Celebrated philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies aged 96
One of Germany's greatest postwar intellectuals, he continuously argued for a robust and inclusive democracy. His passing marks the end …
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Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several monuments, including palaces and a historic mosque, already damaged by US …
Who will win the Oscars?
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" and Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" are favorites in top categories, while Timothee Chalamet's viral …
Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis': The future is now
Lang's classic 1927 silent film, which was set in 2026, predicted a world that now looks eerily familiar, with a …
Elon Musk's Tesla experiment: Unchecked ambition costs lives
A documentary explores how Tesla drivers serve as unpaid beta testers of the company's self-driving cars while Elon Musk focuses …
Trump's arch plan and the history of gateways
The proposed 250‑foot arch has sparked debate in Washington. But monumental gateways have shaped politics, memory, and ritual across cultures …
Long before AI, fake photos were already popular
From anti-Nazi photo montages to staged photos, an exhibition in Amsterdam focuses on the long history of manipulated visuals.
International Women's Day: Workplace equality needs action
Women in Germany who wish to have careers and families face systemic challenges. The German sociologist Jutta Allmendinger sees reason …
Why all the hype for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'?
Fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel ― and the return of those iconic characters and their vicious power plays. But …
Michelangelo: The man, the brand, the mystery
The Renaissance artist's name recently made headlines as claims of a secret deathbed trove of artworks and a rediscovered bust …
With new code of conduct
Facing political backlash following Pro-Palestinian speeches during the festival's closing gala, Tuttle received widespread support from the international film industry.
Iran strikes highlight Dubai influencers' free speech limits
Dubai influencers are accused of generating "tone-deaf" social media posts as they react — or avoid reacting — to the …
UN's red line on force tested again
The recent US-Israel attack on Iran spotlights the UN Charter, drafted after World War II. Article 2(4) stands out in …
Berlinale future hangs in the balance amidst polarized Gaza debate
After an emergency meeting, the fate of the film festival head Tricia Tuttle remains uncertain. A Palestinian award-winner's accusation that …
Is sustainable travel possible in times of mass tourism?
Travel can drive overtourism, contribute to climate change and support problematic political systems. Yet the industry also creates livelihoods and …
When someone stole credit — and won prizes — for an animated movie made by two German students, the duo found a unique way to fight back
"Butty" became "T-130": An American submitted a movie by two German film students to film festivals under his own name …
Iranians and Israelis united through music
The Berlin-based music ensemble Sistanagila brings together musicians from Iran and Israel who offer a message of hope for a …
Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later
Some 30,000 people were "disappeared" under the brutal military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983. Victims are still …
It's hard to imagine now, but Iran and Germany were once surprisingly
It's hard to imagine now, but Iran and Germany were once surprisingly close. A master poet, a German "Lawrence of …
Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions
Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions for Cuba. The US has a long history …