A person in a suit walks towards the entrance of a building with a sign displaying the Supreme Court emblem.

UK officials looking to do away with some jury trials

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DW reporter Nik Martin discusses the proposals for reforms to the UK legal system that has garnered quite of bit of debate.

Three decorated elephants adorned with colorful ornaments and gold headdresses stand in a sheltered area with attendants nearby.

Mechanical elephants replace real ones for ceremonies in South India

Lifestyle & Belief
A group of people in military uniforms walking indoors, with a mix of camouflage and orange-brown patterns.

The future of Burkina Faso’s democracy is in question 

Leaders
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Four years since Ukrainian forces liberated the city of Bucha

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A person taking a photo of a large, ancient stone archway ruin in a desolate landscape.

An Azerbaijani city rises from ruins

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Four women in embroidered clothing pose against a light background, each with unique hairstyles and wearing red lipstick.

From village songs to modern stages, Yagódy redefines Ukrainian folk music

Music

Founded in 2016, the group takes centuries-old songs traditionally sung a cappella and modernizes them with instruments, movement and contemporary lyrics. They’re bringing their sound to American audiences this month.

A man wearing a white outfit is standing next to a vintage car designed to resemble a swan, with ornate decorations and a snake ornament on the fender. The background features other brightly colored, uniquely designed vehicles.

In India, whimsical cars are public health intervention

In the Indian city of Hyderabad, an inventor named Kanyaboyin Sudhakar Yadav creates vehicles in the shape of everyday objects. At Sudha Cars Museum you can see burger cars, a basketball car, even a huge toilet car. These quirky creations have earned Yadav fans across the world, but Yadav isn’t just having fun; he’s also trying to promote public health. Jamie Fullerton went to Hyderabad for a test drive.

A person pouring red wine into a glass, with other filled glasses in the background, on a wooden table.

Out of Eden Walk: Raising a glass to global wine

Out of Eden Walk

The Republic of Georgia claims the oldest archeological evidence of grape wine-making in the world. National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been traveling the world on foot for his project, Out of Eden Walk. He gives The World’s Marco Werman a tour of the ancient origins of wine-making in the Caucasus, and the folkloric properties of palm wine in East Africa.

Close-up of Rummo brand pasta packages, featuring Mezzi Rigatoni and other types, with labels indicating the pasta is made in Italy.

An Italian city takes on sub-par pasta

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Tagliatelle, tortellini and lasagne all originate from Bologna and are made with fresh egg pasta by artisans known as ‘sfogline.’ Bologna now certifies authentic versions to protect them from imposters.

An aircraft carrier appears to be floating above the water in an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, seen from a distance with a cityscape in the foreground and a hilly horizon in the background.

US Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier arrives in Croatia for repairs as ground troops move to the Persian Gulf

US-Israel-Iran War

As the USS Gerald R. Ford gets repairs in Croatia, Houthi fighters have entered the war in the Middle East to support Iran, a month into the US-Israeli conflict.

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