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Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show

Boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna.

Man with a butterfly perched on his nose

Man with a butterfly perched on his nose

David Attenborough at 100 years old: A life in pictures

Perhaps the world's most recognizable nature documentary host, he turns 100 today and remains as enthusiastic as ever.

Picture of an elderly man in a light-colored shirt and dark jacket looking at the camera through some green fronds.

Picture of an elderly man in a light-colored shirt and dark jacket looking at the camera through some green fronds.

Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough turns 100

The still-sprightly centenarian has been knighted twice, and is perhaps the world's most recognizable nature lover.

FEMEN and Pussy Riot activists at a protest, one woman holds a sign that reads 'Enjoy the show- ignore the war'

FEMEN and Pussy Riot activists at a protest, one woman holds a sign that reads 'Enjoy the show- ignore the war'

Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained

The Golden Lion will not be awarded this year. The jury has resigned over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation.

Germany, Düsseldorf, 2026 | Jet fuel tanker truck at the airport.

Germany, Düsseldorf, 2026 | Jet fuel tanker truck at the airport.

What the Strait of Hormuz fuel crisis means for air travel

Jet fuel supply could become a problem for the aviation industry. Passengers should expect more than higher prices.

Rosalia in a pink outfit at a concert on stage in 2019 in Bilbao.

Rosalia in a pink outfit at a concert on stage in 2019 in Bilbao.

How Rosalia became a global pop force

Spanish singer Rosalia has built her career with precision. How did she do it?

Black-and-white photograph of a young woman and two young men.

Black-and-white photograph of a young woman and two young men.

From India to Iran: How Hitler redefined 'Aryan' for Nazism

The term is still linked to Nazi Germany and its ideal blond, blue eyed "Aryan" citizen. But its origins lie elsewhere.

Georg Baselitz with two of his paintings in 2010.

Georg Baselitz with two of his paintings in 2010.

Georg Baselitz, renowned for upside-down paintings, dies

The German artist who never lost his rebellious streak has died at the age of 88.

Music duo Angine de Poitrine sitting in their alien costumes in front of black-and-white polka-dot backgrounds.

Music duo Angine de Poitrine sitting in their alien costumes in front of black-and-white polka-dot backgrounds.

Angine de Poitrine: A masked rock band conquers the internet

From underground experiment to sold-out international tour — what's behind the viral Angine de Poitrine phenomenon?

Tourists sunbathe on the beach. In the distance, large hotel complexes can be seen.

Tourists sunbathe on the beach. In the distance, large hotel complexes can be seen.

Spain's Canary Islands fear tourism slump over oil prices

Soaring jet fuel costs have pushed airlines to raise ticket prices and cancel flights to the Spanish archipelago.

Shakira performs during a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro

Shakira performs during a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro

Millions sway as Shakira concert lights up Copacabana

The Colombian superstar delivers one of the biggest shows of her career, drawing fans from Brazil and beyonbd.

Futuristic robot in the 1927 movie "Metropolis" by Fritz Lang

Futuristic robot in the 1927 movie "Metropolis" by Fritz Lang

Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' a milestone in sci-fi film

"Metropolis" (1927) shaped modern sci fi cinema with its depictions of futuristic cities, AI fears and class struggle.

torn US American Flag.

torn US American Flag.

How widespread is global fatigue with the US?

The image of the US has taken a blow, as many people are fed up by the Trump administration's controversies.

Prodromos Tsinikoris, Arvo Pärt and Anita Raja.

Prodromos Tsinikoris, Arvo Pärt and Anita Raja.

2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients

Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition.

Film still from 'Rose': Sandra Hüller shooting a gun.

Film still from 'Rose': Sandra Hüller shooting a gun.

'Rose' and the piece of fabric that embodies gender politics

Director Markus Schleinzer discusses why women passing as men inspired his historical drama, starring Sandra Hüller.

A participant crawls through the mud at the Maldon Mud Race, face completely covered in mud. They are wearing sunglasses and a costume featuring fox-like ears.

A participant crawls through the mud at the Maldon Mud Race, face completely covered in mud. They are wearing sunglasses and a costume featuring fox-like ears.

Mud, fun and donations: Mucky UK race thrills thousands

Mud, fun and a good cause: The Maldon Mud Race brings together frolicking through dirt and community service.

Wilhelm II, German Emperor, who lived between 1859 and 1941, pictured on a hunting trip.

Wilhelm II, German Emperor, who lived between 1859 and 1941, pictured on a hunting trip.

The queer scandal that shook the German Empire

The Eulenburg Affair shook the German Empire to its core and paved the way for the downfall of the monarchy.

Mobile app icons of social media services are seen on a smartphone, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram.

Mobile app icons of social media services are seen on a smartphone, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram.

The silent power of memes

Memes are more than just funny images, they operate as political tools — usually without us noticing.

Young, distraught women cling to the t-shirt of their father, whose face is not visible, as he is removed by immigration agents.

Young, distraught women cling to the t-shirt of their father, whose face is not visible, as he is removed by immigration agents.

'Separated by ICE' wins World Press Photo of the Year

Trauma, war, climate change, hope: The images of the 2026 World Press Photo Contest depict the reality of our time.

White and blue building, with the sign The Open Book at the entrance.

White and blue building, with the sign The Open Book at the entrance.

A book lover's dream holiday in Scotland

As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.

The Palace of the Republic's facade gleams in the evening sunlight as the top of the TV tour is visible behind it in Berlin

The Palace of the Republic's facade gleams in the evening sunlight as the top of the TV tour is visible behind it in Berlin

The rise and fall of East Germany's Palace of the Republic

It was a symbol of communist East Germany's power that was controversially destroyed — and yet remains present.

Black-and-white photograph from 1888: Men standing in front of simple huts on overgrown ground

Black-and-white photograph from 1888: Men standing in front of simple huts on overgrown ground

Nueva Germania: The failed 'Aryan project' in Paraguay

A new home for the "Aryan race." That was the vision for Nueva Germania when German emigrants founded it in 1886.

Michael Jackson | portrait as an adult, as a child singing with a microphone in his hand, underneath the lettering NEVERLAND

Michael Jackson | portrait as an adult, as a child singing with a microphone in his hand, underneath the lettering NEVERLAND

Michael Jackson: problematic King of Pop

Michael Jackson’s rise, recordbreaking albums, controversy—and a new biopic revisiting his life.

A bronze coin in a magnifying glass.

A bronze coin in a magnifying glass.

Teen discovers first ancient Greek artifact found in Berlin

A 13-year-old stumbled upon a coin from ancient Troy. It could provide links between ancient Greece and northern Europe.

Marina Abramovic with her eyes closed as part of a performance

Marina Abramovic with her eyes closed as part of a performance

Marina Abramovic: A lifelong performance

She's renowned her performance art. "Balkan Erotic Epic" marks her first major solo show in Berlin since the 1990s.

Aerial view of the Goethe-Institut building in Dakar.

Aerial view of the Goethe-Institut building in Dakar.

Senegal: The Goethe-Institut opens its new building in Dakar

The Goethe-Institut's new Dakar building represents the cutting edge of Africa's sustainable construction.

A mobile phone screen showing a user in a queue for Oasis tickets

A mobile phone screen showing a user in a queue for Oasis tickets

Ticketmaster, Live Nation hold illegal monopoly — US jury

However, the verdict will not bring immediate relief to concertgoers frustrated by high ticket prices.

Black and white picture of three people, one of whom is holding a placard that reads "Nothing about us without us."

Black and white picture of three people, one of whom is holding a placard that reads "Nothing about us without us."

What we call sex work — and what it says about society

The words used to describe sex work have shaped stigma, policy and lived experience.

Drone footage shows fields of blooming, colorful flower bulbs

Drone footage shows fields of blooming, colorful flower bulbs

Tulip fever grips the Netherlands

Every year, millions of visitors flock to the Keukenhof to admire the most quintessentially Dutch of all flowers.

Aso-Oke merchant Abdulwasihi Aderemi displays finished fabrics on his arm

Aso-Oke merchant Abdulwasihi Aderemi displays finished fabrics on his arm

Nigeria's aso oke weavers caught between tradition and fashion

In Nigeria, traditional weavers continue to use ancient techniques, and are now at the center of a modern trend.

Black-and-white photo of people dancing at a party at the queer club Eldorado in Berlin in 1926

Black-and-white photo of people dancing at a party at the queer club Eldorado in Berlin in 1926

First gay rights movement: Berlin's wild 1920s queer history

Before the Nazis took power, Berlin was a center of LGBTQ+ rights and queer culture.

A large crowd of people holds their arms in the air on a sunny day

A large crowd of people holds their arms in the air on a sunny day

Has Coachella festival sold out?

One of the world's biggest open-air music and art festivals has been hit by controversies and declining credibility.

Actor Mario Adorf wears a suit and a bow tie, with a white scarf around his neck, in a photo taken in Munich in 2020.

Actor Mario Adorf wears a suit and a bow tie, with a white scarf around his neck, in a photo taken in Munich in 2020.

Veteran German actor Mario Adorf dies at age 95

Mario Adorf played legendary Hollywood villains, wrote German TV history, and still played in films at age 90.

Foreigners and locals pose together for a photo in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Foreigners and locals pose together for a photo in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Should Western influencers promote Taliban‑run Afghanistan?

In the race for clicks and followers, some content creators are promoting Afghanistan while ignoring Taliban rule.

A soldier watches suspected communists detained in Jakarta, 1965

A soldier watches suspected communists detained in Jakarta, 1965

60 years after Indonesia's killings: Is the Cold War back?

The US is once again meddling in countries it considers a thorn in its flesh. Is history repeating itself?

A German flag waves in the sky as people walk inside the glass dome at the Reichstag

A German flag waves in the sky as people walk inside the glass dome at the Reichstag

One in five young Germans plan to leave the country

A recent study shows that as many as one in five Germans between the ages of 14 and 29 are actively considering moving.

A bird's eye view of an orchestra playing

A bird's eye view of an orchestra playing

The Haydn Expedition — Joseph Haydn rediscovered

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen.

The entrance to the Jameh Mosque, covered in blue tiles

The entrance to the Jameh Mosque, covered in blue tiles

UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the heat

From Easter Island to the Great Wall of China, iconic cultural heritage sites are under threat from rising temperatures.

Picture of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP membership & ID card.

Picture of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP membership & ID card.

Were Grandma and Grandpa Nazis?

Millions of NSDAP membership cards are now available online, garnering huge interest.

Teenage student holding text books by library shelf

Teenage student holding text books by library shelf

The pleasure of books in the digital age

The quiet power of a physical book offers a rare escape from life's constant digital noise.

Bildmontage Popstar Rainer Maria Rilke | Porträt des Dichters mit Konzertbesuchern

Bildmontage Popstar Rainer Maria Rilke | Porträt des Dichters mit Konzertbesuchern

Rilke, Social Media and Empowerment

Rilke's timeless poetry, a swansong for social media and a courageous film challenging forced marriage.

A ivdeo still from the film "Dear Future me" showing a young woman with a tear trickling down her cheek.

A ivdeo still from the film "Dear Future me" showing a young woman with a tear trickling down her cheek.

'Nawi' depicts Kenyan girl's journey out of forced marriage

The award-winning film tells the true story of a gifted 13-year-old Kenyan girl who is sold into a forced marriage.

German artist Katharine Raab holds one of her miniature works

German artist Katharine Raab holds one of her miniature works

Miniature art: German artist creates tiny magical worlds

With imagination and subtle humor, Katharina Raab shows just how much magic can be found in the tiniest of things.

Poet Rainer Maria Rilke in black and white against a red background filled with hand written words

Poet Rainer Maria Rilke in black and white against a red background filled with hand written words

Poetry is dead? Ask Rilke!

The timeless poem of Austrian poet Rilke still captivates, inspiring influencers, artists and new generations.

Lady Gaga poses at the 68th Grammy Awards

Lady Gaga poses at the 68th Grammy Awards

At 40, Lady Gaga isn't done revolutionizing pop music

As iconic as she is outlandish, the star has reinvented pop music and reached millions by opening up about trauma.

Picture of two clocks showing two different times.

Picture of two clocks showing two different times.

Daylight saving time: A history of fact, folklore and fuss

From wartime strategy to Halloween lore, daylight saving time is tangled in culture, commerce and contested claims.

The shadow outline of a man holding a cellphone

The shadow outline of a man holding a cellphone

'Looksmaxxing' — the manosphere beauty cult

The online beauty trend has roots in misogyny, and its language is reaching the White House.

A bright blue train standing at a station, several people are walking on the platform.

A bright blue train standing at a station, several people are walking on the platform.

Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need

Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept led to commitment.

Picture of a demonstration in January 2026 in front of Berlin's Brandenbrug Gate. A person holds up a Persian flag.

Picture of a demonstration in January 2026 in front of Berlin's Brandenbrug Gate. A person holds up a Persian flag.

From Goethe to Soraya: German-Iranian stories

It’s hard to imagine today, but for centuries, Iran and Germany enjoyed strong cordial relations.

Tanks and soldiers stand in front of a building.

Tanks and soldiers stand in front of a building.

Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later

Victims of Argentina's brutal military dictatorship of the 1970s and '80s are still fighting for justice.