The spectacular and dramatic course of events at the "Frankfurt Sparkasse Ironman European Championship" reveals exciting competition ending sometimes with surprising results.

Knallerfrauen producer and actress Martin Hill stars in this comedy sketch about the late-night homework struggle familiar to all parents and children. However, this time the problem might not be with the assignment...

How many ways are there to play the card game Memory? According to comedian Martina Hill's character in Knallerfrauen, the number is practically infinite. Enjoy!

In this humorous video, you can see a mother's solution to her children constantly bickering about who has more. Little do they know, it will remain part of their lives well past childhood...

KLUBBB3 is a Schlager trio with members from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Next time you find yourself on Planet Klingon and in need of a restroom, you needn’t feel shy: teacher Lieven Litaer is offering a course in the Klingon language in Saarbrücken. Careful though, if your date finds out you’re a closet Trekkie, you may be sleeping alone tonight… Lebe lang und in Frieden!
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Some rhetorical devices are used in English and German alike, one of these being the climax.

The devastating consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. The worst can still be averted if we adapt, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, but time is of the essence, and radical changes are needed. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Activist Luisa Neubauer, who is one of the best-known representatives of the Fridays for Future climate protection movement in Germany, sharply criticizes the German government for its inadequate climate policy. Also, pay attention! This video has many examples of the German indirekte Rede (reported speech).

"Fridays for Future" climate activists are at it again. This time, they are protesting against the extension of Berlin's A100 freeway. According to the group, simply building more roads without considering the future of the city is no longer a sustainable transport policy. Copyright: dpa [German press agency].

Check out DJ Jey as he enjoys the candy trade show in Cologne. He's trying out all kinds of German sweets, from Christmas stollen to lollipops to gingerbread...

The flash-in-the-pan German new wave band Kiz stormed the German charts in 1982 with their one-hit wonder "Die Sennerin vom Königssee" [The Dairy Maid from Königssee].

Students from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology speak about how places in German can be made accessible for those with physical handicaps.

For many, it is the most wonderful time of the year. But what actually makes Christmas so special, and what is the best thing about it for students? We asked around on campus and got some interesting answers.

Students in Karlsruhe talk about what they do for the environment in their daily lives.