Iran: The taboo subject of sexual abuse of boys and dealing with trauma
In Qom, Iran’s religious capital, strict rules limit women’s and girls’ freedoms under the guise of “sexual safety.” Amid this…
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Climate change or politics? – Why Madagascar is going hungry
Southern Madagascar endures seven years without rain, with UN citing climate change as the cause, though critics blame government neglect…
Art thieves and ransoms – The murky world of stolen art
“Artnapping” sees stolen treasures ransomed instead of resold. Cases include Dresden’s missing royal jewels, Turner paintings returned after ransom, and…
Whale hunting in the Faroe Islands
Whales and dolphins inspire awe worldwide, yet in the Faroe Islands the Grindadráp hunt continues: hundreds are killed each year,…
Leaving motherland? Migrating vs. staying put
Generational views on migration clash: in the Philippines, non‑binary Paul dreams of moving to the US to build a career…
China’s New Silk Road in Europe
China’s Belt and Road links Duisburg, Liège, and Genoa into its trade network, promising growth but raising fears of dependence—now…
The first modern financial crisis in the globalized world
The Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s shocked the world, wiping out livelihoods and exposing unprepared leaders. A decade…
Brazil: Life in Rio’s biggest favela
Life in Brazil’s favelas defies stereotypes: in Rocinha, reporter Matthias Ebert finds families surviving through informal work, hidden power structures,…
By train through Vietnam – From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s “Reunification Express” links Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on a 1,700‑kilometer, 32‑hour journey. Built after the war to…
Fighting to preserve ugly species
The “Ugly Animal Preservation Society” uses comedy to spotlight overlooked species like Germany’s endangered olm, aiming to turn the slimy…