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A picture showing a soldier in full army gear stading in a trench.

War in Ukraine: Oleg Sentsov's 'accidental' documentary

A museum worker shows the robbed treasury of the Art Museum, Kherson.

A museum worker shows the robbed treasury of the Art Museum, Kherson.

Ukraine's museums plan their postwar future

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Reports & Analysis

Die Sopranistin Pretty Yende in London

Die Sopranistin Pretty Yende in London

Pretty Yende: from a Small Town to the World Opera Stage

Pretty Yende: from a Small Town to the World Opera Stage

This South African soprano sang at Charles III’s coronation. She’s also in demand internationally.

Oz 05 Exhibition | by Chinese artist Cao Fei

Oz 05 Exhibition | by Chinese artist Cao Fei

Cao Fei’s Octopuses in the Metaverse

Cao Fei’s Octopuses in the Metaverse

Chinese artist Cao Fei and her in-depth exploration of avatars.

Two men turn to look at the camera. One is wearing tinted glasses and has his hand on the other man's lapel.

Two men turn to look at the camera. One is wearing tinted glasses and has his hand on the other man's lapel.

'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld': Mini-series about fashion icon

'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld': Mini-series about fashion icon

A French mini-series celebrates the German fashion star Karl Lagerfeld. Daniel Brühl shines in the lead role.

A man sits on a chair in his studio, speaking to the camera, surrounded by artwork and supplies

A man sits on a chair in his studio, speaking to the camera, surrounded by artwork and supplies

Nigerian artist combines digital, traditional techniques

Nigerian artist combines digital, traditional techniques

Chuma Anagbado combines woodwork with high-precision technology and an unparalleled passion for innovation.

Afrimaxx | Girley Jazama

Afrimaxx | Girley Jazama

The woman to bring Namibia's colonial past to the screen

The woman to bring Namibia's colonial past to the screen

Girley Jazama is a name that stands out in the world of cinema.

Pakistani author Fainaana Farnaam recording a children's story for her YouTube channel

Pakistani author Fainaana Farnaam recording a children's story for her YouTube channel

Pakistani author creates online Urdu content for children

Pakistani author creates online Urdu content for children

A Pakistani writer has embarked on an interesting and much-needed project — digitizing stories for children in Urdu.

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Film

Canadian actor Donald Sutherland smiling

Canadian actor Donald Sutherland smiling

Actor Donald Sutherland dies at 88

The Canadian actor's expansive career stretched from the film "M*A*S*H" to the blockbuster series "The Hunger Games."

Arts

Venus Williams at the Austin City Limits Music Festival 2023

Venus Williams at the Austin City Limits Music Festival 2023

When sports stars turn their talents into an art form

Venus Williams is one of many who have taken to art as a way of expressing themselves away from the sporting arena.

Music

Two men in dark suits stand with raised arms in front of a classical music orchestra.

Two men in dark suits stand with raised arms in front of a classical music orchestra.

Rheingau music festival presents global classical music

At this year's Rheingau festival, organizers are mixing classical music with diverse sounds from distant countries.

Literature

A colorized photo of Franz Kafka.

A colorized photo of Franz Kafka.

Who was Franz Kafka and why is he more popular than ever?

Franz Kafka is one of the best-known German-language authors in the world, even though he has been dead for 100 years.

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Arts Unveiled takes a look at four women inspiring others and improving life in their communities.

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In the spotlight

Anne Applebaum at an event in Madrid, Spain in 2021

Anne Applebaum at an event in Madrid, Spain in 2021

Anne Applebaum wins German peace prize for 2024

Polish-American historian and journalist, Anne Applebaum has won the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2024.

A woman looks at a picture of a smiling young orthodox Jewish couple, who are holding hands.

A woman looks at a picture of a smiling young orthodox Jewish couple, who are holding hands.

Marriage, sex and desire in Judaism

No masturbation and unique sex toys: An exhibition at the Jewish Museum Berlin sheds light on the sex lives of Jews.

Illustration showing a bust of Nefertititi with her hands tied up and her mouth taped in front of Berlin's television tower

Illustration showing a bust of Nefertititi with her hands tied up and her mouth taped in front of Berlin's television tower

Nefertiti bust: Ambassador or hostage?

The Egyptian queen's bust has drawn tourists to Berlin for more than 100 years. But many think it should be in Egypt.

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Specials & Events

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DW "Meet the Germans" Sendungslogo (Composite)

Meet the Germans: Explore the series

From beer to nudity and ridiculous grammar — we uncover the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the German culture.

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Living

A young man in a black and white patterned sweater stands near a canal in Amsterdam

A young man in a black and white patterned sweater stands near a canal in Amsterdam

How does Gen Z live in Amsterdam?

Cosmo Ebner, a 19-year-old student and Amsterdam native, shares his perspective on life in the city.

A muppet in a wheelchair, sitting in a park-like setting amid sunflowers

A muppet in a wheelchair, sitting in a park-like setting amid sunflowers

Germany's Sesame Street adds Muppet wheelchair user

In a bid to be more inclusive, Germany's Sesame Street has introduced Elin, a basketball enthusiast and wheelchair user.

A herd of camels sits on the desert sand, as an iron ore train passes in the background

A herd of camels sits on the desert sand, as an iron ore train passes in the background

Sahara Express a 'lifeline' for Mauritania

Traders, families, goats, camels and thousands of tons of iron ore roll through one of the world's most remote regions.

French striker Kylian Mbappé wears a protective mask in the colors of the French flag

French striker Kylian Mbappé wears a protective mask in the colors of the French flag

Euro 2024: Memorable moments so far

UEFA's European Football Championship has been full of some real eye-catching moments — on and off the pitch.

Rashid Khan celebrates with wicketkeeper Mohammad Ishaq during the T20 World Cup

Rashid Khan celebrates with wicketkeeper Mohammad Ishaq during the T20 World Cup

Afghanistan in T20 World Cup semifinal: A real fairy tale?

Afghanistan's first cricket World Cup semifinal is a major achievement, but for many observers, it's also troubling.

ChatGPT logos are seen on a smartphone screen, being held in a person's hand

ChatGPT logos are seen on a smartphone screen, being held in a person's hand

ChatGPT can be used to enhance learning

What impact has ChatGPT had on everyday life? Has it changed learning and working at schools, universities and offices?

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