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Health, strength and a long life — can extra vitamins really deliver? In Good Shape takes a closer look at popular pills like zinc and vitamin C, and uncovers what research really says.

With its booming economy, Vietnam is considered Asia's next tiger economy. Since the communist government decided to replace Marxism with capitalism, the country has undergone a transformation.

The \"Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

Ketan, an e-commerce stylist, craves more than his corporate role after graduating from fashion school. With dreams of Parisian fashion shows and dressing A-list celebrities, he seeks guidance from renowned designer Payal Singhal. In this episode, Payal tests Ketan's potential and boundaries, pushing him to turn his fashion dreams into reality.

While the nuclear family of mother, father, and children, is still widespread in many Asian countries, it’s changing. More and more children are growing up with single moms. Meet three mothers from different Asian countries and hear their stories. Farheen Ishtiaq Naqvi in Pakistan leads the life of a man in order to provide for her daughter.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

The explosion in the food delivery business in Germany has opened up a market underpinned by shady practices. Students, predominantly from India, are lured to the country with the promise of a prestigious education. Once here, they must pay large sums to fund their university fees upon which their visas depend.

Creative ways of dealing with a non-native tree in East Africa. Plus: a once homeless Kenyan man sheltering sick birds and an avian solution to air strikes.

Each year, Asia contributes to emissions by constructing towers from concrete, timber, and steel, exacerbating the planet’s decline and the increasing unpredictability of our climate. However, on the tropical island of Bali, a collective of designers, craftsmen, and social entrepreneurs is working with indigenous communities in what is known as a restorative economy.

The explosion in the food delivery business in Germany has opened up a market underpinned by shady practices. Students, predominantly from India, are lured to the country with the promise of a prestigious education. Once here, they must pay large sums to fund their university fees upon which their visas depend.

A clean air campaigner and entrepreneur healing degraded land in Uttarakhand. Plus: pinpointing polluters with the aid of AI and tackling single use plastic.

The \"Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

The explosion in the food delivery business in Germany has opened up a market underpinned by shady practices. Students, predominantly from India, are lured to the country with the promise of a prestigious education. Once here, they must pay large sums to fund their university fees upon which their visas depend.

A technical masterpiece -- and a big responsibility. The Kiel Canal in Germany is the busiest artificial waterway in the world. But keeping it operational is expensive.

Health, strength and a long life — can extra vitamins really deliver? In Good Shape takes a closer look at popular pills like zinc and vitamin C, and uncovers what research really says.

From the waves of Robertsport to the roads of East Africa, this episode crosses borders. We ask why it's so hard to move within Africa, follow a truck driver on the Northern Corridor, and discover Seychelles' Creole culture.

The explosion in the food delivery business in Germany has opened up a market underpinned by shady practices. Students, predominantly from India, are lured to the country with the promise of a prestigious education. Once here, they must pay large sums to fund their university fees upon which their visas depend.

The \"Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

The explosion in the food delivery business in Germany has opened up a market underpinned by shady practices. Students, predominantly from India, are lured to the country with the promise of a prestigious education. Once here, they must pay large sums to fund their university fees upon which their visas depend.

Which is a bigger threat to the world of books: being banned or being replaced by AI? Arts Unveiled explores the challenges that authors and illustrators face. Also, a visit to a pixel forest made up of 3,000 LED lights.

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

The explosion in the food delivery business in Germany has opened up a market underpinned by shady practices. Students, predominantly from India, are lured to the country with the promise of a prestigious education. Once here, they must pay large sums to fund their university fees upon which their visas depend.

A clean air campaigner and entrepreneur healing degraded land in Uttarakhand. Plus: pinpointing polluters with the aid of AI and tackling single use plastic.

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

The explosion in the food delivery business in Germany has opened up a market underpinned by shady practices. Students, predominantly from India, are lured to the country with the promise of a prestigious education. Once here, they must pay large sums to fund their university fees upon which their visas depend.

A technical masterpiece -- and a big responsibility. The Kiel Canal in Germany is the busiest artificial waterway in the world. But keeping it operational is expensive.

The \"Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

While the nuclear family of mother, father, and children, is still widespread in many Asian countries, it’s changing. More and more children are growing up with single moms. Meet three mothers from different Asian countries and hear their stories. Farheen Ishtiaq Naqvi in Pakistan leads the life of a man in order to provide for her daughter.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

With its booming economy, Vietnam is considered Asia's next tiger economy. Since the communist government decided to replace Marxism with capitalism, the country has undergone a transformation.

What role do traditions play in women’s lives? Is it important to move away from one's roots to lead an independent, self-determined life? Or is it more that the roots themselves provide a secure basis to move ahead? Three women from different Asian countries share their stories on what roots and tradition mean to them. HER sheds a light on how traditions and roots can have such different meanings

The \"Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

They’re a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

Think your car is just a ride? Think again. What we drive reveals more about our politics than you think. Plus: Pakistan’s first female sports bike racer, helping seniors drive safely and a cab driver from Madagascar.

Ketan, an e-commerce stylist, craves more than his corporate role after graduating from fashion school. With dreams of Parisian fashion shows and dressing A-list celebrities, he seeks guidance from renowned designer Payal Singhal. In this episode, Payal tests Ketan's potential and boundaries, pushing him to turn his fashion dreams into reality.

They’re a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

Health, strength and a long life — can extra vitamins really deliver? In Good Shape takes a closer look at popular pills like zinc and vitamin C, and uncovers what research really says.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

They’re a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

They’re a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

They’re a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

They’re a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

They’re a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

What role do traditions play in women’s lives? Is it important to move away from one's roots to lead an independent, self-determined life? Or is it more that the roots themselves provide a secure basis to move ahead? Three women from different Asian countries share their stories on what roots and tradition mean to them. HER sheds a light on how traditions and roots can have such different meanings

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

While the nuclear family of mother, father, and children, is still widespread in many Asian countries, it’s changing. More and more children are growing up with single moms. Meet three mothers from different Asian countries and hear their stories. Farheen Ishtiaq Naqvi in Pakistan leads the life of a man in order to provide for her daughter.

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

Each year, Asia contributes to emissions by constructing towers from concrete, timber, and steel, exacerbating the planet’s decline and the increasing unpredictability of our climate. However, on the tropical island of Bali, a collective of designers, craftsmen, and social entrepreneurs is working with indigenous communities in what is known as a restorative economy.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

Enjoying life is often associated with unhealthy things: sugar, fat, alcohol and lazing around. But pleasure plays a vital role in mental health. In Good Shape shows how to enjoy things in a more mindful way.

While the nuclear family of mother, father, and children, is still widespread in many Asian countries, it’s changing. More and more children are growing up with single moms. Meet three mothers from different Asian countries and hear their stories. Farheen Ishtiaq Naqvi in Pakistan leads the life of a man in order to provide for her daughter.

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

New York City's congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India.

PolyMarket is the new hottest platform for betting on real world events. Olympic sports? Bet on it! Whether Fed Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will lower rates? Bet on it! Whether the US will strike Iran by the end of the week? Bet on it! Real money is on the line, and there are serious security and corruption risks with this level of anonymized betting.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

New York City's congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India.

The \"Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

Enjoying life is often associated with unhealthy things: sugar, fat, alcohol and lazing around. But pleasure plays a vital role in mental health. In Good Shape shows how to enjoy things in a more mindful way.

France secretly used chemical weapons against independence fighters during the Algerian War. Newly evaluated archive material, eyewitnesses, and experts document the extent, background, and consequences of this warfare.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

Each year, Asia contributes to emissions by constructing towers from concrete, timber, and steel, exacerbating the planet’s decline and the increasing unpredictability of our climate. However, on the tropical island of Bali, a collective of designers, craftsmen, and social entrepreneurs is working with indigenous communities in what is known as a restorative economy.

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

France secretly used chemical weapons against independence fighters during the Algerian War. Newly evaluated archive material, eyewitnesses, and experts document the extent, background, and consequences of this warfare.

For many single parents, everyday life can be a challenge. But a number of projects offer assistance and encouragement. Affordable housing, social networking, and childcare services are designed to ease the burden.

Enjoying life is often associated with unhealthy things: sugar, fat, alcohol and lazing around. But pleasure plays a vital role in mental health. In Good Shape shows how to enjoy things in a more mindful way.

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

For many single parents, everyday life can be a challenge. But a number of projects offer assistance and encouragement. Affordable housing, social networking, and childcare services are designed to ease the burden.

New York City's congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India.

France secretly used chemical weapons against independence fighters during the Algerian War. Newly evaluated archive material, eyewitnesses, and experts document the extent, background, and consequences of this warfare.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

New York City's congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India.

For many single parents, everyday life can be a challenge. But a number of projects offer assistance and encouragement. Affordable housing, social networking, and childcare services are designed to ease the burden.

The \"Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

Ketan, an e-commerce stylist, craves more than his corporate role after graduating from fashion school. With dreams of Parisian fashion shows and dressing A-list celebrities, he seeks guidance from renowned designer Payal Singhal. In this episode, Payal tests Ketan's potential and boundaries, pushing him to turn his fashion dreams into reality.

New York City's congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

New York City's congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India.

For many single parents, everyday life can be a challenge. But a number of projects offer assistance and encouragement. Affordable housing, social networking, and childcare services are designed to ease the burden.

Enjoying life is often associated with unhealthy things: sugar, fat, alcohol and lazing around. But pleasure plays a vital role in mental health. In Good Shape shows how to enjoy things in a more mindful way.

For many single parents, everyday life can be a challenge. But a number of projects offer assistance and encouragement. Affordable housing, social networking, and childcare services are designed to ease the burden.

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

Sandy's life has been a rollercoaster; he’s battled depression and overcome a brain tumor. He processes his experiences through drawings and sketches, yet remains plagued by self-doubt. Renowned illustrator Alicia Souza takes a keen interest in Sandy's work and pushes him to new heights. Can she help Sandy reach his true potential?

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

In the sporting arena, women have become increasingly more visible, scoring Olympic medals, dominating international tournaments, and often becoming celebrities and role models. In recent years, many women athletes have spoken against the injustices they face in their personal and professional lives, such as racism, harassment and sexual assault. In this edition, HER meets three such athletes.

Akanksha lives two lives: studying to please her father, but secretly pursuing her true passion -- rap. In this male-dominated world, Akanksha, who goes by the name D.zire, must fight to be taken seriously as a rapper. Kunal, aka Kaam Bhaari, tests D.zire's skills and determination. Will she prevail and prove herself among her male counterparts?

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

There are around 1,500 known active volcanoes worldwide. A volcano is considered active if it has erupted in the last 10,000 years. Around 40 to 60 volcanoes erupt every year.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, \"Close up\" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

For many single parents, everyday life can be a challenge. But a number of projects offer assistance and encouragement. Affordable housing, social networking, and childcare services are designed to ease the burden.