World Toilet Day on November 19 aims to raise awareness of the importance of safe sanitation. In Europe, the history of the toilet is full of dirty secrets

The number of alleged deaths linked to the football World Cup in Qatar varies depending on definition. A concrete figure is impossible to determine, yet some figures have spread more than others. DW asks: how and why?

14 muses, one calendar: Top models including He Cong, Cara Delevingne and Bella Hadid inspired photographer Emma Summerton for next year's world-famous Pirelli trade calendar

Qatar has been heavily criticized for its human rights record. Who is performing at the opening ceremony for the World Cup is still unclear

Together with Harry Styles, Taylor Swift was the big favorite at the MTV Europe Music Awards. For the first time since 2012, the US star attended the ceremony, held in Germany

The night’s big winners included Lil Nas X, Justin Bieber and up-coming artist Olivia Rodrigo. Madonna also set social media abuzz

What do the ancient Romans have to do with Carnival? What role does the number 11 play? We dig deep into the roots of the November 11 rituals of the Cologne Carnival

As Africa grapples with the impact of climate change, a UN-funded project is helping women farmers in Zambia to adopt new cultivation methods and remain profitable and productive

The first men's football World Cup in an Islamic country will be particularly challenging for supporters who like to drink alcohol. Fan representatives fear Qatari restrictions could even fuel drunkenness

The new digital platform catalogs objects that were stolen from the Kingdom of Benin during the colonial era: Over 5,000 items across 20 countries have been identified