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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,

Daniel Craig: From Bond to Blanc and Beyond Daniel Craig: Charting a Post-007 Career and the Future of James Bond BERLIN, 21 January 2026 – Daniel Craig, the British actor who redefined James Bond for a generation, has long since hung up his tuxedo and silenced the Walther PPK. His final outing as 007, No

Aktenzeichen XY: Germany’s Enduring Public Fahndung Show Continues to Crack Cold Cases Mainz, 21 January 2026 – For nearly six decades, the German television programme “Aktenzeichen XY … ungelöst” (Case Number XY … Unsolved) has bridged the gap between the public and the police. The iconic show, a staple of ZDF’s schedule since 1967, leverages

Henry Cavill Charts New Path with Ambitious Slate Post-Superman Era BERLIN, 21 January 2026 – Henry Cavill, the British actor who defined a generation’s Superman and brought The Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia to life, has firmly entered a new chapter. Having stepped away from two iconic roles in 2022 and 2023, Cavill is now spearheading

Nusaybin: A Border Town’s Tumultuous Present and Ancient Past NUSAYBIN, 20 January 2026 – In the southeastern Turkish province of Mardin, the border town of Nusaybin continues to make headlines. Recent weeks have seen a tragic double murder, severe weather disrupting daily life, and a series of traffic accidents. Yet these contemporary incidents are but

Markus Lanz Returns Tonight with Focus on Trump, NATO, and German Leadership HAMBURG, 20 January 2026 – Germany’s premier late-night political talk show, “Markus Lanz,” returns to ZDF screens this evening with a line-up poised to dissect the most pressing international crises facing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government. The episode, airing at 22:45, will feature analysis

Somalia in the Vortex: A Nation Grapples with Political Rupture, Resurgent Piracy, and Catastrophic Drought MOGADISHU, 20 January 2026 – Somalia stands at a perilous crossroads, besieged by a convergence of crises that threaten its fragile stability. The Federal Government’s dramatic severing of security and port agreements with the United Arab Emirates this week underscores

Kurdistan at a Crossroads: Internal Unity and External Peace Efforts Gain Momentum ERBIL, 20 January 2026 – The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is navigating a period of significant transition on multiple fronts. Domestically, the long-stalled government formation process shows signs of breakthrough as the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)