One of Slovenia’s best-known writers outside his homeland, Drago Jancar is a guest at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair. DW spoke to the author about his new novel, and an unresolved past.https://ouo.io/62GItA

A standard for managers and politicians, donning ties on special occasions reflects a wearer’s good manners. But, when loosened or removed, it could reveal a different person.https://ouo.io/ojDUXHK

Germany’s Frankfurt Book Fair is being overshadowed by the conflict in the Middle East, as different publishers from predominantly Muslim countries pull out of the event.https://ouo.io/fs9kB7

Pulitzer Prize-winning Ukrainian journalist Mstyslav Chernov knows global attention is shifting to Israel, but his film on Russian atrocities remains essential.https://ouo.io/ZtGPo4

Join former “Meet the Germans” host Rachel Stewart as she traces the hidden history of everyday things and their bumpy ride around the world.https://ouo.io/2bi2gF

While hundreds of Hollywood stars have expressed their solidarity with Israel, many other cultural institutions have been palpably silent, thus earning criticism.https://ouo.io/UPg3Xph

With $40 in his pocket, producer Walt Disney made his way to Hollywood. 100 years and countless classic films later, he leaves behind an enduring, multi-billion dollar legacy.https://ouo.io/LXLgVR

For the first time in its history, Hawaii’s triathlon is set to feature female athletes alone. The event has grown too big for the host, a small municipality, to manage both the men’s and women’s races.https://ouo.io/3WAcZK

Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel are overshadowing the 75th Frankfurt Book Fair, which begins next week. The award ceremony for Palestinian author Adania Shibli has been called off.https://ouo.io/l0OKR9

Many Indian cities on the frontline of climate change and faced with an acute water crisis are turning to ancient water storage techniques to provide a solution.https://ouo.io/Rk28HM