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Keeping climate relevant in a noisy world

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 11:25
Charged with presiding over this year’s international climate summit, Andre Correa do Lago says action to prevent the planet heating even further is critical. Even when the world is distracted by war and politics.

The Smurfette principle: 99 boys and one girl. Is the new Smurfs movie empowering girls or just another gender-imbalanced trope?

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 10:21
The megastar plays a starring role in the new "Smurfs" animated movie. Yet the portrayal of a beloved community of blue creatures has been criticized for a lack of gender balance.

Can Rihanna outshine the Smurfette principle?

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 10:21
The megastar plays a starring role in the new "Smurfs" animated movie. Yet the portrayal of a beloved community of blue creatures has been criticized for a lack of gender balance.

Middle East: Syria leader vows to protect Druze

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 10:04
Syria's interim leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, has vowed to protect the Druze minority amid deadly clashes in their heartland. A UK-based war monitor has put the death toll from the sectarian violence at 360. DW has more.

US: Trump revokes funds for California's high-speed rail

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 06:58
US President Donald Trump has long opposed the project to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco, the two main cities in California, with high-speed rail.

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