Dorothee Elmiger wins 2025 German Book Prize
Published: October 14, 2025 10:43
Already praised as one of the most promising young Swiss writers, Elmiger offers with "The Dutch Women" a nightmarish literary expedition into the heart of the jungle.
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The Philippines: Frankfurt Book Fair's guest of honor
Published: October 14, 2025 10:27
As the Southeast Asian country is featured at the book fair, here's a look at three of the Philippines' most important literary voices.
Orson Welles' 'War of the Worlds': Lessons on media literacy
Published: October 13, 2025 18:30
Before Orson Welles, who died in October 1985, directed his masterpiece, "Citizen Kane," he became famous for his radio adaptation of "The War of the Worlds."
How are 'La Cucaracha' and 'Yankee Doodle' revolution songs?
Published: October 13, 2025 14:39
From France to Mexico, revolutions have birthed songs that have outlasted regimes. And some aren't just ditties — they were shaped by defiance and hope.
'No smoking' in Southeast Asia: A region quits tobacco
Published: October 13, 2025 12:36
Southeast Asia once had the highest rates of tobacco use, affecting three-quarters of men. But the region has cut smoking rates by more than a quarter. Europe is now the smokiest place on Earth.
Gen Z pushes back against fast furniture
Published: October 11, 2025 16:46
As cheap and disposable furniture piles up in landfills, younger shoppers are bucking the trend. Gen Z is going secondhand.
The Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy: Why is MAGA angry?
Published: October 10, 2025 07:38
The Puerto Rican superstar has been picked to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show and will perform his set entirely in Spanish, enraging MAGA.
'Ain't dead yet,' says Dolly Parton amid health rumors
Published: October 9, 2025 03:49
Legendary American singer Dolly Parton put the buzz of a health scare to bed in a social media post. The 79-year-old said she was okay after her sister made comments about her health, sending fans in a tailspin.
What the 'One Piece' pirate flag symbolizes for Gen Z protestors
Published: October 8, 2025 07:25
Why did a pirate flag from the Japanese anime series "One Piece" become a rallying symbol for the Gen Z protest movements around the world?
Anonymous, digital, democratic: Morocco's Gen Z protests
Published: October 7, 2025 17:12
Anti-government protests in Morocco are organized by an anonymous group of youth activists on a platform meant for gaming. They started off with just four members, and now have almost 250,000. DW spoke with one of them.
Exhibition recalls Hamas attack on the Nova Music Festival
Published: October 7, 2025 08:47
Hundreds died and more than 40 people were abducted during Hamas' terror attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7, 2023. An exhibition commemorates the horror of that day.
UNESCO board nominates Egyptian ex-minister for director
Published: October 7, 2025 08:22
The UN's cultural agency has tapped an Egyptian former antiquities minister, Khaled el-Anani, as its next chief. If he is confirmed in the post, he will take on the job at a difficult time.
Israeli and Palestinian films face distribution obstacles
Published: October 6, 2025 07:08
Two years into the war in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, filmmakers who examine the conflict in their works have struggled to find distribution. The Israeli government has also worked to silence critical voices.
German Unity Day explained
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Published: October 2, 2025 14:22
October 3 is a public holiday all over Germany commemorating the reunification of the once divided nation. But why was Germany divided in the first place? And when was it reunited? DW has the answers.
Tipping in Japan remains taboo as tourism takes off
Published: October 2, 2025 12:51
A sharp rise in foreign visitors to Japan in recent years has triggered a debate over whether or not customers should tip for good service. Most locals, however, hope this mostly Western habit does not catch on.
Lee Miller: From surrealist muse to war photographer
Published: October 1, 2025 13:16
A chronicler of the 20th century, from her surrealist experiments with Man Ray to gripping photos from World War II, Lee Miller put her unique stamp on all of her work, as shown at the Tate Britain.
Older film and TV actors who retain star power
Published: September 30, 2025 14:50
Populations around the world are ageing fast: But from Steve Martin to Helen Mirren, leading older actors are showing how seniors can have a starring role in healthy and diverse societies.
Oktoberfest overcrowding sparks safety concerns
Published: September 30, 2025 10:00
Munich's Oktoberfest attracts millions of visitors. The festival entrances were briefly closed over the weekend due to overcrowding.
How a gloomy German loaf of bread went viral in the US
Published: September 29, 2025 14:02
Bernd the Bread has been an icon of German children's TV for 25 years. After a TV appearance on John Oliver's show, he's now gained new fans.
Eurovision to vote on whether Israel can participate in 2026
Published: September 29, 2025 10:47
The European Broadcasting Union will have its members vote on Israel's participation after calls to exclude the country over the war in Gaza.