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Man with a butterfly perched on his nose

David Attenborough at 100 years old: A life in pictures

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.

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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

Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough turns 100

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

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

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.

A fake Holocaust black and white image created by AI showing malnourished men with their shirts off. The man at the front plays the violin.

A fake Holocaust black and white image created by AI showing malnourished men with their shirts off. The man at the front plays the violin.

AI fakes about the Holocaust distort history

AI fakes about the Holocaust distort history

AI fakes about the Holocaust are trending on social media. They look real but distort history.

torn US American Flag.

torn US American Flag.

How widespread is global fatigue with the US?

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.

Memorial in Greece to the execution of 200 communists at the Kaisariani shooting range

Memorial in Greece to the execution of 200 communists at the Kaisariani shooting range

Greece: Nazi-era photos shed light on 1944 executions

Greece: Nazi-era photos shed light on 1944 executions

Greece in February bought the first known photographic evidence of the execution of 200 communists in 1944.

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Film

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Oscar statuettes are seen backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles

New Oscars rules: No AI actors, human-written scripts only

AI performers will not qualify for Oscars under new academy rules that also overhaul the international film category.

Arts

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.

Music

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?

Literature

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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.

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New architecture from Africa: Part 2

A house of clay: The Goethe-Institut Dakar building acts as a catalyst for sustainable architecture in Africa.

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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.

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 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.

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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.

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?

Lola Akinmade, a Nigerian female travel photographer, wearing a hat and holding a camera in her hand, surrounded by snowy landscape.

Lola Akinmade, a Nigerian female travel photographer, wearing a hat and holding a camera in her hand, surrounded by snowy landscape.

Travel photographer Lola Akinmade stands out in Sweden

Lola Akinmade is best known as a travel photographer, but her work also deals with sexism, racism and integration.

Deutsche Post delivery staff member Andrea Bunar manoeuvers her bright yellow vessel as she makes the season opening delivery tour of the Spreewald barge postal delivery service

Deutsche Post delivery staff member Andrea Bunar manoeuvers her bright yellow vessel as she makes the season opening delivery tour of the Spreewald barge postal delivery service

Summer mail barge returns to Germany's Spreewald canals

In the Spreewald region of Brandenburg, southeast of Berlin, the summer months see the return of mail delivery by barge.

A young Bakhtiari guides his animals through fast-moving water

A young Bakhtiari guides his animals through fast-moving water

On the trail with Iran's last nomadic shepherds

In Iran's Zagros Mountains, a small number of Bakhtiari families still make the Kooch, a two‑week migration on foot.

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.

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