Thousands of people have been evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes, where wildfires continue to burn out of control. Meanwhile, a firefighting plane has crashed in the island of Evia, killing the two pilots. Filio...
How is Taiwan adapting its military drills to the growing tensions with China? | DW News
Taiwan is conducting its annual military drills – simulating a response to a possible attack by China. The exercises include the first-ever military drill at Taoyuan international airport near Taipeh. Troops have...
Pantsula, a South African dance, emerged in townships as a form of political repression
Dance company Via Katlehong is keeping South Africa’s pantsula heritage alive. The genre, since fallen out of fashion, first emerged in the townships in the 60s and 70s. As a creative narration of township life...
How to consume news without getting depressed | DW News
Are you tired of consuming news because you feel like it’s too negative and depressing? Then this report is for you. We collected strategies you can adopt in order to stay informed while taking care of your mental...
One-year countdown to war-clouded games: Russia and Belarus omitted from Paris Olympics invitees
The Ancient Olympic Games originates of course from Greece, though the modern day sporting event we know today was conceived in France. Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympics in 1894. They were meant as an occasion...
Niger President held inside palace: Niamey resident testifies about the ‘attempted coup’
An attempted coup was underway Wednesday in the fragile state of Niger, where members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum, triggering a standoff with the army, sources said...
Russia’s Wagner group growth ‘underestimated’ – BBC News
The UK government has been criticised for under-estimating the growth of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group. The Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee accused the government of “a dismal lack of...