Deutsche Welle (English)

Across the continent, African creatives are claiming the space reshaping the way we live, remember, and express ourselves. And that's why today we are visiting the Investec Cape Town Art Fair in South Africa.

23-year-old Luisa Rizzo feels most at home when piloting a drone - either as a cinematographer, or as one of the foremost pilots in the fast-growing sport of drone racing. Being born with spinal muscular atrophy means Luisa spends much of her time in a wheelchair, and racing has given her a sense of freedom and purpose. Can she continue her sporting success at the highly competitive World Cup?

Malta's hand-painted buses, each one unique, once ferried locals and tourists alike. Now few remain, lovingly restored by specialist coachbuilders. We also ride with police on speed patrol and test the VinFast VF 6.

India's widows suffer from exclusion and stigmatization. For decades, they have been fighting for more rights, with the help of NGOs. For the first time, widows are allowed to celebrate the festival of colors at the Gopinath Temple - a breakthrough.

23-year-old Luisa Rizzo feels most at home when piloting a drone - either as a cinematographer, or as one of the foremost pilots in the fast-growing sport of drone racing. Being born with spinal muscular atrophy means Luisa spends much of her time in a wheelchair, and racing has given her a sense of freedom and purpose. Can she continue her sporting success at the highly competitive World Cup?

Why is it harder for women to get good jobs? Is it a lack of confidence, or the lack of necessary education or training? Or is it gender bias that exists in the corporate world? More and more, women don't really care what's causing the discrimination they face. They just want to overcome it. And some of these women surpass all the hurdles and climb to the top.

There are still too few women in research. Less than 30% of all scientists worldwide are female. Even though in Germany, there are plenty of role models.

Across the continent, African creatives are claiming the space reshaping the way we live, remember, and express ourselves. And that's why today we are visiting the Investec Cape Town Art Fair in South Africa.

Malta's hand-painted buses, each one unique, once ferried locals and tourists alike. Now few remain, lovingly restored by specialist coachbuilders. We also ride with police on speed patrol and test the VinFast VF 6.

Rod fishing has a long tradition in the Azores. It is the only method of tuna fishing permitted on the Atlantic islands - and the most sustainable. A counterpoint to industrial fishing and "floating tuna factories.".

Retrofitting conventional vehicles could help Delhi go electric more equitably. Also: women farmers battle age-old structures — and making power from bird poop.

Diet breads for weight loss, magic exercises for strong muscles, secret tricks for skin and hair: Many tips on the web are ineffective, some are dangerous, but others are promising. In Good Shape has put some trends under a microscope.

Rod fishing has a long tradition in the Azores. It is the only method of tuna fishing permitted on the Atlantic islands - and the most sustainable. A counterpoint to industrial fishing and "floating tuna factories.".

There are still too few women in research. Less than 30% of all scientists worldwide are female. Even though in Germany, there are plenty of role models.

23-year-old Luisa Rizzo feels most at home when piloting a drone - either as a cinematographer, or as one of the foremost pilots in the fast-growing sport of drone racing. Being born with spinal muscular atrophy means Luisa spends much of her time in a wheelchair, and racing has given her a sense of freedom and purpose. Can she continue her sporting success at the highly competitive World Cup?

Tackling plastic pollution in urban Nigeria, staying cool in Cairo, making city tourism more sustainable and using dance to inspire climate action.

More than 140 years after its invention, the car remains a source of fascination for many people. In Germany, for example, there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. For some, the car is a cult object. But it also deeply polarizing.

Rod fishing has a long tradition in the Azores. It is the only method of tuna fishing permitted on the Atlantic islands - and the most sustainable. A counterpoint to industrial fishing and "floating tuna factories.".

India's widows suffer from exclusion and stigmatization. For decades, they have been fighting for more rights, with the help of NGOs. For the first time, widows are allowed to celebrate the festival of colors at the Gopinath Temple - a breakthrough.

23-year-old Luisa Rizzo feels most at home when piloting a drone - either as a cinematographer, or as one of the foremost pilots in the fast-growing sport of drone racing. Being born with spinal muscular atrophy means Luisa spends much of her time in a wheelchair, and racing has given her a sense of freedom and purpose. Can she continue her sporting success at the highly competitive World Cup?

Constant stimuli, digital distractions - how can we stay focused these days? Does talent, training, or technology help? Neuroscientists and mental coaches show how concentration works in the brain.

Tackling plastic pollution in urban Nigeria, staying cool in Cairo, making city tourism more sustainable and using dance to inspire climate action.

More than 140 years after its invention, the car remains a source of fascination for many people. In Germany, for example, there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. For some, the car is a cult object. But it also deeply polarizing.

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.

India's widows suffer from exclusion and stigmatization. For decades, they have been fighting for more rights, with the help of NGOs. For the first time, widows are allowed to celebrate the festival of colors at the Gopinath Temple - a breakthrough.

Rod fishing has a long tradition in the Azores. It is the only method of tuna fishing permitted on the Atlantic islands - and the most sustainable. A counterpoint to industrial fishing and "floating tuna factories.".

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.

India's widows suffer from exclusion and stigmatization. For decades, they have been fighting for more rights, with the help of NGOs. For the first time, widows are allowed to celebrate the festival of colors at the Gopinath Temple - a breakthrough.

Rod fishing has a long tradition in the Azores. It is the only method of tuna fishing permitted on the Atlantic islands - and the most sustainable. A counterpoint to industrial fishing and "floating tuna factories.".

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.

Tackling plastic pollution in urban Nigeria, staying cool in Cairo, making city tourism more sustainable and using dance to inspire climate action.

Three young women from China are struggling to realize their dreams. While Chinese society is undergoing profound change, they are simultaneously feeling the social pressure to start a family and have children.

Malta's hand-painted buses, each one unique, once ferried locals and tourists alike. Now few remain, lovingly restored by specialist coachbuilders. We also ride with police on speed patrol and test the VinFast VF 6.

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.

Three young women from China are struggling to realize their dreams. While Chinese society is undergoing profound change, they are simultaneously feeling the social pressure to start a family and have children.

Retrofitting conventional vehicles could help Delhi go electric more equitably. Also: women farmers battle age-old structures — and making power from bird poop.

India's widows suffer from exclusion and stigmatization. For decades, they have been fighting for more rights, with the help of NGOs. For the first time, widows are allowed to celebrate the festival of colors at the Gopinath Temple - a breakthrough.

Tackling plastic pollution in urban Nigeria, staying cool in Cairo, making city tourism more sustainable and using dance to inspire climate action.

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.

Three young women from China are struggling to realize their dreams. While Chinese society is undergoing profound change, they are simultaneously feeling the social pressure to start a family and have children.

There are still too few women in research. Less than 30% of all scientists worldwide are female. Even though in Germany, there are plenty of role models.

Diet breads for weight loss, magic exercises for strong muscles, secret tricks for skin and hair: Many tips on the web are ineffective, some are dangerous, but others are promising. In Good Shape has put some trends under a microscope.

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.

Retrofitting conventional vehicles could help Delhi go electric more equitably. Also: women farmers battle age-old structures — and making power from bird poop.

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.

There are still too few women in research. Less than 30% of all scientists worldwide are female. Even though in Germany, there are plenty of role models.

Malta's hand-painted buses, each one unique, once ferried locals and tourists alike. Now few remain, lovingly restored by specialist coachbuilders. We also ride with police on speed patrol and test the VinFast VF 6.

Tackling plastic pollution in urban Nigeria, staying cool in Cairo, making city tourism more sustainable and using dance to inspire climate action.

There are still too few women in research. Less than 30% of all scientists worldwide are female. Even though in Germany, there are plenty of role models.

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.

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.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

Tackling plastic pollution in urban Nigeria, staying cool in Cairo, making city tourism more sustainable and using dance to inspire climate action.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

Diet breads for weight loss, magic exercises for strong muscles, secret tricks for skin and hair: Many tips on the web are ineffective, some are dangerous, but others are promising. In Good Shape has put some trends under a microscope.

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.

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.

Retrofitting conventional vehicles could help Delhi go electric more equitably. Also: women farmers battle age-old structures — and making power from bird poop.

Three young women from China are struggling to realize their dreams. While Chinese society is undergoing profound change, they are simultaneously feeling the social pressure to start a family and have children.

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.

Rod fishing has a long tradition in the Azores. It is the only method of tuna fishing permitted on the Atlantic islands - and the most sustainable. A counterpoint to industrial fishing and "floating tuna factories.".

India's widows suffer from exclusion and stigmatization. For decades, they have been fighting for more rights, with the help of NGOs. For the first time, widows are allowed to celebrate the festival of colors at the Gopinath Temple - a breakthrough.

Tackling plastic pollution in urban Nigeria, staying cool in Cairo, making city tourism more sustainable and using dance to inspire climate action.

Three young women from China are struggling to realize their dreams. While Chinese society is undergoing profound change, they are simultaneously feeling the social pressure to start a family and have children.