2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients
Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition: Arvo …
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Climate change impacts India's harvest festivals
As people across India celebrate traditional agrarian spring festivals, climate change has become an unwanted guest at the table. How …
Has Coachella festival sold out?
One of the world's biggest open-air music and art festivals has been hit by controversies and declining credibility — yet …
The hidden gas that could transform energy
Trillions of tons of hydrogen lie in Earth's crust. Can a Bavarian geologist unlock this clean and cheap energy source?
Are migrants unfairly targeted?
Is it true that the crime rate in Germany is higher among immigrants? Statistics suggest as much, but numbers by …
How US 'Liberation Day' tariffs reshaped global trade
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost …
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 …
Is Myanmar's military winning the civil war?
After five years of war, armed resistance groups still challenge Myanmar's military across much of the country. But the generals …
German men need military permit for extended stays abroad
The new military service law requires all men under 45 to seek approval from the Bundeswehr to leave the country …
Germany condemns attacks on UAE
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Iran to return to the negotiating table after the UAE was targeted by drone …
Lufthansa cabin crew to strike on Friday, UFO trade union says
The latest strike to hit Germany's flagship carrier hails from the cabin crew union UFO. Meanwhile, Berlin is walking back …
BTS kicks off massive 'Arirang' reunion world tour
K-Pop's biggest act is hitting the road with a new album and concert dates in 34 cities across the world. …
13-year-old boy killed in Witten stabbing
The boy's mother and another child were seriously injured in what police called a domestic dispute. As Merz and Trump …
Philippines' Mayon volcano spews ash — Pictures
The most active volcano in the Philippines is erupting, sending lava down its slope and covering surrounding villages in ash.
Taiwan opposition leader heads to China for 'peace'
Kuomintang's chairwoman Cheng Li-wun hopes to meet Xi Jinping during her visit to China. Her goal, she said, is to …
The silent power of memes
They are funny, provocative and sometimes tasteless. But memes are also powerful political tool, shaping our perception — usually without …
Germany news: Merz says fuel tax lowered to ease price surge
Berlin is cutting fuel tax and weapons maker Rheinmetall prepares to build missiles in a new venture. A fisherman triggered …
China intensifies push to become world leader in tech and AI
Nature, Published online: 14 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00814-3The new five-year plan calls for more original scientific research to facilitate the country’s …
Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust
German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline …
Shiite and other minorities living in fear
An attack on a Shiite place of worship in Herat killed least 11 people. While the Taliban have pledged protection, …