Profile of four ordinary Indian women leading modern social and political movements, examining their motivations, the barriers they face, and the enduring legacy of women's activism in India.
Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn, Austria, was officially opened as a police station on Wednesday. This initiative aims to destroy the building's appeal as a pilgrimage site for those who glorify the Nazi dictator, while a memorial stone remains outside.
Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, sentenced to 20 years under Hong Kong's national security law, receives DW's Freedom of Speech Award for defending press freedom amid Beijing's crackdown.
A Dutch court artist, Petra Urban, has received damages from PVV MP Maikel Boon after he used her drawing of two brothers jailed for murder without permission and manipulated it with AI to appear more menacing. Urban cited copyright and moral rights violations, emphasizing the need for neutrality in journalistic work.
Sai Sudharsan scored 81 in India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, crediting coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill for the unconditional support that gave him freedom to perform without pressure.
An audit report revealed that nearly 80% of freedom of information requests to key Australian government departments were rejected, indicating a culture of "resistance and delay" and flouting transparency laws. The review found inconsistent decision-making and inadequate record-keeping, with 62% of overturned decisions by the OAIC highlighting issues with bureaucrats' adherence to disclosure obligations.
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party, led by former PM Orbán, suffered a major defeat in the April general election. Reporting from the ground reveals how the country has become stifling under Orbán's 16-year rule, with suppression of dissent and marginalization of those deemed inconvenient by the government.
Milorad Dodik, chairman of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats in Republika Srpska, praises Russian President Vladimir Putin as a unique leader and 'beacon of hope' for humanity, contrasting his leadership with Western practices.
The US administration is seeking to form an international coalition to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, inviting foreign nations to participate as diplomatic or military partners.
A report by the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life reveals that one in five local councils in England and Wales have banned swearing under Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), up from one in 20 in 2022. The research found 271 of 297 councils (91%) have at least one PSPO, with 1,268 new orders introduced containing up to 30 restrictions each. Penalties reached an all-time high with 25,000 fines issued in 2025, with 75% issued by private enforcement companies paid per fine.
A new report reveals one in five local councils in England and Wales have banned swearing under Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), up from one in 20 in 2022. The Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life found 91% of responding councils have PSPOs, with over 1,000 new laws introduced containing restrictions on everyday activities. Private enforcement companies issued 25,000 fines in 2025, with 75% of penalties issued by firms paid per fine.
