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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.
What is Pentecost?
People new to Germany are often surprised by the number of public holidays in the spring. Pentecost is one of them, but its significance is not well-known.
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Kevin Warsh: Trump ally at the Federal Reserve?
Never before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet?
US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game?
Tehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pre…
The dying dream of the dead to be at peace with life
Many people have vivid dreams shortly before death. Research suggests the dreams are not a sign of confusion — but may help both the dying and their loved ones make sense of loss.
UNPO warns Syriacs (Arameans–Assyrians–Chaldeans) in Iraq and Syria face growing crisis of security and survival - SyriacPress
UNPO warns Syriacs (Arameans–Assyrians–Chaldeans) in Iraq and Syria face growing crisis of security and survival SyriacPress
Ebola patient in Berlin: Why Germany's helping
An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be …
Will Germany's aviation tax cut lower ticket prices?
The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket…
Germany 2026 World Cup squad announcement: Neuer returns
Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany's 2026 World Cup squad.
Extreme climate scenario fades, but warming continues
The rapid rollout of renewable energy is helping to shift emissions trends, but expected temperature rises remain high as the UN moves to tighten countries' commitments.
IRAQ - VATICAN Patriarch Nona rallies Chaldeans to mission of unity in fearful world - AsiaNews
IRAQ - VATICAN Patriarch Nona rallies Chaldeans to mission of unity in fearful world AsiaNews
Patriarch Nona Rallies Chaldeans to Mission of Unity in Fearful World - Assyrian International News Agency
Patriarch Nona Rallies Chaldeans to Mission of Unity in Fearful World Assyrian International News Agency
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
Enhanced Games are finally here - causing dismay and intrigue
The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.
Researchers spot humpback whales off Australia and Brazil — longest lifetime journey on record
Researchers have observed two humpback whales swimming between Australia and Brazil. It's the longest travel distance humans have ever recorded for the species.
How Meta wants to profile 13-year-olds on Insta, Facebook
Instagram and Facebook have a problem with underage users — there's too many of them. Parent company, Meta, aims to root out under-13s with an age-profiling AI. This plays into a …
EU is failing to cut pesticide use
With binding cut targets scrapped, the European Union's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals like glyphosate remain on sale across the bloc.
Hearing aids may cut noise by reading brain signals
In a crowded room, it can be impossible for hearing aid users to focus on what they want or need to hear. Research into auditory neurotechnology may enhance sounds and voices and …
Nun restores lost monastic tradition in India’s Chaldean Church - Herald Malaysia Online
Nun restores lost monastic tradition in India’s Chaldean Church Herald Malaysia Online
'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.
How China became Russia's economic lifeline
Hot on the heels of Donald Trump's visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. DW explores how China's trade and financial support is hel…
Germany's crisis-hit chemical industry seeks revival
Hit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed?
Ebola in Africa: Why it's a constant threat
Ebola is highly contagious and deadly. It spreads internationally, such as in the May 2026 outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. But that doesn't automatic…
'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
Germany and Japan test hydrogen future with BMW, Toyota cars
During a recent visit to Japan, Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder toured hydrogen projects aimed at bringing the fuel into the mainstream.