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How has the war in Iran shown up the lack of progress that Europe has made since the war in Ukraine began?

From World War I to the Kardashians: The rise of plastic surgery. Plus, a new novel from bestselling author Leïla Slimani and portraits of two artists — Rashid Johnson (U.S.) and Inuuteq Storch (Greenland).

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.

A low-cost technology is being used to purify groundwater and recycled wastewater in Uganda. Also: Urban Nigerians embrace sack farming.

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.

Jérôme was sexually abused as a child. When he files a complaint against the former priest, he also picks up a camera. He then films the six years leading up to the trial.

A research team shows how easily AI models can be coaxed into giving dangerous responses despite output guardrails. But it's also driving innovation and technical progress in fields like healthcare and textile recycling.

How can an HIV positive woman give birth to a healthy baby? With proper medical care and antiretroviral therapy, a safe pregnancy is possible — as Vivian from Uganda shows. Plus: What helps against shingles?

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.

AI-enhanced drones are transforming warfare and how security agencies work. In Mexico, the police are using armed drones against cartels. In Ghana, authorities are using drones and AI to track down illegal gold mines.

After hurricanes, floods, or wildfires, we often see "miracle houses” - standing strong while others break. What's the secret behind their survival? We look at different types of buildings for these types of extreme weather events.

In Mumbai, climate change is eroding trust among the Koli fishing community. Plus: In Cambodia, rising heat and flooding disrupt children's education.

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.

A research team shows how easily AI models can be coaxed into giving dangerous responses despite output guardrails. But it's also driving innovation and technical progress in fields like healthcare and textile recycling.

After hurricanes, floods, or wildfires, we often see "miracle houses” - standing strong while others break. What's the secret behind their survival? We look at different types of buildings for these types of extreme weather events.

Pummeled by Trump's tariffs and fierce competition in China, Mercedes-Benz's operating profits plunged in 2025. Why is its CEO upbeat? Plus: How e-bikes are making Ugandans life easier and test driving Kia's PV5.

A low-cost technology is being used to purify groundwater and recycled wastewater in Uganda. Also: Urban Nigerians embrace sack farming.

After hurricanes, floods, or wildfires, we often see "miracle houses” - standing strong while others break. What's the secret behind their survival? We look at different types of buildings for these types of extreme weather events.

A research team shows how easily AI models can be coaxed into giving dangerous responses despite output guardrails. But it's also driving innovation and technical progress in fields like healthcare and textile recycling.

If you dominate EV battery manufacturing, you dominate electromobility. China is building one gigafactory after another, while Europe struggles with political uncertainty, lack of know-how, and large-scale projects that end up delayed or cancelled.

AI-enhanced drones are transforming warfare and how security agencies work. In Mexico, the police are using armed drones against cartels. In Ghana, authorities are using drones and AI to track down illegal gold mines.

Across Africa, coming of age can mean dangerous rites of passage. We meet boys facing deadly initiations, girls rejecting FGM, and Miss World Somalia who is turning her pain into purpose.

After hurricanes, floods, or wildfires, we often see "miracle houses” - standing strong while others break. What's the secret behind their survival? We look at different types of buildings for these types of extreme weather events.

Islamist terrorism continues to claim numerous victims worldwide. Extremist networks are financed in part by donations from Germany. But investigations often prove to be difficult.

After hurricanes, floods, or wildfires, we often see "miracle houses” - standing strong while others break. What's the secret behind their survival? We look at different types of buildings for these types of extreme weather events.

A low-cost technology is being used to purify groundwater and recycled wastewater in Uganda. Also: Urban Nigerians embrace sack farming.

Islamist terrorism continues to claim numerous victims worldwide. Extremist networks are financed in part by donations from Germany. But investigations often prove to be difficult.

After hurricanes, floods, or wildfires, we often see "miracle houses” - standing strong while others break. What's the secret behind their survival? We look at different types of buildings for these types of extreme weather events.

How can an HIV positive woman give birth to a healthy baby? With proper medical care and antiretroviral therapy, a safe pregnancy is possible — as Vivian from Uganda shows. Plus: What helps against shingles?

If you dominate EV battery manufacturing, you dominate electromobility. China is building one gigafactory after another, while Europe struggles with political uncertainty, lack of know-how, and large-scale projects that end up delayed or cancelled.

AI-enhanced drones are transforming warfare and how security agencies work. In Mexico, the police are using armed drones against cartels. In Ghana, authorities are using drones and AI to track down illegal gold mines.

Across Africa, coming of age can mean dangerous rites of passage. We meet boys facing deadly initiations, girls rejecting FGM, and Miss World Somalia who is turning her pain into purpose.

In Mumbai, climate change is eroding trust among the Koli fishing community. Plus: In Cambodia, rising heat and flooding disrupt children's education.

Jérôme was sexually abused as a child. When he files a complaint against the former priest, he also picks up a camera. He then films the six years leading up to the trial.

If you dominate EV battery manufacturing, you dominate electromobility. China is building one gigafactory after another, while Europe struggles with political uncertainty, lack of know-how, and large-scale projects that end up delayed or cancelled.

AI-enhanced drones are transforming warfare and how security agencies work. In Mexico, the police are using armed drones against cartels. In Ghana, authorities are using drones and AI to track down illegal gold mines.

Invasive species threaten flora and fauna and can destroy ecological balance. However, combating these dangerous invaders is costly and requires unusual measures.

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.

A low-cost technology is being used to purify groundwater and recycled wastewater in Uganda. Also: Urban Nigerians embrace sack farming.

Jérôme was sexually abused as a child. When he files a complaint against the former priest, he also picks up a camera. He then films the six years leading up to the trial.

In Mumbai, climate change is eroding trust among the Koli fishing community. Plus: In Cambodia, rising heat and flooding disrupt children's education.

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.

If you dominate EV battery manufacturing, you dominate electromobility. China is building one gigafactory after another, while Europe struggles with political uncertainty, lack of know-how, and large-scale projects that end up delayed or cancelled.

Invasive species threaten flora and fauna and can destroy ecological balance. However, combating these dangerous invaders is costly and requires unusual measures.

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.

Across Africa, coming of age can mean dangerous rites of passage. We meet boys facing deadly initiations, girls rejecting FGM, and Miss World Somalia who is turning her pain into purpose.

Jérôme was sexually abused as a child. When he files a complaint against the former priest, he also picks up a camera. He then films the six years leading up to the trial.

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.

Sweden has one of the most restrictive migration policies in Europe, hitting young people especially hard. +++ Russia's war has turned Ukrainians into drone experts. And the West seeks to benefit from their knowledge.

From World War I to the Kardashians: The rise of plastic surgery. Plus, a new novel from bestselling author Leïla Slimani and portraits of two artists — Rashid Johnson (U.S.) and Inuuteq Storch (Greenland).

Octopus is considered a delicacy - grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions of Europe, this intelligent cephalopod is already considered overfished.

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.

In Mumbai, climate change is eroding trust among the Koli fishing community. Plus: In Cambodia, rising heat and flooding disrupt children's education.

Octopus is considered a delicacy - grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions of Europe, this intelligent cephalopod is already considered overfished.

Sweden has one of the most restrictive migration policies in Europe, hitting young people especially hard. +++ Russia's war has turned Ukrainians into drone experts. And the West seeks to benefit from their knowledge.

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.

Invasive species threaten flora and fauna and can destroy ecological balance. However, combating these dangerous invaders is costly and requires unusual measures.

Jérôme was sexually abused as a child. When he files a complaint against the former priest, he also picks up a camera. He then films the six years leading up to the trial.

Sweden has one of the most restrictive migration policies in Europe, hitting young people especially hard. +++ Russia's war has turned Ukrainians into drone experts. And the West seeks to benefit from their knowledge.

Islamist terrorism continues to claim numerous victims worldwide. Extremist networks are financed in part by donations from Germany. But investigations often prove to be difficult.

Octopus is considered a delicacy - grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions of Europe, this intelligent cephalopod is already considered overfished.

In Delhi, visually impaired youth deal with exclusion and fear in a chaotic city. But through acroyoga, they build trust and confidence, defying disability and societal neglect. Yoga helps them connect with their bodies and reclaim visibility in a world that often overlooks them.

Sweden has one of the most restrictive migration policies in Europe, hitting young people especially hard. +++ Russia's war has turned Ukrainians into drone experts. And the West seeks to benefit from their knowledge.

Jérôme was sexually abused as a child. When he files a complaint against the former priest, he also picks up a camera. He then films the six years leading up to the trial.

Nietzsche Explained: from "God is dead” to the Übermensch, hype culture and Kanye West. More than 125 years after his death, Friedrich Nietzsche has become a surprising icon for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. His sharp critiques of morality, religion, and society feel uncannily modern in an age of social media, burnout, and constant self-optimization.

Pummeled by Trump's tariffs and fierce competition in China, Mercedes-Benz's operating profits plunged in 2025. Why is its CEO upbeat? Plus: How e-bikes are making Ugandans life easier and test driving Kia's PV5.

Islamist terrorism continues to claim numerous victims worldwide. Extremist networks are financed in part by donations from Germany. But investigations often prove to be difficult.

How can an HIV positive woman give birth to a healthy baby? With proper medical care and antiretroviral therapy, a safe pregnancy is possible — as Vivian from Uganda shows. Plus: What helps against shingles?

Sweden has one of the most restrictive migration policies in Europe, hitting young people especially hard. +++ Russia's war has turned Ukrainians into drone experts. And the West seeks to benefit from their knowledge.

Nietzsche Explained: from "God is dead” to the Übermensch, hype culture and Kanye West. More than 125 years after his death, Friedrich Nietzsche has become a surprising icon for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. His sharp critiques of morality, religion, and society feel uncannily modern in an age of social media, burnout, and constant self-optimization.

Nietzsche Explained: from "God is dead” to the Übermensch, hype culture and Kanye West. More than 125 years after his death, Friedrich Nietzsche has become a surprising icon for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. His sharp critiques of morality, religion, and society feel uncannily modern in an age of social media, burnout, and constant self-optimization.

Islamist terrorism continues to claim numerous victims worldwide. Extremist networks are financed in part by donations from Germany. But investigations often prove to be difficult.

Nietzsche Explained: from "God is dead” to the Übermensch, hype culture and Kanye West. More than 125 years after his death, Friedrich Nietzsche has become a surprising icon for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. His sharp critiques of morality, religion, and society feel uncannily modern in an age of social media, burnout, and constant self-optimization.

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.

Vienna is beautiful. Surrounded by elegant imperial facades, people enjoy culture and coffee. Or, they might clatter past St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Sisi Museum in horse-drawn carriages. But when night falls, the city shows itself in a whole new light.

Sweden has one of the most restrictive migration policies in Europe, hitting young people especially hard. +++ Russia's war has turned Ukrainians into drone experts. And the West seeks to benefit from their knowledge.

Nietzsche Explained: from "God is dead” to the Übermensch, hype culture and Kanye West. More than 125 years after his death, Friedrich Nietzsche has become a surprising icon for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. His sharp critiques of morality, religion, and society feel uncannily modern in an age of social media, burnout, and constant self-optimization.

Vienna is beautiful. Surrounded by elegant imperial facades, people enjoy culture and coffee. Or, they might clatter past St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Sisi Museum in horse-drawn carriages. But when night falls, the city shows itself in a whole new light.

Nietzsche Explained: from "God is dead” to the Übermensch, hype culture and Kanye West. More than 125 years after his death, Friedrich Nietzsche has become a surprising icon for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. His sharp critiques of morality, religion, and society feel uncannily modern in an age of social media, burnout, and constant self-optimization.

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.

Islamist terrorism continues to claim numerous victims worldwide. Extremist networks are financed in part by donations from Germany. But investigations often prove to be difficult.

Octopus is considered a delicacy - grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions of Europe, this intelligent cephalopod is already considered overfished.

Vienna is beautiful. Surrounded by elegant imperial facades, people enjoy culture and coffee. Or, they might clatter past St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Sisi Museum in horse-drawn carriages. But when night falls, the city shows itself in a whole new light.

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.

Islamist terrorism continues to claim numerous victims worldwide. Extremist networks are financed in part by donations from Germany. But investigations often prove to be difficult.

Join us in Valencia, Spain! DW's Sarah Hucal takes you through her favorite city. She dives into historic plazas, vibrant street art, lively markets and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences. Discover why this might be Spain's most underrated big city — and taste local favorites from creamy horchata to iconic paella.

It's not only what we eat or when we eat it — how we chew matters too. Discover the latest research on how eating habits shape digestion, metabolism and overall health.

Octopus is considered a delicacy - grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions of Europe, this intelligent cephalopod is already considered overfished.

It's slimy, green, and alive — and absorbs more CO2 than most trees. Are Kerala's new "liquid trees" a gamechanger? Plus: An ancient sheep breed that's running out of time.

Join us in Valencia, Spain! DW's Sarah Hucal takes you through her favorite city. She dives into historic plazas, vibrant street art, lively markets and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences. Discover why this might be Spain's most underrated big city — and taste local favorites from creamy horchata to iconic paella.

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.

Join us in Valencia, Spain! DW's Sarah Hucal takes you through her favorite city. She dives into historic plazas, vibrant street art, lively markets and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences. Discover why this might be Spain's most underrated big city — and taste local favorites from creamy horchata to iconic paella.

Octopus is considered a delicacy - grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions of Europe, this intelligent cephalopod is already considered overfished.

It's slimy, green, and alive — and absorbs more CO2 than most trees. Are Kerala's new "liquid trees" a gamechanger? Plus: An ancient sheep breed that's running out of time.

Join us in Valencia, Spain! DW's Sarah Hucal takes you through her favorite city. She dives into historic plazas, vibrant street art, lively markets and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences. Discover why this might be Spain's most underrated big city — and taste local favorites from creamy horchata to iconic paella.

Millions of animals die in collisions with cars each year. How can drivers and automakers prevent such crashes? Plus: Retrofitters in India turn old vehicles into eco-friendly rides, and Flixtrain vs. Deutsche Bahn.

Helen Toner, interim executive director at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology and a former OpenAI board member, lays out how AI is moving from back-office support into the machinery of war. When AI helps shape deadly outcomes, who is responsible?

In Spain she's a media star. Known as AstroSara on YouTube, Sara García Alonso is a science communicator, author, molecular biologist - and future ESA reserve astronaut. We accompany her as she prepares for the job.

Islamist terrorism continues to claim numerous victims worldwide. Extremist networks are financed in part by donations from Germany. But investigations often prove to be difficult.

Join us in Valencia, Spain! DW's Sarah Hucal takes you through her favorite city. She dives into historic plazas, vibrant street art, lively markets and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences. Discover why this might be Spain's most underrated big city — and taste local favorites from creamy horchata to iconic paella.

Join us in Valencia, Spain! DW's Sarah Hucal takes you through her favorite city. She dives into historic plazas, vibrant street art, lively markets and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences. Discover why this might be Spain's most underrated big city — and taste local favorites from creamy horchata to iconic paella.

Millions of animals die in collisions with cars each year. How can drivers and automakers prevent such crashes? Plus: Retrofitters in India turn old vehicles into eco-friendly rides, and Flixtrain vs. Deutsche Bahn.

In Spain she's a media star. Known as AstroSara on YouTube, Sara García Alonso is a science communicator, author, molecular biologist - and future ESA reserve astronaut. We accompany her as she prepares for the job.

Jérôme was sexually abused as a child. When he files a complaint against the former priest, he also picks up a camera. He then films the six years leading up to the trial.

It's not only what we eat or when we eat it — how we chew matters too. Discover the latest research on how eating habits shape digestion, metabolism and overall health.

Since 2015, women in every country in the world have officially had the right to vote. It's been a long road to this point. And although today many countries are led by women, they are still underrepresented in politics and public life.

In Russia, criticizing President Putin has become a criminal offense. Thousands have been imprisoned. Such political prisoners are called Politzek. This documentary delves deep into this system of repression and gives the Politzek a voice.

Vienna is beautiful. Surrounded by elegant imperial facades, people enjoy culture and coffee. Or, they might clatter past St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Sisi Museum in horse-drawn carriages. But when night falls, the city shows itself in a whole new light.

Since 2015, women in every country in the world have officially had the right to vote. It's been a long road to this point. And although today many countries are led by women, they are still underrepresented in politics and public life.

Nietzsche Explained: from "God is dead” to the Übermensch, hype culture and Kanye West. More than 125 years after his death, Friedrich Nietzsche has become a surprising icon for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. His sharp critiques of morality, religion, and society feel uncannily modern in an age of social media, burnout, and constant self-optimization.

In Kenya, corruption scandals and a failing health system leave families stranded. When hospitals and governments vanish, citizens turn to TikTok and civil society for help to build roads, equip schools or anything else. The story of Kaluma Boy caring for his sick father exposes a dysfunctional state and the power of online solidarity.

Octopus is considered a delicacy - grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions of Europe, this intelligent cephalopod is already considered overfished.

Tech training opens doors for young people in remote northern Kenya. The architecture of data hubs obscures their growing power. Rising gold prices are putting strain on couples marrying in India.

In Russia, criticizing President Putin has become a criminal offense. Thousands have been imprisoned. Such political prisoners are called Politzek. This documentary delves deep into this system of repression and gives the Politzek a voice.

In Spain she's a media star. Known as AstroSara on YouTube, Sara García Alonso is a science communicator, author, molecular biologist - and future ESA reserve astronaut. We accompany her as she prepares for the job.

Although they were physically superior to us, Neanderthals did not prevail. What made them different and why did they become extinct? How close or hostile were they to modern man?

It's not only what we eat or when we eat it — how we chew matters too. Discover the latest research on how eating habits shape digestion, metabolism and overall health.

Since 2015, women in every country in the world have officially had the right to vote. It's been a long road to this point. And although today many countries are led by women, they are still underrepresented in politics and public life.

Although they were physically superior to us, Neanderthals did not prevail. What made them different and why did they become extinct? How close or hostile were they to modern man?

In Russia, criticizing President Putin has become a criminal offense. Thousands have been imprisoned. Such political prisoners are called Politzek. This documentary delves deep into this system of repression and gives the Politzek a voice.

Since 2015, women in every country in the world have officially had the right to vote. It's been a long road to this point. And although today many countries are led by women, they are still underrepresented in politics and public life.

Islamist terrorism continues to claim numerous victims worldwide. Extremist networks are financed in part by donations from Germany. But investigations often prove to be difficult.

In Kenya, corruption scandals and a failing health system leave families stranded. When hospitals and governments vanish, citizens turn to TikTok and civil society for help to build roads, equip schools or anything else. The story of Kaluma Boy caring for his sick father exposes a dysfunctional state and the power of online solidarity.

It's slimy, green, and alive — and absorbs more CO2 than most trees. Are Kerala's new "liquid trees" a gamechanger? Plus: An ancient sheep breed that's running out of time.

Millions of animals die in collisions with cars each year. How can drivers and automakers prevent such crashes? Plus: Retrofitters in India turn old vehicles into eco-friendly rides, and Flixtrain vs. Deutsche Bahn.

Although they were physically superior to us, Neanderthals did not prevail. What made them different and why did they become extinct? How close or hostile were they to modern man?

Since 2015, women in every country in the world have officially had the right to vote. It's been a long road to this point. And although today many countries are led by women, they are still underrepresented in politics and public life.

Jérôme was sexually abused as a child. When he files a complaint against the former priest, he also picks up a camera. He then films the six years leading up to the trial.

Join us in Valencia, Spain! DW's Sarah Hucal takes you through her favorite city. She dives into historic plazas, vibrant street art, lively markets and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences. Discover why this might be Spain's most underrated big city — and taste local favorites from creamy horchata to iconic paella.