Rosa Parks: Icon of US Civil Rights Movement

She stood up for her rights by staying seated. In the 1950s, Rosa Parks gave the US Civil Rights Movement a huge boost, and inspired Martin Luther King Jr.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Previous victim of woman linked to death of journalist says he tried to warn public

David Butler survived being drugged and robbed in 2021 by Danette Colbert, now tied to death of Adan Manzano

A man who survived being drugged and robbed of more than …

Source: The Guardian

Middle East crisis live: IDF making ‘offensive plans’ as Trump says US will back Israel if it restarts war

IDF chief of staff says military is making preparations to return all of the remaining hostages

• Full report: Three Israelis and 369 Palestinians released after week of ceasefire tensions

Several …

Source: The Guardian

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

Valentine's Day: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya rose exports

The red rose: a token of love for many, and for Kenya, a major economic sector. More than a third of Kenya's flower exports where the roses, in particular, are …

Source: France 24

Hamas, Israel exchange captives and prisoners amid fragile ceasefire

Hamas released three captives in Gaza and Israel freed hundreds of Palestinians.

Source: Al Jazeera

PSG narrowly beat Toulouse in Ligue 1 as Marseille, Monaco thrash rivals

A single goal from Fabian Ruiz secured a narrow Paris Saint-Germain victory against Toulouse in Ligue 1 on Saturday while Marseilles resoundingly beat rivals Saint-Etienne and Monaco thrashed Nantes with …

Source: France 24

What to expect at the 2025 Berlinale

The Berlin International Film Festival kicks off on February 13 with a new Tom Tykwer drama and a tribute to Tilda Swinton, as well as Timothee Chalamet among many other …

Source: Deutsche Welle

EEOC seeks to drop gender discrimination case after Trump executive order

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission moved to drop a suit on behalf of a worker allegedly fired for his sexual orientation and gender identity, arguing the case conflicts with President …

Source: NPR

Santorini earthquakes: Could a major seismic event happen?

Seismic activity near Greek island has prompted evacuations to the mainland, but scientists cannot predict whether these earthquakes will get worse.

Source: Deutsche Welle

India: 60 Years of Maoist insurgency and its human cost

India's Maoist-inspired Naxal insurgency began as a rebellion, grew more violent over the years, and has left communities shattered. DW explains how it started and where it stands today.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Wall Street’s Magnificent Seven lose their shine

Big-name groups such as Tesla have slid in 2025 after posting strong gains in previous two years

Source: Financial Times