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India: Menstruation taboos are forcing girls out of school

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Oct 06 11:22 AM

Millions of girls in India are missing out on school due to stigma over periods and a lack of sanitary facilities. Read more »

What has changed in 60 years of James Bond

Silke Wünsch, Deutsche Welle
Updated as of Oct 05 09:23 PM

In 1962, a martini-drinking womanizer saved the world from a villain for the first time in "Dr. No." Much has changed since the initial film. From the role of Bond girls to 007's machismo: Here are a few dated aspects. Read more »

Depeche Mode announces new album, world tour

Sarah Hucal, Deutsche Welle
Updated as of Oct 05 01:48 PM

The successful British synth-pop band gave a press conference in Berlin revealing details of their new album, "Memento Mori." They reflected on the death of their bandmate Andy Fletcher. Read more »

Indonesian football tragedy 'an accident waiting to happen'

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Oct 03 09:38 AM

Experts say decrepit facilities, archaic policing and fan violence produced a toxic combination. Read more »

Musk's new humanoid disappoints robot experts

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Oct 02 04:23 PM

Tesla's Elon Musk has often boasted about his plan to sell millions of affordable robots to mark a "future of abundance." Critics think that future is still far off. Read more »

New Alzheimer's drug shows promising results in trial

Esteban Pardo, Deutsche Welle
Posted at Oct 01 04:03 PM

Preliminary results of a phase three Alzheimer's drug trial appeared to slow progression of the disease. Read more »

Switzerland records ominous glacier melt rate

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 29 02:32 PM

Persistent heat waves and low snowfall has led to a 6% loss of glaciers in the Alps, according to a new Swiss study. Read more »

Antwerp's Royal Museum of Fine Arts reopens

Sabine Oelze, Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 28 08:10 PM

After 11 years of renovation, Belgium's Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp has reinvented itself. It shows how art can be viewed in unexpected ways. Read more »

Monroe is more than a sex symbol in new film

Brenda Haas, Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 27 10:22 PM

A new film about the Hollywood icon shows how Marilyn Monroe was ahead of her time politically. It also highlights the personal tragedies that drove her to an early grave. "Blonde" premieres on Netflix on September 28. Read more »

The role of plastic in the energy crisis

Tamsin Walker, Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 27 08:35 PM

Plastic production relies on oil and gas, yet reducing output has not been put forward as a response to the energy crisis. Until now. A new report says this is the moment for bold action. Read more »

The return of the nuclear threat

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 27 10:46 AM

Threats by Putin during the war in Ukraine have put nuclear weapons — thought to be a Cold War relic — back on the map. Read more »

Why Abe's state funeral has provoked anger in Japan

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 27 10:36 AM

Plans for Tuesday's lavish, taxpayer-funded event in Shinzo Abe's honor have attracted criticism and legal challenges. Read more »

7 ways we can help slow climate change

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 23 10:21 AM

Individuals can tackle the climate crisis and 'be the change we wish to see in the world.' Read more »

Spain plans temporary wealth tax amid high inflation

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 23 08:38 AM

Spain's left-wing government said it would slap a temporary tax on the wealthiest 1% of the country's population to help pay for inflation relief measures. Read more »

How Russia's sham referendums will proceed in Ukraine

Deutsche Welle
Updated as of Sep 22 11:42 AM

The referendum process is reminiscent of the annexation of Crimea in 2014 — with differences. Read more »

Panic, protests follow Putin's 'partial mobilization'

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 22 10:33 AM

While Putin called a mobilization of soldiers to fight in Ukraine 'limited,' many in Russia fear there is more to come. Read more »

Rush for flights out of Russia after Putin's military call-up

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 22 08:39 AM

Flights out of Russia filled up on Wednesday and tickets skyrocketed as large numbers of Russians sought to leave while they still could. Read more »

Bestselling author Stephen King turns 75

Sertan Sanderson, Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 21 08:21 PM

He is known as the grandmaster of horror: Stephen King has been tapping into our fears like no other for more than 40 years. His latest book promises a startling departure. Read more »

Cheetahs make a comeback to India

Deutsche Welle
Updated as of Sep 21 10:47 AM

The African cheetah has been introduced to India in an ambitious bid to have the world's fastest land animal roam again. Read more »

Kenya mourns Queen Elizabeth II as she is laid to rest

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 20 07:38 PM

Residents of former British colony Kenya remember the monarch who was also a figurehead for their country. Read more »