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It seems Büsra Sayed has truly taken the saying "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" to heart. After all, she managed to turn a situation that one could only be described as insulting or sad — certainly discriminatory — into a victory, both financially and, above all, for the human spirit.   What happened after Büsra Sayed appeared at Miss Germany? In March, Büsra Sayed entered the Miss Germany pageant and even made it to the final round. For the past few years, the pageant has come to be about more than just physical appearance. Today it's all about empowerment, with successful women entering the competition to be recognized primarily for their personality and achievements. Büsra Sayed, 27, is an entrepreneur: She sells and wears hijabs. She also wore a hijab from her own colle...

The chancellor took his reform message directly into the lion's den — the conference of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), writes DW’s Chief Political Editor Michaela Küffner. And things unfolded exactly as expected: ranging from frosty to heated. "Everyone will have to give something, and in return, we will gain a great deal"—this was a message no one here wanted to hear, let alone "share the burden" as the Chancellor had urged. There were whistles, along with a few boos and shouts of "Tax the rich!" Merz remained composed, explaining — amidst the occasional murmuring — why Germany's prosperity urgently requires greater economic growth in the near future — growth which, in his view, necessarily entails a degree of sacrifice. Merz refused to be provoked. He vowed to continue ...

Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is one of the most anticipated films among the 21 titles vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or this year.  The Polish filmmaker returns to Cannes after winning the festival's best director award in 2018 with "Cold War." The historical romantic drama set between Communist Poland and Paris went on to win the top European Film Awards and earn multiple Oscar nominations. Pawel Pawlikowski's 'Cold War' also won the People's Choice Award for Best European FilmImage: Britta Pedersen/dpa/picture alliancePawlikowski's new film is another exploration of the early Cold War period. It's framed as a road movie undertaken by Thomas Mann (played by Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller), as they travel in a Buick from Frankfurt in West Germany to Weimar i...

Colombian pop superstar Shakira has shared a minute-long clip of a new song, writing on social media: "From Maracana Stadium, here is 'Dai Dai,' the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." In the video clip, she appears on the field of Brazil's iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, where Shakira drew a vast crowd for a free concert last weekend. Holding the "Trionda," the official World Cup match ball, she sings one verse in English with Nigerian artist and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy, harmonizing with her. "Knew from the day you were bornHere in this place, you belongYou've been this brave all alongWhat broke you once made you strong." Shakira is joined by dancers dressed in the colors of national teams taking part in the soccer tournament. The chorus repeats "Dai, dai, we go, dal...

If one adjective could describe renowned British broadcaster, naturalist and author Sir David Attenborough, it would be "indefatigable."  Though having physically slowed down with age, the now 100-year-old presenter's passion for the natural world — and his enthusiasm in sharing it with viewers — has not waned.  He holds the Guinness World Record for "the longest career as a television presenter and naturalist." From his on‑screen debut in "Animal Disguises" in 1953 to the recent Netflix documentary "A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough," his broadcasting life has spanned more than 70 years. A history of making history He has accumulated a wide range of distinctions over the years — from 32 honorary degrees to two knighthoods — and even set a social media record in 2020 when his...

The Venice Art Biennale's official awards ceremony usually marks the event's opening, and the Golden and Silver Lion prizes typically contribute to launching artists' international careers. But this year's Biennale — often described as the "Olympics of the art world" — is embroiled in controversy, and the traditional awarding of the coveted accolades at the start of the event on May 9 has been canceled after the entire jury in charge of selecting the prizewinners resigned, just days before the event. Jury resigns over Israel and Russia debate The five-member jury had previously announced in a statement that they would not consider any countries whose leaders are currently being charged by the International Criminal Court (ICC) — a decision that would have directly impacted the inclusion...

While they're not representative, comments like these have been increasingly popping up on DW's social media accounts when the posts concern the United States: "Should we really be interested in what's happening in the US? (...) Please, DW, stop fixating on everything American," or "It might be worth mentioning that Europeans — and actually, the whole world — are currently suffering from 'America fatigue.'" Long seen as land of promise For decades, the US and the American Way of Life held a special promise for young people around the world. Take Germany as an example: After the end of World War II, people in West Germany quickly realized that their American occupiers not only handed out chewing gum, cigarettes and chocolate, but also brought their own culture with them. Rock 'n' roll, j...

International superstar and Latin icon Shakira performed in front of 2 million fans at a free concert on Copacabana Beach on Saturday, city officials said, marking one of the largest shows of her career. "Brazil, I love you! It's magical to think that here we are, millions of souls together, ready to sing, dance, be moved and remind the world what really matters," Shakira told the crowd in Portuguese. The 49-year-old Colombian singer said she had always dreamed of singing on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. "And now look at this. Life is magical." The performance was part of her "Women No Longer Cry" world tour, with crowds reveling in hits including "Hips Don't Lie," "La Tortura" and "La Bicicleta."Shakira's 2025 tour kicked off in Rio, and has already earned a Guinness World Record...