "poor governance."
Orchard Lake Museum to host Chaldean history celebration - C&G Newspapers
Orchard Lake Museum to host Chaldean history celebration C&G Newspapers
Are women better than men at endurance running?
Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?
British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.
In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers
Palestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel's government says it is a "big mistake".