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Austrian man admits plot to attack 2024 Taylor Swift concert
https://www.dw.com/en/austrian-man-admits-plot-to-attack-2024-taylor-swift-concert/a-76960278?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf
Published: April 28, 2026 09:57
An Austrian citizen accused of planning an attack at one of Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna in 2024 pleaded guilty as his trial opened on Tuesday. The man was also tried on various terrorism charges.
Germany news: Rise in young people refusing military service
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-rise-in-young-people-refusing-military-service/live-76948211?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf
Published: April 27, 2026 08:34
Amid talk of a possible return of compulsory military service, more young Germans are applying for conscientious objector status. Meanwhile, Germany has become the world's fourth-largest military spender.
Queer as folk: The gay scandal that shook the German Empire
https://www.dw.com/en/queer-as-folk-the-gay-scandal-that-shook-the-german-empire/a-76940939?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf
Published: April 26, 2026 09:46
Germany's last emperor, a gilded porcelain vase and a general who had a heart attack in a pink tutu: The Eulenburg Affair shook the German Empire to its core and paved the way for the downfall of the monarchy.
The silent power of memes
https://www.dw.com/en/the-silent-power-of-memes/a-76927503?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf
Published: April 24, 2026 16:17
They are funny, provocative and sometimes tasteless. But memes are also powerful political tool, shaping our perception — usually without us noticing.
Natural molecule could provide Ozempic, Wegovy alternative
https://www.dw.com/en/natural-molecule-could-provide-ozempic-wegovy-alternative/a-76916940?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf
Published: April 24, 2026 10:20
Discovered using AI, a naturally occurring molecule appears to act directly in the brain's appetite center. Scientists hope it could refine treatments for obesity, offering fewer side effects for some patients.
A booklover's dream holiday in Scotland
https://www.dw.com/en/a-booklover-s-dream-holiday-in-scotland/a-76884546?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf
Published: April 23, 2026 08:22
As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.
The rise and fall of East Germany's Palace of the Republic
https://www.dw.com/en/the-rise-and-fall-of-east-germany-s-palace-of-the-republic/a-76836834?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf
Published: April 22, 2026 11:58
From 1976 through 1990, the building in East Berlin served as a symbol of the communist state's power. The "People's Palace" was controversially destroyed — and yet remains present.
South Korea: Police seek to arrest BTS agency chief over fraud allegations
https://www.dw.com/en/south-korea-police-seek-to-arrest-bts-agency-chief-over-fraud-allegations/a-76874782?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf
Published: April 21, 2026 06:36
Police say HYBE chief Bang Si-hyuk secretly made millions from post-IPO share sales. The case comes as K-pop supergroup BTS embarks on a global tour.
Unpacking the 2026 Venice Biennale controversies and highlights
https://www.dw.com/en/unpacking-the-2026-venice-biennale-controversies-and-highlights/a-76807499?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf
Published: April 20, 2026 14:45
Russia's return to the international contemporary art exhibition, as well as the participation of Israel and the US, have sparked politicized backlash.
The German refugees who found shelter in Yugoslavia
https://www.dw.com/en/the-german-refugees-who-found-shelter-in-yugoslavia/a-76845594?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf
Published: April 20, 2026 05:23
After the Nazis seized power in 1933, many Germans escaped by fleeing abroad. Some ended up in what was then Yugoslavia. German historian Marie Janine Calic tells their story.