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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.

¿Cómo te afecta? aims to reach the younger generation with topics, news, problems and solutions that affect young people in Latin America. This program is broadcast in Spanish with English subtitles.

Looking back, every life has at least one turning point. Change often comes about unexpectedly - and with a powerful force. In this film, people from Eastern Europe talk about their very own personal turning points in life.

How can we preserve our current flood of knowledge, data and objects for future generations? What is important, and what can go? The better storage options become, the more difficult it is to answer this question.

Looking back, every life has at least one turning point. Change often comes about unexpectedly - and with a powerful force. In this film, people from Eastern Europe talk about their very own personal turning points in life.

Tsunamis are among our planet's deadliest natural phenomena. Their huge waves can wreak devastation within minutes. What can we do to protect ourselves against catastrophes of this nature?

The psychoactive substance ayahuasca is common in Brazil. For generations, indigenous people have incorporated it into their rituals. Researchers say it can serve as an alternative to anti-depressants - and as a way to treat drug addiction.

Looking back, every life has at least one turning point. Change often comes about unexpectedly - and with a powerful force. In this film, people from Eastern Europe talk about their very own personal turning points in life.

The psychoactive substance ayahuasca is common in Brazil. For generations, indigenous people have incorporated it into their rituals. Researchers say it can serve as an alternative to anti-depressants - and as a way to treat drug addiction.

Select DW video 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.

The psychoactive substance ayahuasca is common in Brazil. For generations, indigenous people have incorporated it into their rituals. Researchers say it can serve as an alternative to anti-depressants - and as a way to treat drug addiction.

All around the world, entrepreneurs and scientists are looking for a way out of factory farming. They're concerned by the issue of animal welfare. But a primary motive is the ecological impact of industrial livestock farming.

All around the world, entrepreneurs and scientists are looking for a way out of factory farming. They're concerned by the issue of animal welfare. But a primary motive is the ecological impact of industrial livestock farming.

Select DW video 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.

Looking back, every life has at least one turning point. Change often comes about unexpectedly - and with a powerful force. In this film, people from Eastern Europe talk about their very own personal turning points in life.

Tsunamis are among our planet's deadliest natural phenomena. Their huge waves can wreak devastation within minutes. What can we do to protect ourselves against catastrophes of this nature?

Select DW video 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.

The psychoactive substance ayahuasca is common in Brazil. For generations, indigenous people have incorporated it into their rituals. Researchers say it can serve as an alternative to anti-depressants - and as a way to treat drug addiction.

Looking back, every life has at least one turning point. Change often comes about unexpectedly - and with a powerful force. In this film, people from Eastern Europe talk about their very own personal turning points in life.

The psychoactive substance ayahuasca is common in Brazil. For generations, indigenous people have incorporated it into their rituals. Researchers say it can serve as an alternative to anti-depressants - and as a way to treat drug addiction.

Tsunamis are among our planet's deadliest natural phenomena. Their huge waves can wreak devastation within minutes. What can we do to protect ourselves against catastrophes of this nature?

A symphony full of melodies and beauty - Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra performs Brahms' Symphony No. 3 with the the Münchner Symphoniker at the Tutzing Brahmstage festival 2022. During rehearsals, she talks about the famous work with musicians and experts.

In this episode, host Shudufhadzo Musida s taking us on an an "Instagram worthy” journey through Johannesburg. Plus, how to give voice to the deaf, helping kids dance off the streets and Burkinabès best street foods.

All around the world, entrepreneurs and scientists are looking for a way out of factory farming. They're concerned by the issue of animal welfare. But a primary motive is the ecological impact of industrial livestock farming.

In Ukraine, more and more couples are looking to adopt. +++ Zagreb is home to some of Europe's last lamplighters.

Climate-smart tech is helping Ugandans access safe drinking water and Maasai women in Kenya are learning farming skills that help conserve the forests. A community in northern Ghana is making efforts to protect tame crocodiles and their habitat.

The Alternative for Germany or AfD is on track for its best result ever in Germany's upcoming elections, tipped to take second place behind the conservatives. That could make it the official opposition - a milestone in its efforts to become a party of power. What are the drivers of this growth? How would it change Germany and its place in the world?

Tsunamis are among our planet's deadliest natural phenomena. Their huge waves can wreak devastation within minutes. What can we do to protect ourselves against catastrophes of this nature?

All around the world, entrepreneurs and scientists are looking for a way out of factory farming. They're concerned by the issue of animal welfare. But a primary motive is the ecological impact of industrial livestock farming.

A symphony full of melodies and beauty - Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra performs Brahms' Symphony No. 3 with the the Münchner Symphoniker at the Tutzing Brahmstage festival 2022. During rehearsals, she talks about the famous work with musicians and experts.

A symphony full of melodies and beauty - Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra performs Brahms' Symphony No. 3 with the the Münchner Symphoniker at the Tutzing Brahmstage festival 2022. During rehearsals, she talks about the famous work with musicians and experts.

With costs skyrocketing, owning a car is becoming a luxury for many in the US. Is the 'American Dream' in crisis? And Portugal sees itself as an e-mobility pioneer. Is it paving the way for the rest of Europe?

The art of interpreting Brahms' Symphony No. 1. Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra is rehearsing Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 with the Münchner Symphoniker (Munich Symphony Orchestra). She discusses the famous work with musicians and experts, and they perform it at the 2022 Tutzing Brahmstage music festival.

Getting girls into physics; how astronauts master a spacewalk; indoor air quality and protecting museum exhibits from pollutants.

To win in football, it takes the best players and the best strategy. For this purpose, having the best AI is taking on increasing importance. How crucial is tech in winning matches and will AI soon replace referees?

Looking back, every life has at least one turning point. Change often comes about unexpectedly - and with a powerful force. In this film, people from Eastern Europe talk about their very own personal turning points in life.

A symphony full of melodies and beauty - Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra performs Brahms' Symphony No. 3 with the the Münchner Symphoniker at the Tutzing Brahmstage festival 2022. During rehearsals, she talks about the famous work with musicians and experts.

The psychoactive substance ayahuasca is common in Brazil. For generations, indigenous people have incorporated it into their rituals. Researchers say it can serve as an alternative to anti-depressants - and as a way to treat drug addiction.

To win in football, it takes the best players and the best strategy. For this purpose, having the best AI is taking on increasing importance. How crucial is tech in winning matches and will AI soon replace referees?

The world's oldest subway: the London Tube. Plus: drag artist Hungry, an internationally successful style icon. And: the top tips for a day in the southern German picture-book town of Regensburg.

Why speaking German was prohibited in the 1940s, the role the Nazis played in all of this, and the catastrophic consequences of immigration to southern Brazil for indigenous groups: Part 2 of our Documentary.

Content creators wield influence far beyond their individual followers; they also shape social discourse. Should they also be responsible for keeping their followers informed? We caught up with some of Nigeria's leading social media influencers at Lagos' Eko Hotel for a rooftop street debate on the topic, hosted by Edith Kimani.

A symphony full of melodies and beauty - Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra performs Brahms' Symphony No. 3 with the the Münchner Symphoniker at the Tutzing Brahmstage festival 2022. During rehearsals, she talks about the famous work with musicians and experts.

With costs skyrocketing, owning a car is becoming a luxury for many in the US. Is the 'American Dream' in crisis? And Portugal sees itself as an e-mobility pioneer. Is it paving the way for the rest of Europe?

Getting girls into physics; how astronauts master a spacewalk; indoor air quality and protecting museum exhibits from pollutants.

How can we preserve our current flood of knowledge, data and objects for future generations? What is important, and what can go? The better storage options become, the more difficult it is to answer this question.

Being in love is like medicine. It increases your sense of wellbeing, reduces stress and strengthens your immune system. IN GOOD SHAPE looks at romantic love — one of the most powerful human emotions known.

To win in football, it takes the best players and the best strategy. For this purpose, having the best AI is taking on increasing importance. How crucial is tech in winning matches and will AI soon replace referees?

In western Ukraine, close to the borders of Slovakia and Poland, lies the village of Stuzhytsia. The name can be roughly translated as "cold place." The film tells the story of three women: the farmer Hanna, the postwoman Maria and the biologist Nelya.

To win in football, it takes the best players and the best strategy. For this purpose, having the best AI is taking on increasing importance. How crucial is tech in winning matches and will AI soon replace referees?

The world's oldest subway: the London Tube. Plus: drag artist Hungry, an internationally successful style icon. And: the top tips for a day in the southern German picture-book town of Regensburg.

All around the world, entrepreneurs and scientists are looking for a way out of factory farming. They're concerned by the issue of animal welfare. But a primary motive is the ecological impact of industrial livestock farming.

Germany's pubs, kiosks and corner stores aren't just a place to pick up a late-night beer. They're a social hub that helps create a sense of community.

Content creators wield influence far beyond their individual followers; they also shape social discourse. Should they also be responsible for keeping their followers informed? We caught up with some of Nigeria's leading social media influencers at Lagos' Eko Hotel for a rooftop street debate on the topic, hosted by Edith Kimani.

What's special about Dvořák‘s Symphony No. 8? The 8th Symphony is considered the most formally free of Antonín Dvořák's mature symphonies. Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra is rehearsing Symphony No. 8 with the Münchner Symphoniker (Munich Symphony Orchestra). She discusses the work with musicians and experts, and performs it at the 2022 Tutzing Brahmstage music festival.