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From Goethe to Soraya: German-Iranian stories

Berlin Iran Kunst

Berlin Iran Kunst

Glimpse into 5,000 years of Iranian culture

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March 25, 2026

Germany news: Race against time for stranded humpback whale

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The shadow outline of a man holding a cellphone

'Looksmaxxing' — the manosphere beauty cult

'Looksmaxxing' — the manosphere beauty cult

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

Stewardess leading two children over the airfield to the plane, Germany 1930s.

Stewardess leading two children over the airfield to the plane, Germany 1930s.

Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust

Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust

German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust.

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

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.

A historical colonial postcard showing Indigenous people and attacking UFOs added onto it as a collage

A historical colonial postcard showing Indigenous people and attacking UFOs added onto it as a collage

Amazonia's Indigenous peoples dismantle Western cliches

Amazonia's Indigenous peoples dismantle Western cliches

Indigenous peoples and the Amazon rainforest have often been exoticized. A new exhibition challenges these tropes.

A specialist works on the restoration of the "Madonna of the Rose Bower"

A specialist works on the restoration of the "Madonna of the Rose Bower"

Up close: 'Madonna of the Rose Bower' restoration

Up close: 'Madonna of the Rose Bower' restoration

A late Gothic panel painting by Martin Schongauer is being restored in Colmar, France — in full view of the public.

Seven young men in colorful suits.

Seven young men in colorful suits.

BTS: The K-pop comeback of the year

BTS: The K-pop comeback of the year

After a four-year hiatus and the end of their military service, BTS are returning as a full group.

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US actors Sylvester Stallone (L) and Chuck Norris (R) at a boxing event (file photo)

US actors Sylvester Stallone (L) and Chuck Norris (R) at a boxing event (file photo)

What set Chuck Norris apart from other action stars?

Ian Spector, who has written several satirical books about Chuck Norris, shares his insights with DW.

Arts

Yayoi Kusama, wearing a red dress with white polka dots, holding her arms out in front of a yellow work of a face. She wears a magenta wig, the hair in a bob cut

Yayoi Kusama, wearing a red dress with white polka dots, holding her arms out in front of a yellow work of a face. She wears a magenta wig, the hair in a bob cut

At 97, Japan's art icon Yayoi Kusama is Instagram-ready

A retrospective of the work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, still highly relevant, is on show in Cologne.

Music

promotional picture of the band Sistanagila, musicians around a festive table of food.

promotional picture of the band Sistanagila, musicians around a festive table of food.

Iranians and Israelis united through music

A message of hope for the future: The Berlin music ensemble Sistanagila brings together musicians from Iran and Israel.

Literature

Portrait of the French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani, a woman with curly shoulder-length hair, posing against a dark blue background. She is smiling, with the mouth closed

Portrait of the French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani, a woman with curly shoulder-length hair, posing against a dark blue background. She is smiling, with the mouth closed

Leila Slimani's 'I'll Take the Fire' deals with family past

Bestselling author Leila Slimani concludes her sweeping French-Moroccan family saga.

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Plastic surgery, family ties and art

The birth of plastic surgery, Leila Slimani's new novel and art from the US and Greenland.

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A portrait of Salman Rushdie, an older bearded man wearing a gray shirt and a maroon vest, and glasses. One of the lenses of his glasses is opaque. He is sitting with his right hand on his chin

A portrait of Salman Rushdie, an older bearded man wearing a gray shirt and a maroon vest, and glasses. One of the lenses of his glasses is opaque. He is sitting with his right hand on his chin

Salman Rushdie on why tyrants fear artists

In Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," the writer explains why he chooses to remain optimistic.

A woman is filmed by a drone as she walks along the famous Porta do Ceu (Door to Heaven) tourist viewpoint in the Rocinha favela

A woman is filmed by a drone as she walks along the famous Porta do Ceu (Door to Heaven) tourist viewpoint in the Rocinha favela

Tourists flock to a Brazilian favela for viral videos

Critics say the trend romanticizes poverty. Some residents appreciate the attention — and the income tourists bring in.

Picture of US talk show host, Conan O'Brien, in dark blue tuxedo with his one arm extended.

Picture of US talk show host, Conan O'Brien, in dark blue tuxedo with his one arm extended.

Oscars 2026: All the political moments

"Chaotic, frightening times": Academy Awards stars called out Trump's wars and restrictions on human rights.

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A man in protective orange clothing standing on a beach in Barcelona holding a cable coming out of the sea

A man in protective orange clothing standing on a beach in Barcelona holding a cable coming out of the sea

Does the Iran war put your internet at risk?

Inside the repair trap: Why data hubs and undersea cables in the conflict zone affect users far beyond the Middle East.

Deutschland Köln 2025 | Flixtrain fährt in Hauptbahnhof ein | Fahrgäste warten auf Bahnsteig

Deutschland Köln 2025 | Flixtrain fährt in Hauptbahnhof ein | Fahrgäste warten auf Bahnsteig

Flixtrain takes on Deutsche Bahn

German railway company Flixtrain aims to launch new routes across Europe and order 65 new trains.

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 lead to commitment.

Ghana Accra 2026 | Sheabutter-Museum

Ghana Accra 2026 | Sheabutter-Museum

Beyond skincare: Inside Ghana's Shea Butter Museum

Shea butter, Africa's "women's gold," is used around the world, but is rooted in tradition.

A portion of cuoppo napoletano is held up in a pointed brown paper cone. In the background, a lively and colorful street in Naples can be seen.

A portion of cuoppo napoletano is held up in a pointed brown paper cone. In the background, a lively and colorful street in Naples can be seen.

Cuoppo Napoletano: Naples's answer to fish & chips

This popular street food from Naples combines seafood, vegetables and arancini served in a cone.

Griechenland Donousa | Videostill für Fokus Europa auf der Insel Donousa im Winter

Griechenland Donousa | Videostill für Fokus Europa auf der Insel Donousa im Winter

What it's like on a Greek island during winter?

No tourists, no stress: the winter pace of life for residents of Donousa.

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