How is Dresden commemorating the 1945 WWII Allied bombing?

At the end of World War II, Allied forces destroyed the baroque German city on the Elbe. Debate continues about whether the raids were morally or militarily justified. But 80 …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Israel frees hundreds of Palestinians after captives in Gaza released

Israel is returning 369 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails after three captives in Gaza were freed.

Source: Al Jazeera

Jannik Sinner banned from tennis for three months in doping case

The world number one reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency after two positive drug tests in 2024.

Source: Al Jazeera

Is Germany's drinking passion waning?

From Riesling and schnapps to frothing steins of beer, the Germans have long loved alcohol. But they are now drinking less than ever — and not just during Dry January.

Source: Deutsche Welle

What's it like to report from the Panama Canal?

A team from NPR's All Things Considered went to Panama to report on the canal there, which has gained attention in recent months due to President Trump's comments about the …

Source: NPR

Austria’s far right eyes chancellor’s office despite failed coalition talks

The Freedom Party leader wants to be Austria’s “Volkskanzler,” or Chancellor of the People, a title once embraced by Adolf Hitler.

Source: Washington Post

What it means when Elon Musk brings his children to work

You'll sometimes see one of his children on his shoulders as billionaire Elon Musk makes public appearances.

Source: BBC

Germany: 3 convicted in Michael Schumacher blackmail plot

A court has given a jail sentence to a man who tried to blackmail the family of former racing star Michael Schumacher. Two others were given suspended sentences for their …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Trans-Atlantic turning point: Donald Trump tests EU-US ties

The European Union is striving to demonstrate its economic independence from the United States while remaining dependent on US military protection. It's the bloc's latest challenge in relations with its …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Athens resists as investors swoop on the city’s ‘neighbourhood of the gods’

The district of Plaka dates to neolithic times but a new wave of development is luring more tourists – and local people are fighting back

In a neoclassical building in …

Source: The Guardian

Sixth exchange: Hamas frees 3 Israeli hostages for 369 Palestinian prisoners

Hamas-led militants have released three male Israeli hostages, and Israeli forces began releasing hundreds of prisoners in return, in the latest indication that the fragile ceasefire deal that has paused …

Source: France 24

Why Russia is seeing a rise in demand for secondhand goods

Russia is seeing a huge interest in used goods and appliance repairs. This has more to do with high inflation, an economic crisis and Western sanctions than growing environmental awareness.

Source: Deutsche Welle