German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Saturday thanked the Italian migrants, once known as "guest workers," who helped rebuild Germany after World War II. Italian guest workers made an important contribution to Germany's economic rise, Steinmeier said at a joint event with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Berlin.

Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed into effect a law that reinforces protective measures for women who are victims of gender-based violence, a move welcomed by feminist activists although they also demand more funds for prevention. The introduction of the law comes at a time of anger in Brazil over record cases of violence against women and a series of high-profile incidents that shocked the country and sparked widespread demonstrations on Sunday. The law, published in Brazil