Rhine Wire Editorial

Berlin’s €300 Million Dilemma: The Abandoned Villa of Nazi Propagandist Goebbels WANDLITZ, 22 January 2026 – Deep in a Brandenburg forest, a 1,600-square-metre villa stands empty, its upkeep costing Berlin’s taxpayers a quarter of a million euros annually. This is the Waldhof am Bogensee, the former country retreat of Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels. For […]

Melanie C Announces New Album “Sweat” for May 2026 LONDON, 22 January 2026 – Melanie Chisholm, the iconic “Sporty Spice” of the Spice Girls, has announced her ninth solo studio album, “Sweat,” set for release on 1 May 2026. The announcement, made via her official channels, heralds a new dance-pop era for the singer, accompanied

Germany’s Multi-Faceted Approach to RSV Surveillance and Prevention Shows Early Promise BERLIN, 22 January 2026 – Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) remains a leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections and associated hospitalisations globally, particularly among infants, young children, and older adults. In Germany, a robust network of surveillance systems tracks the virus’s epidemiology, while recent

Bettys Diagnose: The Enduring Pulse of Germany’s Beloved Hospital Drama BERLIN, 22 January 2026 – For over a decade, the fictional corridors of Aachen’s Karlsklinik have been a Friday evening fixture in German living rooms. “Bettys Diagnose”, ZDF’s enduring hospital series, continues to blend medical emergencies with heartfelt personal drama, now in its twelfth season.

Actress Nicole Belstler-Boettcher Set for Dschungelcamp 2026 After Criticising TV Ageism MUNICH, 22 January 2026 – German actress Nicole Belstler-Boettcher, best known for her long-running role in the ARD soap ‘Marienhof’, is preparing to enter the Australian jungle as a contestant on RTL’s ‘Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!’. The 62-year-old’s participation

Ronald S. Lauder: The Billionaire Diplomat Shaping Global Jewish Advocacy BERLIN, 22 January 2026 – Ronald Steven Lauder stands at the intersection of immense wealth, global diplomacy, and Jewish leadership. As the sole heir to the Estée Lauder cosmetics empire following his brother Leonard’s death in 2025, and as the longstanding President of the World

Sinner Eases Into Australian Open Second Round as Gaston Retires MELBOURNE, 22 January 2026 – World No. 2 Jannik Sinner made a commanding start to his Australian Open title defence on Tuesday, advancing to the second round after his opponent, France’s Hugo Gaston, retired injured. The Italian, seeking a third consecutive crown at Melbourne Park,