In 1923, Germany experienced one of the worst cases of hyperinflation in modern history. The German mark lost its value so quickly that workers rushed to spend their wages before prices rose again.

After Germany’s defeat in the First World War, Kaiser Wilhelm the Second abdicated and the Weimar Republic was established. The new parliamentary democracy promised change.

Colonialism is the process by which one state or group takes control of another territory and exerts power over aspects of society, such as the economy, politics and culture. It has shaped, and continues to shape, both domestic and international politics. It has been the bedrock of some of history’s most devastating conflicts.

Welcome to a new series that breaks down international affairs for young people and anyone curious about how the world works. We are starting with NATO, one of the most influential international organisations in the world. It has shaped European and global security for more than 75 years.

Born in 1979, Dr de Vos moved to Scotland for her undergraduate studies in marine and environmental biology at the University of St Andrews. She later earned her master’s degree in integrative biosciences at the University of Oxford and a PhD from the University of Western Australia.

Compulsory hijab has become an important part of public life in Afghanistan. Recently, a new rule requiring girls who are taller than 150 centimetres to wear hijab – to cover their hair completely as soon as they are enter a public space – has brought renewed attention to the issue.

In a quiet neighbourhood of Seoul, two families live entirely different lives. One resides in a luxurious hilltop mansion surrounded by sunlight and space. The other struggles in a cramped semi-basement apartment where the window reveals little more than street-level feet passing by.

Should an Oscar honour a single role in isolation, or also reflect a wider story about an actor’s career, public image, and cultural moment? The results of the 2026 Oscar night did not fully settle that question

The Drama is the ultimate cross-over of opposites: satire or thriller? The nerve-racking shots and storylines are flawlessly mixed with obscene humor and jokes.