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Two realistic baby doll heads on a wooden surface, one in the foreground showing a side profile with closed eyes.
Lifestyle & Belief
Hyper-realistic baby dolls are gaining popularity in Spain
7:35
The entrance of Boston College with a prominent sign and students walking nearby.
The World's Global Classroom
Boston College sets up school for first-generation immigrants
4:08
A person leads two camels laden with goods across a desert, with a clear sky in the background.
Out of Eden Walk
To rediscover time, go for a walk
7:25
A man in religious attire stands at the top of airplane stairs, with Vatican and Cameroon flags visible above.
Religion
On Africa trip, Pope Leo XIV condemns war and brushes off Trump criticism
A brain gradually disintegrating into small particles on a pink background.
Science & Technology
AI may be messing with our memories
6:21
A person in a suit walks towards the entrance of a building with a sign displaying the Supreme Court emblem.
DW
UK officials looking to do away with some jury trials
6:29
Three decorated elephants adorned with colorful ornaments and gold headdresses stand in a sheltered area with attendants nearby.
Lifestyle & Belief
Mechanical elephants replace real ones for ceremonies in South India
7:59
A group of people in military uniforms walking indoors, with a mix of camouflage and orange-brown patterns.
Leaders
The future of Burkina Faso’s democracy is in question 
Two women in winter clothing stand at a grave holding flowers, with a memorial portrait in the background.
DW
Four years since Ukrainian forces liberated the city of Bucha
5:15
A person taking a photo of a large, ancient stone archway ruin in a desolate landscape.
DW
An Azerbaijani city rises from ruins
5:53
Four women in embroidered clothing pose against a light background, each with unique hairstyles and wearing red lipstick.
Music
From village songs to modern stages, Yagódy redefines Ukrainian folk music
5:29
A man wearing a white outfit is standing next to a vintage car designed to resemble a swan, with ornate decorations and a snake ornament on the fender. The background features other brightly colored, uniquely designed vehicles.
Arts, Culture & Media
In India, whimsical cars are public health intervention
7:28
A person pouring red wine into a glass, with other filled glasses in the background, on a wooden table.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Raising a glass to global wine
7:39
Close-up of Rummo brand pasta packages, featuring Mezzi Rigatoni and other types, with labels indicating the pasta is made in Italy.
DW
An Italian city takes on sub-par pasta
5:53
An aircraft carrier appears to be floating above the water in an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, seen from a distance with a cityscape in the foreground and a hilly horizon in the background.
US-Israel-Iran War
US Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier arrives in Croatia for repairs as ground troops move to the Persian Gulf
6:28
A street vendor with a cart full of assorted goods, including snacks and cigarettes, stands on a waterfront promenade as people sit along a low wall by the sea. The street is lined with people and buildings in the background, while two motorbikes with headlights on pass by on the road.
Energy
Cuba’s crisis, as told through Cuban voices
8:04
A car dealership building featuring logos of BYD and Ford on its facade, with a clear blue sky above.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Chinese EV giant BYD faces ‘forced labor’ investigation at Hungary factory
11:18
Several individuals in suits sitting around a conference table with phones, one wearing a USA cap, engaged in discussion with a large map labeled "Operation Epic Fury" in the background.
Conflict & Justice
The way we talk about war has changed
A man in a suit and bowler hat is stepping out of a building while carrying a briefcase.
DW
Could a 78-year-old murder mystery be solved?
7:45
Facade of Hotel Sacher with ornate architecture, multiple flags including American and European, and a few parked cars outside.
Global Politics
Inside the trial shaking Vienna’s long tolerance for spies
7:50
A damaged brick building with blackened marks from a fire, surrounded by people inspecting the site; a blue gate is open in front.
US-Israel-Iran War
More civilian casualties come to light from a strike that hit a sports hall killing children in southern Iran
8:20
A bakery display case featuring various cakes: a walnut cake with icing, a chocolate almond cake with a decorative edge, and a rectangular cake with white frosting and colorful sprinkles. Labels with descriptions are placed in front of the cakes.
Community
From pensions to pastries: Vienna café supports elderly workers
6:05
A stage performance with two people, one standing on an elevated platform with DJ equipment surrounded by vibrant purple spotlights, and another seated at a piano below, illuminated by similar lights, with a disco ball overhead adding to the atmospheric setting.
Arts, Culture & Media
‘Mexodus’ musical introduces audiences to a different Underground Railroad for people fleeing slavery
6:37
A vibrant display of the Northern Lights with swirling green auroras set against a starry night sky.
Lifestyle
Norwegians are ready to say goodbye to winter
5:47
Interior of a facility showing rows of white coffins stacked on blue metal racks in a large, well-lit room.
Energy
How cremations are helping to heat homes in Denmark
7:15
Two surgeons wearing protective masks and caps are closely focused on a procedure, illuminated by surgical lighting.
Health & Medicine
EU bans an anesthetic with a large impact on the climate
A gibbon with golden fur and a black face, resting its hand on its cheek while looking contemplatively to the side.
Environment
Survey of gibbons in Cambodia show signs of forest health
View from inside a car focused on small Cuban and American flags on the dashboard, with blurred figures visible through the windshield.
Global Politics
A brief history of US-Cuba relations
11:40
People strolling along a seaside promenade with a cityscape and industrial port visible in the background. A motorcycle is parked near a walkway, and children are playing on the grass in the foreground.
US-Israel-Iran War
Residents in neighboring Turkey ‘aren’t afraid’ as involvement in Iran’s war looms
4:53
A group of people walking through a snowy village with red houses, featuring a woman in a beige puffer jacket and a man in a black coat talking in the foreground.
DW
Denmark holds snap elections this week
4:51
Election campaign posters displayed on metal boards in Paris, with signs for the 2026 municipal elections. Features images and names of three candidates, and a notice indicating prohibited postings.
DW
Some political offices in France are not only undisputed, there aren’t any candidates
6:12
A distinctive, tiered cone-shaped shrine stands on a rocky hilltop against a blue sky, with a fiery gas flare visible nearby.
US-Israel-Iran War
The tiny island at the center of the US and Israel’s war with Iran is more than just oil installations
5:08
A cozy room with an open door and window, featuring a wooden chair with patterned cushions, a table covered with a white cloth, a painting on the wall, and a potted plant on the windowsill.
Lifestyle
Housing affordability around the world
5:41
A large gathering of people seated on the ground, sharing a communal meal during a religious event, with many wearing traditional white clothing.
Out of Eden Walk
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in one of Islam’s holiest cities
7:30
A building engulfed in thick grey smoke, with visible damage to the structure and firefighters standing on a balcony.
Conflict & Justice
Israel escalates attacks on civilian infrastructure in southern Lebanon
11:10
Black and white photograph of an older woman with long hair, smiling slightly, printed inside a book with a blue hardcover next to a page with text in Spanish.
Lifestyle & Belief
Remembering Margareta Magnusson, the author who introduced us to ‘Swedish death cleaning’
7:20
A large group of people walking in a demonstration, many with raised arms and hands clasped together, on a street lined with trees and buildings.
US-Israel-Iran War
Muslims in Kashmir mourn the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader
4:51
A blue plastic toy horse with wheels stands on a dirt ground in front of a pile of rubble and debris, including bricks and pieces of wood.
US-Israel-Iran War
What ignoring the rules of war could mean
13:16
Close-up of a weathered bronze dog statue with a focus on its snout and open mouth.
Arts, Culture & Media
Amid Madrid mega-statue hype, a small bronze dog shines
5:09
Two Serbian flags hang on a pole surrounded by snow-covered tree branches.
DW
Serbians caught between East and West struggle to keep warm
6:30
Three people seated in chairs on a stage in front of a curtain, engaged in a discussion, with one man holding a microphone and the woman wearing red boots.
Arts, Culture & Media
At a time of crisis for Haiti, a filmmaker reflects on past US intervention
6:45
A person standing partially behind a voting booth curtain with another person sitting at a table nearby, likely at a polling station.
DW
France moving to the right as voters head to the polls for local elections
5:03
Two people wearing protective masks and Red Crescent uniforms stand on rocky terrain with a backdrop of thick black smoke and clouds.
US-Israel-Iran War
After Israeli strikes on Tehran’s fuel depots, residents face a toxic aftermath
6:31
A vast rural landscape featuring dry grasslands with scattered shrubs and bushes, set against a backdrop of distant hills and a clear blue sky.
Environment
Turkey’s Izmir facing severe shortages as water levels continue to drop
6:42
A child using a laptop for an online math lesson in a dimly lit room, with a colorful paper figure next to the screen.
Science & Technology
AI is rapidly changing math, and mathematicians are defining their role in the equation
6:31
Protesters in winter clothing hold signs reading "Hmong Against ICE" during a demonstration on a snowy street.
Immigration
Minnesota’s Hmong community feeling a sense of betrayal amid ICE crackdowns
6:23
A plate of crispbread topped with potatoes, herring, red onions, dill, and red berries, accompanied by two glasses of beer.
Food
Surströmming challenge: How Swedes actually eat the world’s worst-smelling food
6:02
A large plume of gray smoke rises above a cityscape with multiple buildings in the foreground, indicating an explosion or fire event.
US-Israel-Iran War
A brief history of US, Israeli and Iranian relations
12:46
A riverbank scene with several boats moored, including a large wooden boat where people are working on its roof, near a dirt road lined with small buildings, and a white pickup truck parked nearby.
Health & Medicine
Measuring patients’ vital signs virtually in the heart of the Amazon
5:18
Aerial view of Prague's Old Town Square with the Church of Our Lady before Týn prominently in the background, surrounded by colorful historic buildings and numerous people gathered in the plaza below.
DW
This family in Prague holds classical music concerts in their own living room
4:05
A soldier in green camouflage uniform stands beside a large military tank, holding a rifle and examining its exterior in a dusty environment.
US-Israel-Iran War
Trump rules out talks absent Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Israel strikes Lebanon
Aerial view of a group of people standing on a concrete surface, forming the letters "SOS".
DW
Descriptions of struggle at an art exhibition in Prague
5:43
Two hikers wearing cold-weather gear traverse a snowy mountain slope, with snow-covered peaks visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
Out of Eden Walk
As climate change melts permafrost, landslides are becoming more dangerous 
7:23
A person on horseback is riding through a cattle pen lined with multiple enclosures filled with cattle, under a shadowed, metal-roofed structure.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Amid surge in exports to US, Argentina aims to reclaim the glory days of its beef
6:56
A person standing on a dock saluting a large orange cargo ship named 'Ocean Mariner' as it passes by on the water.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Cuba’s private businesses navigate a narrow opening
8:08
A group of people hiking on a dirt path surrounded by tall cacti and sparse trees in a dry, arid landscape.
History
The Americas’ last prison island has become a tourist destination
6:53
A child's room shelf with pink patent leather shoes, a pink plaid tissue box, and a framed illustration. The illustration depicts teddy bears holding balloons with letters forming a name. In the foreground, there is a pale blue container and a white ceramic item, possibly a toy or decoration. The setting is playful and colorful, suggesting a nursery or child's room.
Lifestyle
International adoptions face hurdles, leaving little hope for many orphaned children
6:47
A man repairs a hole in a brick wall in a narrow alley with debris and stones scattered around. Another man walks in the background, and a colorful tarp is partially visible to the left.
Conflict & Justice
Clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan raise concerns about ‘open war’
A person walking through a dense olive grove, with expansive rows of olive trees visible in the background.
DW
Spain debates using the sun for olive harvests or solar park projects
6:42
Rescue workers in high-visibility vests stand near a large crater caused by a missile strike in front of a heavily damaged building, with construction equipment nearby.
US-Israel-Iran War
Trump says Iran war could last weeks, Iran strikes US bases across region