American hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen freed during Israel-Hamas ceasefire

The 36-year-old American Israeli dual national was released with Russian Israeli Alexander Troufanov, 29, and Iair Horn, 46, who was born in Argentina.

Source: Washington Post

Ukraine will have ‘low chance’ of surviving without US support, Zelensky says

Ukraine may not survive should it lose the backing of its main ally the United States in the face of Russia’s war of aggression, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an …

Source: France 24

Ukraine's metals the US, EU and Russia want access to

The US wants to trade further military and financial aid to Ukraine for access to some of the country's vast natural reserves. But some might already be under Russian control, …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Trump's spending cuts target probationary workers. What does the status mean?

As the Trump administration carries out mass firings of the federal workforce in a push to slash government spending, its targeting probationary workers. Here's what to know about the employee …

Source: NPR

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

Ozempic, Wegovy may help mental health, substance disorders

An observational analysis has found that the drugs may lower the risk of substance abuse and cognitive issues. But the findings need clinical testing.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Study finds microplastics in US brains: Are they dangerous?

Traces of plastics were found in the brains of 54 people in the US. But experts say too little is known about health effects, or how common microplastics are in …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Book excerpt: "A Different Russia" by Marvin Kalb

The veteran CBS and NBC journalist writes about covering the 1963 Cold War summit between President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.

Source: CBS News

LA wildfires: Did climate change make them worse?

The extremely hot, dry and windy conditions that drove the destructive LA fires were likely due to global heating, a new weather attribution study has found. Hotter temperatures will further …

Source: Deutsche Welle

UK-based lawyers for Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai targeted by Chinese state

Exclusive: Barristers at Doughty Street Chambers say they have been subject to surveillance, hacking and rape threats

UK-based lawyers have spoken out about being targeted by the Chinese state and …

Source: The Guardian

Inside Serbia's student protest movement

The student movement in Serbia makes decisions by direct democracy and debates matters for hours on end, yet everything runs like clockwork. What drives the students? What are their goals? …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Why Bob Marley remains a human rights icon

Bob Marley made reggae famous around the world. The music genre's messages of peace are more important today than ever.

Source: Deutsche Welle