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A person in historical clothing stands in front of a group of people gathered outside two stone buildings on a snowy day.
History
How Haitian ordnance wound up in the Adirondack Mountains
7:52
Shelves stocked with various flavors of Zyn nicotine pouches, including Apple Mint, Spearmint, and Cool Mint, priced at 37 SEK, displayed in a blue retail setting.
Health
‘The Swedish Experience’: Tobacco companies want snus to be an alternative to smoking, as young people drive sales
8:50
Three people sitting on the floor of a room surrounded by shelves filled with neatly arranged round and cylindrical paper mâché items, engaged in crafting activities. A stove is positioned in the center, providing warmth to the room.
Lifestyle
Demand for Christmas ornaments hand-crafted in Kashmir drops amid US tariffs
4:30
A hand holding a mix of small red and dark blue berries against a forest background.
Out of Eden Walk
What foods power a walk around the globe?
6:29
A speaker stands on stage at the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025, with a large screen behind displaying the NVIDIA logo.
DW
A multi-million dollar AI data center is slated for Armenia
6:18
A female climber with braided hair is scaling a bouldering wall with colorful holds, wearing a black sleeveless top and shorts.
Sports
Pan-American climbing competition is a Latin American milestone
6:46
A group of people standing outside a building labeled 'Extra Space Storage,' with police presence and emergency lights illuminating the scene at night.
Violence
People in Portugal react to the shootings at MIT and Brown University
5:30
A large indoor trade exhibition hall with numerous booths and displays, featuring various companies and products, including a prominent BOE sign hanging from the ceiling. The floor is covered with red carpet, and there are many visitors walking around the booths.
Technology
In China, the future of transportation is already here
7:11
A person wearing white gloves holds an ornate circular artifact with intricate patterns carved into its surface.
Arts, Culture & Media
A thrift store donation in Canada may turn out to be priceless ancient artifacts
4:06
A sleek black SUV with a rugged design on display in a modern showroom, featuring prominent wheel arches, a distinctive hood with air vents, and a roof rack. The room has a tiled floor, decorative elements, and wheels mounted on the wall in the background.
Economics
How Shenzhen, China, became the electric car capital of the world
7:42
A person cutting a ribbon at a store opening event for Shein, surrounded by an applauding crowd including individuals wearing "Shein Squad" attire. A Shein sign is visible above.
DW
Newly opened Shein garners criticism in Paris despite fanfare
4:08
A grove of lush, green mango trees with a dirt path winding through the grass underneath the trees.
Environment
India’s mango farmers race to adapt to changing markets and a changing climate
5:42
A group of sheep fenced in on a city street, surrounded by people observing them, with luxury store fronts and a sign reading 'MilanoUnica' in the background.
DW
Italian wool is starting to go out of fashion
6:22
Night view of Hong Kong skyline with brightly lit skyscrapers and their reflections shimmering on the water, including a ferris wheel on the right side.
Economics
Inside China’s plan to create a new super-metropolis
5:18
Two individuals exploring a rocky cave, with ropes hanging from above, and sunlight illuminating the entrance at the far end.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: The origin story of the human species is still being written
7:40
A person wearing blue gloves is handling a pipette in a laboratory setting, with reflections visible on a glass surface.
DW
The implications of a sperm donor carrying a rare cancer-causing gene
7:35
A display of intricately embroidered dresses, with a prominent red dress featuring detailed patterns, surrounded by other lighter-colored embroidered gowns, under the exhibit title 'The Red Dress.'
Arts, Culture & Media
Hundreds of people across dozens of countries worked on this single dress
4:40
An art gallery wall featuring a large landscape mural of a seaside view with trees and grass. Various artworks, including paintings and photographs in different frames, are displayed on the wall. Two prominent abstract pieces on yellow and pink backgrounds are positioned in the lower center and right of the image.
Arts, Culture & Media
Ireland hopes to make a program giving artists a stable income permanent
5:25
A crowd of people, including military personnel, walk through a busy area with tents, signs, and buildings, possibly a border or migration checkpoint. The atmosphere is bustling with various signs in Spanish and a visible tent marked with 'ONU Migración.'
Migration
Latin America tried welcoming migrants. Now that model is under pressure.
5:37
Lifestyle
Artisans in Paris revive the old art of handpainted signs
4:29
DW
A murder in Istanbul raises fears for journalists’ safety
6:55
A barren landscape with sparse vegetation, featuring traditional reed huts and a small wooden boat, under a clear blue sky.
Climate Change
Photographers document people forced to leave home due to climate change
6:35
A group of uniformed soldiers marching in formation, wearing gray uniforms and black berets, and carrying rifles. One soldier holds a black, red, and gold flag with an emblem. The soldiers are walking on a grassy area, with fallen leaves visible.
DW
To counter Russia, European armies must be more mobile
5:58
A person fishing from a small motorboat labeled "El Hijo del Pueblo" in open water with green, rugged hills in the background.
Conflict & Justice
Traditional fishermen limit forays into the Caribbean over fear of US strikes
4:49
A group of ambulances parked in a lot during twilight, with a few people standing nearby under streetlights.
Ukraine
A road race relay where hope is the baton
7:50
A traditional café interior with several men seated around wooden tables, surrounded by walls adorned with framed photographs and cultural decorations.
Culture
An afternoon at the iconic Martyrs’ Café in Baghdad
5:49
Aerial view of a cityscape at night with brightly lit skyscrapers and busy streets, showcasing the vibrant urban environment.
Development
Lessons from the world’s most thriving megacity
8:18
A spacious restaurant interior with light wood furnishings and large windows, filled with people seated at wooden tables. Decorative elements and a mezzanine level are visible in the background. The atmosphere is lively and casual.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Help wanted: Germany hires its next generation of workers from abroad
5:38
A busy city street is lined with trees and flanked by modern high-rise buildings under a partly cloudy sky, with cars and buses visible on the road.
Development
Shenzhen: The city that rewrote China’s future
9:51