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Two years ago, the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine faced potential devastation during Russia's full-scale invasion, with citizens enduring a 40-day blockade without basic necessities. Chernihiv is tranquil and green again and some of the damage has been repaired. But the horror runs deep and fears of renewed attacks are mounting as Russian troops advance. In the latest from the dpa trends & features desk, we hear about how life for the residents in Chernihiv is slowly returning to normalcy despite ongoing challenges, including recent missile strikes. Allison Williamsdpa trends & features...
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The Khumbu Icefall is one of the most dangerous stages of the route up Mount Everest, a huge mass of giant blocks of ice that move slowly towards the valley. But climbers must cross it if they are to reach the peak. They manage thanks to icefall doctors who install networks of ladders and ropes at the site and adjust them time and again throughout the season as the ice shifts, often at great personal risk. Experienced icefall doctors can see at a glance how safe the ice is "just like a mother can tell what's wrong with her child when she sees it," one told dpa. In one of the latest compelling ...
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While the world watched in horror as peaceful pro-democracy protests in Beijing were crushed in 1989, the events of those days are still shrouded in silence in China. Even the death toll remains unclear. Activists' hopes for reform also seem far off. But they remain alive, say two protesters who were at Tiananmen Square that day. Eventually, China will change, they trust. In one of the newest compelling narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we hear the memories of protesters and the outlook from exiles abroad. Do get in touch if you have any questions, Allisondpa trends & featu...
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London, a city once known for its vibrant party scene, is facing an unexpected downturn. Once bustling districts like Soho and Covent Garden are now eerily quiet, while the British media regularly cites horrified tourists who were thrown out of pubs before midnight, unable to find another open bar. The Daily Mail has predicted that London's party scene is "facing annihilation." In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we hear about the factors behind this decline and discover the potential solutions that could revive the city's famous nocturnal charm....
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Maasai girls who go to school have long days that start with the struggle to get to class at all. Many have a 10-kilometre walk and occasionally, it is broken up by having to wait for elephants to move off the road so they can continue their journey. After school come chores like fetching water or collecting wood, leaving little time to study. One teacher saw how exhaustion made it hard for the children to learn. In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we hear about how a new boarding facility means the girls are better able to concentrate and perfor...
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The marial art of karate originated in Japan's southern region of Okinawa. Evolved from the island's own art of self-defence called Ti, modern karate emerged amid influences from other parts of Asia. At a time when Japan has transformed into a country with one of the lowest crime rates worldwide, what compels people to still learn the defensive skills today? In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we visit a modern karate centre in Okinawa to find out. Each feature comes illustrated with high-quality photos ready for publication online or in print. D...
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Although Nigeria has one of Africa's biggest economies and armies, it is riven by corruption, soldiers are poorly paid and equipped, and the police force barely exists. So kidnapping has become a lucrative business, as people pay what they can to release their loved ones. Dozens of girls were ransomed after Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds ten years ago - though scores are still missing. In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we hear how some of those freed are now pursuing their education. Each feature comes illustrated with high-quality photos ready ...
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Without mountaineering experience, money or a team, a 46-year-old blind man decided he wanted to climb Mount Everest. People said he was crazy, but Zhang Hong wanted to prove something to himself - and his wife. To get in shape, he climbed his staircase up to the 12th floor for several hours a day with 20 to 30 kilograms of luggage and heavy mountain boots on his feet. Scaling the famous peak, while he could not see the mountain, he was able to feel the air, smell the odour of snow and hear prayer flags flapping in the wind. In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & ...
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Italy's edicole, iconic green newsstands, have adorned the streets of cities for decades. A beloved community hub, people stop by for their morning paper and stay for a chat. But the death of printed newspapers as well as the ever-growing stream of tourists flooding Italy's cities, causing any space available to be turned into Airbnb rentals, pizza parlours and souvenir shops, are contributing to the kiosks' decline. In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we've spoken to the owner of an edicola in Rome who doesn't know how much longer she can keep g...
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The world's largest refugee crisis is largely unknown, overshadowed by conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East. But some 9 million people have been displaced by the violence that began in Sudan a year ago, UN data says. More than a thousand people cross the border into South Sudan every day, cramming into camps designed for far smaller numbers. Women fearing they are widows, mothers hoping to find relatives and aid workers helping children all spoke to dpa about the conflict in one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk. Each feature comes illustrated with ...
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