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Ye postpones Marseille concert amid political backlash

"After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice," Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, wrote on social media platform X. Ye had been scheduled to perform at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome on June 11.

Xi lauds China-Russia ties, signals broader Iran engagement

Chinese President Xi Jinping brought up the significance of the friendship treaty between Beijing and Moscow on Wednesday in a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Xi described relations with Russia as particularly "precious," calling for deeper cooperation and mutual support.

When Workwear Fit Becomes a Safety Issue for Women

Jennifer Herb spends a lot of time alongside railway tracks in all kinds of weather. As a shunting attendant at DB Cargo, a subsidiary of German railway giant Deutsche Bahn, she checks brakes, inspects undercarriages and couples and uncouples freight cars.

Naming Sex Work and What It Reveals About Society

"Lalun is a member of the most ancient profession in the world." With that line, written in his 1888 short story "On the City Wall," English author Rudyard Kipling helped popularize one of the most enduring euphemisms for sex work — a phrase often repeated since, despite its historical ambiguity.

Lufthansa faces cabin crew strike after pilot walkouts

Skip next section German study warns against sales tax hike amid price pressures April 15, 2026 German study warns against sales tax hike amid price pressures A leading trade union-linked foundation has warned Germany's government against raising sales taxes as households face rising costs.

Nuba Mountains: A Fragile Shelter on Sudan's Frontline

Hassan Koko sits on top of a homemade wooden bed, overlooking the majestic hills of the Nuba Mountains in South Kordofan, Sudan. Despite the spectacular view and a comforting late afternoon breeze, he looks uneasy.