Iraq: UNESCO supports reconstruction of Mosul treasures

In 2014, the IS terrorist group took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul, systematically destroying its many cultural monuments. Some historic buildings are now opening after reconstruction.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Why Brazil's currency depreciation is back to haunt Lula

Down by over 20%, the Brazilian real received the ignominious title of worst-performing major currency in 2024. The selloff has eased somewhat recently, but the country's fiscal woes still have …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Nigerian lawmakers approve $200 million to offset shortfall from US health aid cuts

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country with more than 200 million people, was among the top ten recipients of aid from the U.S. Agency for International Development in 2023. USAID's funding …

Source: France 24

A cure for HIV: 'One of the hardest goals in science'

Curing HIV will be harder than curing cancer. Apart from a few 'miracle' cases, antiretrovirals only suppress HIV, they don't kill it. But new research is promising.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Prize-winning pictures: Images from this photo contest show tech changing the world

The website restofworld got entries from 45 countries for a photo contest focusing on technology. Here are their top picks -- from facial scans for migrants to kids in a …

Source: NPR

Musk’s takeover of US health agencies raises pandemic threat, experts warn

Doge wreaks havoc on HHS and CDC as Trump seeks to grant committee sweeping governmental powers

The “department of government efficiency”, the Donald Trump-created program known as Doge and …

Source: The Guardian

This chart of Clive Palmer’s spending shows one reason we need political donation reforms

Changes to political donation rules are moving through parliament, and one man will be affected the most

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Source: The Guardian

Czech opposition leader eyes state funding for public media

Czech opposition leader Andrej Babis hopes to return to power this fall. High on his agenda would be his plan to bring public media under state control — taking inspiration …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Climate vs. economy: Do German voters need to choose?

In the run-up to Germany's February election, some experts worry climate action is being pitted against the economy. What risks could this have for both? And does it make sense …

Source: Deutsche Welle

German parties consider taking on more debt

Germany's constitution stipulates that the state should only spend as much as it collects. But as the budget deficit grows, some parties are calling for reform.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Two die after Afghan man drives car into Munich protest

More than 30 people injured in the third attack by a migrant in Germany in three months

Source: Financial Times

UK risks ‘going bust’ chasing net zero, says GB News backer Sir Paul Marshall

Hedge fund boss speaks ahead of right-leaning Arc conference in London next week

Source: Financial Times