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Fairy tales

Fairy tales are short fantastical stories, sometimes with a moral in the end. And they're not just for kids.

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A German fan with his face painted in the colors of the flag and wearing a Germany-flag-colored wig

Euro 2024: A small summer fairy tale?

Euro 2024: A small summer fairy tale?

Germany swept itself off its feet in 2006. The Euro 2024 has lifted a national mood that is not exactly as lighthearted.
PoliticsJuly 14, 2024
Rashid Khan celebrates with wicketkeeper Mohammad Ishaq during the T20 World Cup

Afghanistan in T20 World Cup semifinal: A real fairy tale?

Afghanistan in T20 World Cup semifinal: A real fairy tale?

Afghanistan's first cricket World Cup semifinal is a major achievement, but for many observers, it's also troubling.
SportsJune 25, 2024
German fans gathered in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin during the 2006 World Cup.

Could Euro 2024 deliver a summer fairy tale 2.0?

Could Euro 2024 deliver a summer fairy tale 2.0?

As Euro 2024 approaches, there is much talk in Germany about a second "summer fairy tale." DW explains what it's about.
SportsJune 8, 2024
Castle Neuschwanstein surrounded by lakes and mountains

Ludwig II: Bavaria's 'fairy-tale king' and his dream castle

Ludwig II: Bavaria's 'fairy-tale king' and his dream castle

August 25 marks the 178th birthday of Bavarian King Ludwig II. He's most famous for his Neuschwanstein Castle.
HistoryAugust 25, 2023
Young woman kissing figure of frog prince

The science of passion: Why do we kiss?

The science of passion: Why do we kiss?

We exchange millions of disease-spreading bacteria when we swap spit. Disgusting! So why does kissing feel so good?
ScienceMay 19, 2023
Lionel Messi celebrates

Messi eyeing fairy-tale ending with improving Argentina

Messi eyeing fairy-tale ending with improving Argentina

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup knockout goal as Argentina edged to a nervy 2-1 win over Australia.
SoccerDecember 4, 2022
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A girl from the Pokot tribe in Kenya

A fairy tale to fight FGM

Female genital mutilation survivor Ntailan Lolkoki is fighting deep-rooted tradition with the help of a story.
Human RightsSeptember 22, 2021
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