Before the First World War, women in Imperial Germany were subjected to the patriarchal structures typical of the time. Class divides meant that women’s experiences varied considerably. Upper-class women were expected to conform to strict feminine ideals, while working-class women were more likely to work outside the home as Germany’s industrialising economy demanded more labour.

Holes in buildings, gaping wounds in concrete and damaged statues are jarring sights, but for the people of Sarajevo they are also part of their everyday landscape. More than 30 years after the Bosnian War (1992–95), reminders of the conflict are still visible across the city.

Nazi SS physician Josef Mengele was the key decision-maker at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp, deciding who would be selected for forced labour and who would be sent to their deaths.

In a world where many of us use bank accounts every day, it’s easy to take money and banking for granted. But what gives money its value, and what roles do different banks play?

Ultra-fast-fashion retailer Shein has built its business around a surprisingly simple idea: make a huge number of products, sell them cheaply, see what people buy, then make more of whatever works.

Bali – the Hindu enclave within Muslim-majority Indonesia, often nicknamed the ‘Island of the Gods’ – is a world-class travel destination known for its well-preserved ancient culture, volcanic landscapes and sun-kissed beaches. It has long been a crowded hub for surfers, digital nomads and travellers seeking spiritual wellness, often to the dismay of its local inhabitants.

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.