Deutsche Welle

Deutsche Welle

DW

How the watermelon became a Palestinian protest symbol

How the watermelon became a Palestinian protest symbol

At pro-Palestinian demonstrations, the symbol of the watermelon is everywhere. Artist Sliman Mansour explains how the idea for the symbol goes back to the 1980s and was inspired, ironically, by an Israeli officer.

Scientists search for climate clues in ancient ice

Scientists search for climate clues in ancient ice

Scientists drilled thousands of meters into the Antarctic ice sheet to retrieve the world's oldest ice sample. They hope it could provide insight into today's climate crisis.

Trillions for oil: Why investors won't go green

Trillions for oil: Why investors won't go green

Your savings and pension are part of the story. Despite net-zero pledges, banks and funds keep channeling cash to oil and gas. Here's how the money moves — and what it means for savers.

Kamel Daoud: Algerian author breaks the silence

Kamel Daoud: Algerian author breaks the silence

The writer's Algerian civil war novel, "Houris," challenges taboos and gives women a voice. The book has made him famous — but also led Algeria to seek his arrest.

Deutsche Welle

Deutsche Welle

DW