Rosalia’s Rise: From Flamenco Roots to Global Pop

To many observers, the career of Spanish pop star Rosalia could look like an overnight success. One moment, the now 33-year-old artist seemed relatively unknown to an international audience; the next, she was performing on the world's biggest stages and collaborating with major names like Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Björk. In reality, her rise

North Korea Drops Reunification Language From Constitution

North Korea has removed all references to reunification with South Korea from its constitution, according to a document circulating on Wednesday. The revision marks a sharp break from decades of policy dating back to 1948, when Pyongyang had formally committed to pursuing unification. How has North Korea changed its constitution? The change was reported after

Trump pauses Project Freedom amid talks with Iran

Skip next section IN DEPTH — How the jet fuel shortage affects air travel May 6, 2026 IN DEPTH — How the jet fuel shortage affects air travel Currently, there are sufficient kerosene stocks, as seen here at Düsseldorf Airport. But for how much longer?Image: Jochen Tack/picture alliance Should the worst fears become realized, air

When Cities Kick Cars Out: Lessons from Europe

Berliners lost 60 hours to traffic congestion last year, which is something Oliver Collmann is hoping to change. The engineer spent years working on software for self-driving cars before realizing he really wanted to use his skills for things "that are more in the general interest of humankind." Having eased out of his job, he joined

Twin Blasts Near Punjab Military Sites Trigger Statewide Alert

Skip next section IPL final moved to Ahmedabad May 6, 2026 IPL final moved to Ahmedabad Ahmedabad will host the Indian Premier League (IPL) final on May 31 instead of Bengaluru, where it had originally been planned to take place. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) cited "certain requirements" from local authorities

Bondi Beach Massacre Suspect Faces 19 New Charges

An Australian man accused of killing 15 people in an antisemitic mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach will face a slew of additional charges, court officials said on Wednesday. Naveed A. was accused of opening fire, along with his father, at families celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah last December. The 24-year-old was shot and

Australia to Repatriate 13 IS-Linked Citizens

Authorities in Australia said on Wednesday that 13 Australians linked to alleged members of the extremist "Islamic State" (IS) group plan to return home from Syria. The returnees include four women and nine children, who had been living in Syria's Roj camp. As per local media reports, they are expected to arrive at airports in

Spain to Receive Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship

Spain has announced that it will receive passengers aboard the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius "in three or four days." The cruise ship has been moored off the coast of Cape Verde for two days after the hantavirus was detected. Three passengers have died and several other passengers are suspected to have the virus. Now the ship will

Can US Forces Secure Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?

Is a secure escort of tankers and merchant ships by US forces in the Strait of Hormuz possible? DW has compiled the most important questions and answers regarding the transport of oil and gas shipments through the waterway, which connects the Gulf with the Arabian Sea. What do we know about "Project Freedom"? According to

Syria’s Strategic Neutrality and Transit Opportunity

Descriptions of Syria have changed a lot over the past year. From a much-maligned state sponsor of terrorism, to a country ruined by civil war, to — now — a potential energy hub connecting the Middle East and Europe, a hub that could help save the world from the inflationary impacts of the Strait of
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