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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.
What makes a vanity project? A history of building for power
As Donald Trump proposes costly redesigns for Washington, DC, the question arises: When do grand projects serve the public — and when do they serve the leader?
Kai Havertz: Arsenal and Germany's man for the big moment
Germany forward Kai Havertz is set to play in his second Champions League final. The Arsenal man is a match winner.
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 …
Robin Asmar on How AI Gave New Life to Classical Assyrian Songs
Robin Asmar on How AI Gave New Life to Classical Assyrian Songs
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?
Are the US and Iran close to reaching a peace deal… again?
BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims.
Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
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.
صباح الخير بيث نهرين / Brikh Safro Bethnahrin
تشاهدون في البرنامج الصباحي #صباح_الخير_بيث_نهرين • في فقرة ܐܘܪ̈ܚܐ ܦܪ̈ܝܫܐ_ممرات منوعة : (من العراق ) أونيل ريحانة مغني وعازف غيتار للحديث عن تجربته في هذا المجال • فقرة الموضة عن …
FIFA World Cup: New York and New Jersey prosecutors probe 'sky-high' ticket prices
US prosecutors have subpoenaed FIFA over expensive World Cup tickets, saying the event is "not an invitation to exploit our residents and visitors."
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?
'Like a prisoner being released' - Relief for Iranians as internet shutdown ends
The government imposed the blackout after the start of the war with the US and Israel in February, cutting most Iranians off from the outside world.
License to play: The new James Bond video game
James Bond is back, and he's as charismatic and daring as ever. The video game "007 First Light" tells the origin story of the British secret agent — and the stakes are high.
The German gym fighting the far right with MMA
The far right is increasingly using MMA to recruit new members. But a gym in Chemnitz, in the east of Germany, is fighting back with a martial arts program focused on diversity an…
How did Berlin's Jewish Hospital and hundreds of its patients survive the Holocaust?
When Red Army troops entered Berlin's Jewish Hospital in 1945, they were astonished to discover hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker.
Ferrari unveils its first all-electric car, the 4-door Luce
The Italian supercar giant has released images of what will be both its first ever pure EV, and its first car that can seat five people. The Luce eyes a younger clientele and the …
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.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 20: A rail hub with symbolic power
Berlin's central station was inaugurated in May 2006. Beyond its functionality, the modern glass-and-steel structure was built to play a key role in reunified Germany.
صباح الخير بيث نهرين / Brikh Safro Bethnahrin
تشاهدون في البرنامج الصباحي #صباح_الخير_بيث_نهرين • في فقرة اسأل طبيبك_ܫܐܠ ܐܣܝܟ݂ د. ساندي آحو دكتورة في طب الأسنان وجراحتها للحديث عن حقائق وخرافات عن طب الأسنان • تقرير اجتماعي ع…
Will SpaceX's IPO fund life on Mars — and a trillionaire?
SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cos…
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…
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
Enhanced Games: Why 'crippling injuries' are the least of it
Doping in sports is nothing new. Athletes at the Enhanced Games will know the risks — severe injury, even paralysis. But bioethicists are also concerned we're opening the gates to…
I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found
Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.