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Before 'Star Wars'. Before 'Blade Runner'. Before every futuristic city, rogue android, or AI uprising you've ever seen, there was 'Metropolis' (1927). This video dives deep into how Fritz Lang's silent-era masterpiece built the visual language of modern sci-fi, shaped pop culture for a century, and predicted the world we live in today:.

Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production.

Before 'Star Wars'. Before 'Blade Runner'. Before every futuristic city, rogue android, or AI uprising you've ever seen, there was 'Metropolis' (1927). This video dives deep into how Fritz Lang's silent-era masterpiece built the visual language of modern sci-fi, shaped pop culture for a century, and predicted the world we live in today:.

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.

Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle.

Before 'Star Wars'. Before 'Blade Runner'. Before every futuristic city, rogue android, or AI uprising you've ever seen, there was 'Metropolis' (1927). This video dives deep into how Fritz Lang's silent-era masterpiece built the visual language of modern sci-fi, shaped pop culture for a century, and predicted the world we live in today:.

Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle.

Before 'Star Wars'. Before 'Blade Runner'. Before every futuristic city, rogue android, or AI uprising you've ever seen, there was 'Metropolis' (1927). This video dives deep into how Fritz Lang's silent-era masterpiece built the visual language of modern sci-fi, shaped pop culture for a century, and predicted the world we live in today:.

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.

Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production.

Online retailer Amazon has been repeatedly criticized for its business practices. The US company puts pressure on retailers and exerts influence on pricing policies, thus fueling cut-throat competition.

Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle.

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.

Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production.

Explore Vienna in the footsteps of Sigmund Freud! We visit the Sigmund Freud Museum, stroll through his historic neighborhood, stop by the University of Vienna, and end at his favorite café — discovering how this city shaped the birth of psychoanalysis.

Online retailer Amazon has been repeatedly criticized for its business practices. The US company puts pressure on retailers and exerts influence on pricing policies, thus fueling cut-throat competition.

Explore Vienna in the footsteps of Sigmund Freud! We visit the Sigmund Freud Museum, stroll through his historic neighborhood, stop by the University of Vienna, and end at his favorite café — discovering how this city shaped the birth of psychoanalysis.

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.

Explore Vienna in the footsteps of Sigmund Freud! We visit the Sigmund Freud Museum, stroll through his historic neighborhood, stop by the University of Vienna, and end at his favorite café — discovering how this city shaped the birth of psychoanalysis.

Online retailer Amazon has been repeatedly criticized for its business practices. The US company puts pressure on retailers and exerts influence on pricing policies, thus fueling cut-throat competition.

Explore Vienna in the footsteps of Sigmund Freud! We visit the Sigmund Freud Museum, stroll through his historic neighborhood, stop by the University of Vienna, and end at his favorite café — discovering how this city shaped the birth of psychoanalysis.

The US military action in Iran is roiling oil markets, as Iran shuts down the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, insurers are canceling war risk coverage on ships this week for vessels in Gulf waters. All of this could lead to a slow moving but still disastrous affect on economies around the globe.

Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production.

Explore Vienna in the footsteps of Sigmund Freud! We visit the Sigmund Freud Museum, stroll through his historic neighborhood, stop by the University of Vienna, and end at his favorite café — discovering how this city shaped the birth of psychoanalysis.

Explore Vienna in the footsteps of Sigmund Freud! We visit the Sigmund Freud Museum, stroll through his historic neighborhood, stop by the University of Vienna, and end at his favorite café — discovering how this city shaped the birth of psychoanalysis.

Lightning is a force of nature. Traveling at a speed of 100,000 km/h, with a temperature five times that of the Sun's surface, it strikes the Earth millions of times a day.

People in poverty commonly face higher risks and greater burdens from the impacts of climate change. And the majority of the world's poor are women. Women's unequal participation often prevents them from fully contributing to climate-related planning, policy-making and implementation. In this edition, HER features three climate warriors.

From 1993 to 1995, amateur filmmaker Sejfo films everyday life in Srebrenica during the war. He describes people's hopes and fears in the Bosnian-Muslim enclave. The movie is meant as a message for his young daughter, Alisa.

Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle.

People in poverty commonly face higher risks and greater burdens from the impacts of climate change. And the majority of the world's poor are women. Women's unequal participation often prevents them from fully contributing to climate-related planning, policy-making and implementation. In this edition, HER features three climate warriors.

Before 'Star Wars'. Before 'Blade Runner'. Before every futuristic city, rogue android, or AI uprising you've ever seen, there was 'Metropolis' (1927). This video dives deep into how Fritz Lang's silent-era masterpiece built the visual language of modern sci-fi, shaped pop culture for a century, and predicted the world we live in today:.

Online retailer Amazon has been repeatedly criticized for its business practices. The US company puts pressure on retailers and exerts influence on pricing policies, thus fueling cut-throat competition.

From 1993 to 1995, amateur filmmaker Sejfo films everyday life in Srebrenica during the war. He describes people's hopes and fears in the Bosnian-Muslim enclave. The movie is meant as a message for his young daughter, Alisa.

Sabine, Clais and Orm were children when their fathers were murdered. The killings, carried out by the far-left German terrorist group the Rote Armee Fraktion ("Red Army Faction”), or RAF, brought an abrupt, violent end to their childhoods. In this film, they share how terrorism changed their lives forever.

People in poverty commonly face higher risks and greater burdens from the impacts of climate change. And the majority of the world's poor are women. Women's unequal participation often prevents them from fully contributing to climate-related planning, policy-making and implementation. In this edition, HER features three climate warriors.

Online retailer Amazon has been repeatedly criticized for its business practices. The US company puts pressure on retailers and exerts influence on pricing policies, thus fueling cut-throat competition.

Sabine, Clais and Orm were children when their fathers were murdered. The killings, carried out by the far-left German terrorist group the Rote Armee Fraktion ("Red Army Faction”), or RAF, brought an abrupt, violent end to their childhoods. In this film, they share how terrorism changed their lives forever.

From 1993 to 1995, amateur filmmaker Sejfo films everyday life in Srebrenica during the war. He describes people's hopes and fears in the Bosnian-Muslim enclave. The movie is meant as a message for his young daughter, Alisa.

People in poverty commonly face higher risks and greater burdens from the impacts of climate change. And the majority of the world's poor are women. Women's unequal participation often prevents them from fully contributing to climate-related planning, policy-making and implementation. In this edition, HER features three climate warriors.

Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production.

Sabine, Clais and Orm were children when their fathers were murdered. The killings, carried out by the far-left German terrorist group the Rote Armee Fraktion ("Red Army Faction”), or RAF, brought an abrupt, violent end to their childhoods. In this film, they share how terrorism changed their lives forever.

People in poverty commonly face higher risks and greater burdens from the impacts of climate change. And the majority of the world's poor are women. Women's unequal participation often prevents them from fully contributing to climate-related planning, policy-making and implementation. In this edition, HER features three climate warriors.

Lightning is a force of nature. Traveling at a speed of 100,000 km/h, with a temperature five times that of the Sun's surface, it strikes the Earth millions of times a day.

Explore Vienna in the footsteps of Sigmund Freud! We visit the Sigmund Freud Museum, stroll through his historic neighborhood, stop by the University of Vienna, and end at his favorite café — discovering how this city shaped the birth of psychoanalysis.

Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle.

People in poverty commonly face higher risks and greater burdens from the impacts of climate change. And the majority of the world's poor are women. Women's unequal participation often prevents them from fully contributing to climate-related planning, policy-making and implementation. In this edition, HER features three climate warriors.

Sabine, Clais and Orm were children when their fathers were murdered. The killings, carried out by the far-left German terrorist group the Rote Armee Fraktion ("Red Army Faction”), or RAF, brought an abrupt, violent end to their childhoods. In this film, they share how terrorism changed their lives forever.

Sabine, Clais and Orm were children when their fathers were murdered. The killings, carried out by the far-left German terrorist group the Rote Armee Fraktion ("Red Army Faction”), or RAF, brought an abrupt, violent end to their childhoods. In this film, they share how terrorism changed their lives forever.

Online retailer Amazon has been repeatedly criticized for its business practices. The US company puts pressure on retailers and exerts influence on pricing policies, thus fueling cut-throat competition.

Sabine, Clais and Orm were children when their fathers were murdered. The killings, carried out by the far-left German terrorist group the Rote Armee Fraktion ("Red Army Faction”), or RAF, brought an abrupt, violent end to their childhoods. In this film, they share how terrorism changed their lives forever.

Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle.

Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production.

Online retailer Amazon has been repeatedly criticized for its business practices. The US company puts pressure on retailers and exerts influence on pricing policies, thus fueling cut-throat competition.

Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle.

Sabine, Clais and Orm were children when their fathers were murdered. The killings, carried out by the far-left German terrorist group the Rote Armee Fraktion ("Red Army Faction”), or RAF, brought an abrupt, violent end to their childhoods. In this film, they share how terrorism changed their lives forever.

Oil markets are swinging wildly as conflict spreads across the Middle East, turning crude into the world's most powerful geopolitical pressure point. We examine the forces pushing prices higher — from tension in the Strait of Hormuz and damage to key Iranian infrastructure, to mounting fears of supply disruptions, fertilizer shortages, and a ripple effect that could drive food prices even higher.

Oil markets are swinging wildly as conflict spreads across the Middle East, turning crude into the world's most powerful geopolitical pressure point. We examine the forces pushing prices higher — from tension in the Strait of Hormuz and damage to key Iranian infrastructure, to mounting fears of supply disruptions, fertilizer shortages, and a ripple effect that could drive food prices even higher.

Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle.

Sabine, Clais and Orm were children when their fathers were murdered. The killings, carried out by the far-left German terrorist group the Rote Armee Fraktion ("Red Army Faction”), or RAF, brought an abrupt, violent end to their childhoods. In this film, they share how terrorism changed their lives forever.

Oil markets are swinging wildly as conflict spreads across the Middle East, turning crude into the world's most powerful geopolitical pressure point. We examine the forces pushing prices higher — from tension in the Strait of Hormuz and damage to key Iranian infrastructure, to mounting fears of supply disruptions, fertilizer shortages, and a ripple effect that could drive food prices even higher.

Centuries‑old beliefs protect Ghana's monkeys, but rising tensions and habitat loss now put that bond to the test. Plus: a literal lifeline for South Africa's seabirds and a hand-built amateur EV truck.

The beaches of Zanzibar are heavenly. But there's more to this paradise than white sand and turquoise water. The country is poor and the infrastructure is often inadequate. Nevertheless, people's optimism is tangible.

Finding parking in Vienna is almost impossible, yet the city aims to slash more parking spots. Learn why that could help drivers, too. Plus: How researchers are making cycling safer and test driving the new Peugeot 308.

Oil markets are swinging wildly as conflict spreads across the Middle East, turning crude into the world's most powerful geopolitical pressure point. We examine the forces pushing prices higher — from tension in the Strait of Hormuz and damage to key Iranian infrastructure, to mounting fears of supply disruptions, fertilizer shortages, and a ripple effect that could drive food prices even higher.

The beaches of Zanzibar are heavenly. But there's more to this paradise than white sand and turquoise water. The country is poor and the infrastructure is often inadequate. Nevertheless, people's optimism is tangible.

The illegal trade in sea cucumbers is booming in the Indian Ocean. Plus: In Ecuador, a court decision creates a precedent for granting nature rights.

Oil markets are swinging wildly as conflict spreads across the Middle East, turning crude into the world's most powerful geopolitical pressure point. We examine the forces pushing prices higher — from tension in the Strait of Hormuz and damage to key Iranian infrastructure, to mounting fears of supply disruptions, fertilizer shortages, and a ripple effect that could drive food prices even higher.

Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle.

Centuries‑old beliefs protect Ghana's monkeys, but rising tensions and habitat loss now put that bond to the test. Plus: a literal lifeline for South Africa's seabirds and a hand-built amateur EV truck.

The beaches of Zanzibar are heavenly. But there's more to this paradise than white sand and turquoise water. The country is poor and the infrastructure is often inadequate. Nevertheless, people's optimism is tangible.

How does the brain turn experiences into memories? Scientists reveal how two neuron types control learning. Also: lynx rewilding, natural hydrogen, and avalanche risk.

From unnecessary C-sections to poorly healed C-section scars and depression — many women face stressful interventions and emotional crises around childbirth. What can help?

Whether during the game or training: AI supports athletes with real-time analyses, personalized exercises and intelligent recovery strategies. Referees are also increasingly relying on AI systems.

This Berlin neighborhood is loaded with "Plattenbau” - cheap prefab construction thrown up in much of postwar Europe to quench runaway housing demand. Despite their bad rep, some people want to bring them back. Modular construction builds on the principles of prefab and is now introducing new production technology and greener materials.

The illegal trade in sea cucumbers is booming in the Indian Ocean. Plus: In Ecuador, a court decision creates a precedent for granting nature rights.

How does the brain turn experiences into memories? Scientists reveal how two neuron types control learning. Also: lynx rewilding, natural hydrogen, and avalanche risk.

This Berlin neighborhood is loaded with "Plattenbau” - cheap prefab construction thrown up in much of postwar Europe to quench runaway housing demand. Despite their bad rep, some people want to bring them back. Modular construction builds on the principles of prefab and is now introducing new production technology and greener materials.

Finding parking in Vienna is almost impossible, yet the city aims to slash more parking spots. Learn why that could help drivers, too. Plus: How researchers are making cycling safer and test driving the new Peugeot 308.

Centuries‑old beliefs protect Ghana's monkeys, but rising tensions and habitat loss now put that bond to the test. Plus: a literal lifeline for South Africa's seabirds and a hand-built amateur EV truck.

This Berlin neighborhood is loaded with "Plattenbau” - cheap prefab construction thrown up in much of postwar Europe to quench runaway housing demand. Despite their bad rep, some people want to bring them back. Modular construction builds on the principles of prefab and is now introducing new production technology and greener materials.

How does the brain turn experiences into memories? Scientists reveal how two neuron types control learning. Also: lynx rewilding, natural hydrogen, and avalanche risk.

Whether during the game or training: AI supports athletes with real-time analyses, personalized exercises and intelligent recovery strategies. Referees are also increasingly relying on AI systems.

Women in Africa are being silenced, abused — and fighting back. This week's show looks at gender‑based violence from East to West Africa, and the historic political gains women are making in Namibia.

This Berlin neighborhood is loaded with "Plattenbau” - cheap prefab construction thrown up in much of postwar Europe to quench runaway housing demand. Despite their bad rep, some people want to bring them back. Modular construction builds on the principles of prefab and is now introducing new production technology and greener materials.

More than ever, digital platforms are being used for manipulation and blackmail. This documentary goes behind the scenes of a cruel online world, and shows just how close the danger is.

This Berlin neighborhood is loaded with "Plattenbau” - cheap prefab construction thrown up in much of postwar Europe to quench runaway housing demand. Despite their bad rep, some people want to bring them back. Modular construction builds on the principles of prefab and is now introducing new production technology and greener materials.

Centuries‑old beliefs protect Ghana's monkeys, but rising tensions and habitat loss now put that bond to the test. Plus: a literal lifeline for South Africa's seabirds and a hand-built amateur EV truck.

More than ever, digital platforms are being used for manipulation and blackmail. This documentary goes behind the scenes of a cruel online world, and shows just how close the danger is.

This Berlin neighborhood is loaded with "Plattenbau” - cheap prefab construction thrown up in much of postwar Europe to quench runaway housing demand. Despite their bad rep, some people want to bring them back. Modular construction builds on the principles of prefab and is now introducing new production technology and greener materials.

From unnecessary C-sections to poorly healed C-section scars and depression — many women face stressful interventions and emotional crises around childbirth. What can help?

Whether during the game or training: AI supports athletes with real-time analyses, personalized exercises and intelligent recovery strategies. Referees are also increasingly relying on AI systems.

Women in Africa are being silenced, abused — and fighting back. This week's show looks at gender‑based violence from East to West Africa, and the historic political gains women are making in Namibia.

The illegal trade in sea cucumbers is booming in the Indian Ocean. Plus: In Ecuador, a court decision creates a precedent for granting nature rights.

The beaches of Zanzibar are heavenly. But there's more to this paradise than white sand and turquoise water. The country is poor and the infrastructure is often inadequate. Nevertheless, people's optimism is tangible.

Whether during the game or training: AI supports athletes with real-time analyses, personalized exercises and intelligent recovery strategies. Referees are also increasingly relying on AI systems.

Sabine, Clais and Orm were children when their fathers were murdered. The killings, carried out by the far-left German terrorist group the Rote Armee Fraktion ("Red Army Faction”), or RAF, brought an abrupt, violent end to their childhoods. In this film, they share how terrorism changed their lives forever.

Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle.

The remote island group of Svalbard - it is NATO territory but a hundred-year-old treaty grants access to dozens of countries - including Russia. And Russia is using it to build up a strategic foothold in the Arctic.

Centuries‑old beliefs protect Ghana's monkeys, but rising tensions and habitat loss now put that bond to the test. Plus: a literal lifeline for South Africa's seabirds and a hand-built amateur EV truck.

The beaches of Zanzibar are heavenly. But there's more to this paradise than white sand and turquoise water. The country is poor and the infrastructure is often inadequate. Nevertheless, people's optimism is tangible.