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India Dec 24, 2023

London Police Investigate Removal of Banksy Drone Stop Sign

Witnesses took photos and recorded video of a man removing a red stop sign with three military drones on it.
Agency News Dec 23, 2023

How the Nutcracker Achieved Worldwide Fame

Here's how the traditional nutcracker, created in Germany more than 150 years ago, became an iconic wooden Christmas decoration that's popular around the world.
Agency News Dec 22, 2023

The Christmas Earworm: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Mariah Carey, Wham! and Paul McCartney are among artists who've been laughing — or rather singing — all the way to the bank with their Yuletide hits.
Agency News Dec 22, 2023

Germans Well Represented in Oscars Shortlist

While the candy-colored mega-hit "Barbie" was shortlisted across five categories, international films and documentaries exploring conflict and culture too staked Oscar claims.
Technology Dec 21, 2023

Captagon: New Bust Shows Drug Becoming Common in Europe

The psychostimulant drug is a huge concern for countries in the Middle East, and increasingly in Europe.
Agency News Dec 21, 2023

A Radical Humanist: Israeli Philosopher Omri Boehm

The philosopher Omri Boehm insists that universal humanistic principles can help solve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
Technology Dec 21, 2023

COVID-19 Rates Are Rising Again. What You Need to Know

People are getting infected with COVID subvariant JN.
Agency News Dec 21, 2023

Solar, Batteries and Heat Pumps Led the Green Charge in 2023

More demand for heat pumps, increasing solar energy in the power supply and a boom in battery construction benefiting e-mobility were just a few of the green energy trends this year.
India Dec 21, 2023

Christmas Fails to Bring Holiday Cheer for German Retailers

Despite improvement in inflation rates, shoppers in Germany are exercising caution amid looming budget cuts in 2024.
India Dec 21, 2023

EU Members Strike Deal on Looser Fiscal Rules

The agreement among the 27 EU countries on looser fiscal rules was preceded by a Franco-German proposal agreed by German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and his French counterpart Bruno Le Maire.
Agency News Dec 20, 2023

Samuel L. Jackson: A Movie Icon at 75

He's one of the highest-grossing actors ever and a pop-culture icon.
Technology Dec 20, 2023

Education: Why Rich and Poor Kids Are Growing Apart

A new global study suggests widening academic gaps between rich and poor children has less to do with attitude or work ethic than socioeconomic factors.
Technology Dec 20, 2023

WHO Warns Mpox Could Spread Around the World Again

Seven months after the World Health Organization downgraded mpox from a global threat, an outbreak in Africa could go beyond the continent's borders.
Technology Dec 20, 2023

Ketamine: Anesthetic, Anti-depressant or Party Drug?

What exactly is ketamine? Friends of actor Matthew Perry said he used ketamine to treat depression.
Agency News Dec 19, 2023

From Bach to Brazil with Mandolinist Avi Avital

In this DW Festival Concert we'll hear mandolin superstar Avi Avital join forces with the string quartet Brooklyn Rider to present old, new and genre-blending works at the 2023 Beethoven Festival in Bonn.
Technology Dec 19, 2023

Why Some Volcanoes Just Keep Spewing Lava

Volcanic eruptions are a constant threat for people living on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula.
Technology Dec 19, 2023

Why Some Volcanoes Just Keep Spewing Lava

Volcanic eruptions are a constant threat for people living on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula.
Agency News Dec 19, 2023

Why Bhutan's Oscar Entry 'unties a Knot'

DW talked to Bhutanese director Pawo Choyning Dorji, whose film "The Monk and the Gun" offers insight into the Himalayan nation's modernization process.
India Dec 19, 2023

Icelandic Volcano Erupts After Weeks of Buildup

A volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland erupted late on Monday night, following weeks of intense earthquake activity.
Technology Dec 18, 2023

WHO Warns Mpox Could Spread Internationally Again

Seven months after the World Health Organization downgraded mpox from a global threat, an outbreak in Africa could go international.

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