[POLA] Ukraine’s Bidnyi ‘outraged’ by Russia’s Olympic return
In exclusive comments to DW, Ukraine’s sports minister, Matviy Bidnyi, said he is outraged by the IOC opening the door to Russia’s return to the Olympics
Sports
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[POLA] Passenger partly sucked from Ryanair plane during flight
A man was nearly sucked out the cabin window on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany. An initial loud bang was followed by a desperate rescue effort to save the passenger.
Culture
[POLA] When London stank to high heaven
In 1858, London sweltered through an unbearable heat wave. The River Thames reeked so badly it left people gasping for air. “The Great Stink” went down in history — and ultimately gave London a modern sewer system.
World
[POLA] Vietnam’s baby bonuses unlikely to stop the aging clock
Vietnam has joined Southeast Asia’s push to raise birth rates, but experts say the greater challenge lies in adapting economies and welfare systems to an aging population.
News
[POLA] China retrieves booster in reusable rocket breakthrough
China has joined the small group of space powers that can now recover an orbital-class booster rocket. Developers of the landing method turned to a striking alternative to that used by existing players such as SpaceX.
Environment
[POLA] Vegan pregnancy tests and other eco wins this week
Keeping cool in the heat with a millennia-old tradition in India, a German company making animal-free medical tests, and building from bottles in Mozambique.
Sports
[POLA] Why the World Cup can be good for your mental health
The World Cup can offer more than just entertainment, it can also benefit your mental well-being. DW explains why.
News
[POLA] Ukrainian drone strikes ignite fires at Russian oil sites
An overnight assault reached key oil facilities in southern Russia, adding pressure to a fuel network already strained by repeated Ukrainian strikes.
Sports
[POLA] What’s behind Germany’s World Cup woes?
Germany have endured three straight disappointing World Cups. Experts say the reasons why are connected to football, but also to German society.
News
[POLA] UK: Police attempt to remove loyalist bonfire ‘hate display’
A loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland was lit a day early before police could remove a replica mosque from its top. Political and religious leaders had condemned what organizers insisted was a “political protest.”