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Film still from 'Sinners' shows a bloody figure with long vampire fingers.

Who will win the Oscars?

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Iran Teheran 2026 | Trümmer im Golestan-Palast nach US-israelischem Angriff

Iran Teheran 2026 | Trümmer im Golestan-Palast nach US-israelischem Angriff

US-Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites

US-Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several Iranian monuments already damaged by US and Israeli strikes.

Smiljan Radic Clarke in front of architectural model.

Smiljan Radic Clarke in front of architectural model.

Chile's Smiljan Radic Clarke wins Pritzker Prize 2026

Chile's Smiljan Radic Clarke wins Pritzker Prize 2026

Dubbed the "Nobel Prize of architecture," the Pritzker Prize recognizes the work of exceptional architects.

A white model of an arch set upon a model cityscape.

A white model of an arch set upon a model cityscape.

Trump's arch plan and the history of gateways

Trump's arch plan and the history of gateways

Trump's 250‑foot arch proposal revives a global story: How monumental gateways have shaped politics and public space.

A 1908 photo montage by W.H. Martin shows a man riding a giant ear of corn hooked to a horse.

A 1908 photo montage by W.H. Martin shows a man riding a giant ear of corn hooked to a horse.

Long before AI, fake photos were already popular

Long before AI, fake photos were already popular

From anti-Nazi photo montages to staged photos, a new exhibition focuses on the long history of manipulated visuals.

A black-and-white image of suffragettes protesting in favor of women's right to vote in London, 1910

A black-and-white image of suffragettes protesting in favor of women's right to vote in London, 1910

Global icons of women's rights

Global icons of women's rights

From Gisele Pelicot to Rosa Parks to Clara Zetkin: Here are 11 women who have been fighting for equal rights.

Black smoke rising over Tehran's skyline

Black smoke rising over Tehran's skyline

Is the US making a strategic miscalculation on Iran?

Is the US making a strategic miscalculation on Iran?

Can the conflict with Iran really be wrapped up in "four or five weeks," as claimed by US President Donald Trump?

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Film

Film still from the 1926 film, Metropolis shows a woman with her eyes closed lying on a stretcher. A helmet with wires is fastened on her head.

Film still from the 1926 film, Metropolis shows a woman with her eyes closed lying on a stretcher. A helmet with wires is fastened on her head.

Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis': The future is now

In this silent film classic, a robotic character gives us an early glimpse of the future of artificial intelligence.

Arts

Two hands touch a painting by Van Gogh. The artwork shows green tree branches with white flowers on a blue background.

Two hands touch a painting by Van Gogh. The artwork shows green tree branches with white flowers on a blue background.

Feeling Van Gogh: Art experience for the blind

How can the blind and visually impaired experience Van Gogh's paintings in a museum?

Music

Flutist Khanyisile Mthetwa, a Black woman, plays the flute while standing in a concert hall. She is wearing a red sleeveless dress, and has long hair. Country: South Africa

Flutist Khanyisile Mthetwa, a Black woman, plays the flute while standing in a concert hall. She is wearing a red sleeveless dress, and has long hair. Country: South Africa

Soweto flutist Khanyisile Mthetwa plays for social change

Starting with a broken flute and an uncertain future, Khanyisile Mthetwa is now part of the Grammy Recording Academy.

Literature

Gisele Pelicot poses during a photo session.

Gisele Pelicot poses during a photo session.

Book by mass rape survivor Gisele Pelicot tells her story

She refuses to be a victim: "A Hymn to Life" powerfully chronicles Pelicot's ordeal and path back to life.

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Freedom of the press in danger — Arts Unveiled

Journalists under pressure: Where does freedom begin?

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Deutschland Berlin 2025 | DesSta-Gründerin Justice Mvemba im Heinrich-von-Kleist-Park

Deutschland Berlin 2025 | DesSta-Gründerin Justice Mvemba im Heinrich-von-Kleist-Park

Black History Month: The trail of colonialism in Berlin

The Decolonial City Tours show how colonial history and racist structures still shape Berlin's streets.

Futuristic robot in the 1927 movie "Metropolis" by Fritz Lang

Futuristic robot in the 1927 movie "Metropolis" by Fritz Lang

Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis': Milestone in science fiction film

"Metropolis" (1927) shaped modern sci fi cinema with its depictions of futuristic cities, AI fears and class struggle.

The photo shows a large old building, the Berlin University of Arts, covered in a black cloth

The photo shows a large old building, the Berlin University of Arts, covered in a black cloth

University cuts 'damaging Berlin's cultural standing'

Students and teachers at one of Germany's most prestigious arts universities face major cuts to vital arts courses.

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A hand picks up an opened oyster from a plate.

A hand picks up an opened oyster from a plate.

A visit to Europe's oyster capital

In Brittany, northern France, we find out how these coveted shellfish are grown — and how you can tell if they're fresh.

A middle-aged woman with dark hair, dressed in traditional clothing, sits outdoors for an interview

A middle-aged woman with dark hair, dressed in traditional clothing, sits outdoors for an interview

Tradition, change shape daily life in Romania's Danube Delta

In Jurilovca, three people show us how tradition and uncertainty are shaping daily life on the Danube riverbanks.

The blind Charles Kibe Mwangi works as a tailor. Hes is sitting in front of a sewing machine. Country: Kenia

The blind Charles Kibe Mwangi works as a tailor. Hes is sitting in front of a sewing machine. Country: Kenia

Tailor in Kenya lost his sight, but kept his vision

Blindness changed Charles Kibe's world. But instead of resorting to begging, he built a business, a family and a legacy.

Malawian Isaac Zuze, a bearded man wearing a white and beige sweater, is standing in an open-top bus with red seats, in a garage. Location: Malawi

Malawian Isaac Zuze, a bearded man wearing a white and beige sweater, is standing in an open-top bus with red seats, in a garage. Location: Malawi

Malawi influencer makes profitable business teaching history

How this Malawian turned his social media presence into a thriving business.

A couple, a man and a woman, changes the white sheets on their bed

A couple, a man and a woman, changes the white sheets on their bed

When and how does the average German clean up?

Germans supposedly like things tidy, so how often do they clean? And do German couples share the chores?

A still from the movie featuring Anne Hathaway (left), Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci

A still from the movie featuring Anne Hathaway (left), Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci

Why all the hype for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'?

All the original stars are back — and so is the backstabbing. Movie fans around the world are thrilled.

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