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Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars
A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation?
Swing Youth: In Nazi Germany, jazz was an act of defiance
The Nazis denounced jazz music as "degenerate art," despite its widespread popularity in Germany. As the Nazis clamped down on expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed t…
International aid cuts complicate Congo's Ebola epidemic
The scaling back of development aid has contributed to the inability to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. German organizations are calling for a majo…
How Toone is navigating grief through football
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.
How Toone is navigating grief through football
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.
Pigeons' livers may enable magnetic navigation when the sun doesn't shine, study finds
A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. A key part of the long-sought answer could …
The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs that no longer respond to treatment. Is there a way out?
Learning from Ukraine war, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.
Suez, Panama canals charge for transit — why can't Hormuz?
Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to ship through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and…
New Ebola cases in Congo: What you need to know
The virus spreads from direct person-to-person contact. But here's what makes it especially lethal: it persists in corpses, and funeral practices often take place precisely when b…
Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
Strategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.
Europe's energy problem isn't green power — it's storage
Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but …
Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?
The wind boom Trump couldn't stop
Even with fierce opposition, offshore wind projects are multiplying along US coasts — signaling a massive shift in energy.
Blinded by the light pollution: Cities seek to restore night
Artificial lights are blotting out the moon and stars, harming human health, and disrupting the natural world. Why is this a problem? And how can we stop it without sitting in the…
'I broke the curse' - the fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion
When 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open it was unthinkable it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.
'I broke the curse' - the fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion
When 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open it was unthinkable it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.
The summer a golden generation lost its shine
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.
The summer a golden generation lost its shine
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.
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Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response
The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City
Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the cit…
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says
The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.
Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting
The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff
The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.