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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.

Decades ago, gray seals in the Baltic Sea were considered virtually extinct, mercilessly hunted by humans. Thanks to a hunting ban, the population recovered. Now, they're making life difficult for fishermen.

In this week's show, we are at the carnival of cultures in Berlin. And from Berlin to Cape Town to Lagos, we look at how dance and music are connecting cultures across the world.

Magical, autonomous, all-powerful: Artificial intelligence fuels our dreams and nightmares. While tech companies promise us a better future, AI is already causing serious harm.

These are the stories of women giving birth at the hospital in Bethlehem. The Holy Family Hospital is a place of hope, in a region marked by conflict, violence and insecurity.

Coal dust poses a health risk to people in India's mining regions. Local women are taking it on. The economic impact of extreme weather. And: Alpine olives!

These are the stories of women giving birth at the hospital in Bethlehem. The Holy Family Hospital is a place of hope, in a region marked by conflict, violence and insecurity.

Decades ago, gray seals in the Baltic Sea were considered virtually extinct, mercilessly hunted by humans. Thanks to a hunting ban, the population recovered. Now, they're making life difficult for fishermen.

Magical, autonomous, all-powerful: Artificial intelligence fuels our dreams and nightmares. While tech companies promise us a better future, AI is already causing serious harm.

What do young Chinese people dream of? What hopes and goals do they have? Do the grandchildren of the "rising generation” still believe in progress through work, and prosperity for all? Or do they have different values?

These are the stories of women giving birth at the hospital in Bethlehem. The Holy Family Hospital is a place of hope, in a region marked by conflict, violence and insecurity.

After suffering two sudden cardiac deaths and a number of severe health complications, 32-year-old Tamara Schwab's life was saved by a heart transplant. She's now vowed not to waste a single minute of her second stint at life and is pushing herself to the limit to compete in the World Transplant Games. But can her body take it?

Magical, autonomous, all-powerful: Artificial intelligence fuels our dreams and nightmares. While tech companies promise us a better future, AI is already causing serious harm.

US carmakers pivot back to combustion engines under Donald Trump, while China pulls ahead in electric mobility. A strategic misstep? And: electric ferries in Lagos, transport woes in Karachi and German firms in Serbia.

What do young Chinese people dream of? What hopes and goals do they have? Do the grandchildren of the "rising generation” still believe in progress through work, and prosperity for all? Or do they have different values?

Mouth ulcers, gum disease, cavities — even the tongue — can provide warnings of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Learn what your mouth says about health.

It's a shocking allegation: Did foreign war tourists take part in Bosnian War atrocities thirty years ago? +++ An overpowering neighbor: How is life on the border with Russa?

Five years ago, the Ahr valley in Germany was devastated by a massive flood. Now, the survivors who stayed are building back, and preparing for the next one.

A tourist hotspot turned into a danger zone as bears came daily. Now the town is a success story. Plus: How a German village got dirt cheap energy prices. And Ethiopia's stilt walkers balance tradition and modernity.

Five years ago, the Ahr valley in Germany was devastated by a massive flood. Now, the survivors who stayed are building back, and preparing for the next one.

What do young Chinese people dream of? What hopes and goals do they have? Do the grandchildren of the "rising generation” still believe in progress through work, and prosperity for all? Or do they have different values?

Five years ago, the Ahr valley in Germany was devastated by a massive flood. Now, the survivors who stayed are building back, and preparing for the next one.

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.

The psychological distress experienced by children and adolescents who feel they have been born as the wrong gender is immense. It can even lead to suicide. But is gender reassignment at a young age the right decision?

It's a shocking allegation: Did foreign war tourists take part in Bosnian War atrocities thirty years ago? +++ An overpowering neighbor: How is life on the border with Russa?

Five years ago, the Ahr valley in Germany was devastated by a massive flood. Now, the survivors who stayed are building back, and preparing for the next one.

Air freight, strict regulations and prices of up to €22 per kilo: Indian traders are testing whether mangoes can work as a niche product in Europe. Plus: Pakistan's solar boom.

The psychological distress experienced by children and adolescents who feel they have been born as the wrong gender is immense. It can even lead to suicide. But is gender reassignment at a young age the right decision?

Five years ago, the Ahr valley in Germany was devastated by a massive flood. Now, the survivors who stayed are building back, and preparing for the next one.

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 do young Chinese people dream of? What hopes and goals do they have? Do the grandchildren of the "rising generation” still believe in progress through work, and prosperity for all? Or do they have different values?

These are the stories of women giving birth at the hospital in Bethlehem. The Holy Family Hospital is a place of hope, in a region marked by conflict, violence and insecurity.

The psychological distress experienced by children and adolescents who feel they have been born as the wrong gender is immense. It can even lead to suicide. But is gender reassignment at a young age the right decision?

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 do young Chinese people dream of? What hopes and goals do they have? Do the grandchildren of the "rising generation” still believe in progress through work, and prosperity for all? Or do they have different values?

Modern electric cars are no longer just vehicles they are rolling computers. Packed with cameras, sensors, software and constant connectivity, connected cars promise safer, more convenient driving. But they also raise a sensitive question: what happens to all that data?

How do your diet and lifestyle affect how you age? Can cosmetics keep your skin looking youthful? In Good Shape looks at longevity and how to stay young!

These are the stories of women giving birth at the hospital in Bethlehem. The Holy Family Hospital is a place of hope, in a region marked by conflict, violence and insecurity.