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.

The word genocide is often used in discussions about modern conflicts, including Ukraine, Gaza and South Sudan. Politicians, journalists and legal experts often debate whether atrocities committed during these conflicts constitute genocide.

Dr Helmy, deputy head of mission at the Egyptian embassy in Warsaw, has spent her posting balancing a demanding diplomatic career with motherhood and academic ambitions. Looking back, she explains why she believes young women should strive to be independent, not only financially, but in all areas.

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.

On 22 June, students of San Jose National High School in Tacloban City walked into school expecting a day like any other. Little did they know that a tragedy was about to unfold that would come to haunt the entirety of the Philippines.

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.