Remembering Tamil victims of the 'death railway' 80 years on

The remains of 106 Tamil laborers who, under Japanese occupation, were forced to work on the "death railway" between Thailand and Myanmar over eight decades ago have been cremated in …

Source: Deutsche Welle

UK rushes forward plans for £2.5bn steel investment after Trump announces tariffs

US president’s announcement prompts government to publish green paper weeks ahead of schedule

The government has rushed forward plans for a £2.5bn investment in the UK steel industry after Donald …

Source: The Guardian

German ice hockey player Tobias Eder dies of cancer

The German ice hockey community is mourning the death of national team player Tobias Eder. The 26-year-old had been diagnosed with cancer just last summer.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Russia detains US traveler with cannabis-laced gummies

The news follows the release of US teacher Marc Fogel earlier this week, who had been serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for carrying medically prescribed marijuana.

Source: Deutsche Welle

War in Ukraine: JD Vance tells Zelensky US wants 'lasting' peace

US Vice President JD Vance pledged on February 14 that Washington sought to secure a 'lasting' peace as he held a first meeting with Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss …

Source: France 24

Lebanon: UN vehicle torched as Hezbollah supporters protest

Dozens of Hezbollah supporters blocked the road to Lebanon's only civilian airport after the new government prevented Iranian flights from landing in Beirut. UNIFIL said a convoy carrying peacekeepers was …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Does Germany need wind power?

As Germany moves towards federal elections, wind power features in many party manifestos. Some politicians would prefer a return to nuclear power, but Germany's wind sector is on track to …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Bill Gates and the image of a 'good billionaire'

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is publishing his first memoir, "Source Code: My Beginnings." He has spent decades and billions of dollars crafting his image — but his critics remain unimpressed.

Source: Deutsche Welle

After Berlinale success, Iranian director duo land in court

Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moghaddam's "My Favorite Cake" was acclaimed at the 2024 Berlinale. Now they are being charged with propaganda against the state.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Arsenal accused of snub to DRC minister over ‘bloodstained’ Visit Rwanda deal

Exclusive: Foreign minister says she sought meeting with the north London Premier League club to discuss sponsorship by country accused of aiding armed rebels

Arsenal Football Club has been accused …

Source: The Guardian

US science funding freeze a 'threat to academic freedom'

The administration under US President Donald Trump has paused government funding essential for US research. Scientists are fearful of what this will mean for the future of academic freedom.

Source: Deutsche Welle

What are the La Nina and El Nino climate phenomena?

Meteorologists say a weak La Nina weather event has arrived but will bring fewer storms than usual. Here's how the Pacific El Nino and La Nina weather phases can influence …

Source: Deutsche Welle