Latvia’s forbidden songsLatvia’s great choir festival reflects national identity, even as tensions from Russia’s war in Ukraine stir fear and...
The Russian military operation in SyriaPutin’s unchecked intervention in Syria shaped Russia’s expansionist policy, leading to war in Ukraine and mass...
Gold rush in MauritaniaGold rush in Mauritania draws thousands, despite deep digging, mercury use, and environmental risks.
How Heidelberg University became entangled in China’s quantum strategyHeidelberg University’s two‑decade quantum physics partnership with Pan Jian‑Wei highlights both scientific progress...
Israel at 75 – A nation in domestic crisisAt 75, Israel faces its deepest internal crisis: protests over judicial reforms intensify divisions amid ongoing...
Germany and US drone warfareUS drone strikes, meant for terrorists, have killed thousands of civilians, sparking global outrage and legal concerns.
How to find your voice and be a drag queen?In Delhi, Piyush risks family rejection to pursue drag as Cologne Doll, guided by mentor Rani KoHEnur.
A growing concern: Teenage pregnancy in BrazilIn Rio’s favelas, teen motherhood is common — nearly 500,000 Brazilian girls under 20 give birth each year. Vitória,...
Money isn’t everything – A new definition of wealthA new definition of wealth is emerging: crowdinvesting in sustainable projects, climate trainers in Münster, organic...
How the elite police force RAB terrorizes the people of BangladeshBangladesh’s RAB, once backed by the West, faces insider claims of murder, torture, and abductions.
Ping-Pong against Parkinson’sSilke Kind eases Parkinson’s symptoms through table tennis, as support programs grow across Germany.
Returning colonial looted art to its countries of originColonial looted art is being returned, but disputes grow: Nigeria’s Benin bronzes spark questions of justice,...
Joseph Alexander: A Holocaust survivor’s story of resilienceAt 100, Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander keeps alive the memory of his murdered family, lecturing worldwide to...
Satellite trash – The dark side of the space boomGrowing satellite debris threatens space safety, but new cleanup technologies like drag sails offer solutions.
Nuremberg trials: Benjamin Ferencz’s battle for justiceBenjamin Ferencz, last Nuremberg prosecutor, died at 103; his legacy shaped the International Criminal Court.
Climate change – Averting catastropheGlobal CO₂ emissions have surged 60% in 30 years, but activists worldwide pursue solutions — from cooling buildings...
Pakistan’s female comedians challenge the male-dominated world of comedyFemale comedians in Pakistan’s Khawatoons group push past stereotypes, tackling taboo topics on stage.
Transgender in PakistanTrans people in Pakistan face poverty and stigma, but safe centers offer support and community.