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Driving offers women - especially in low-income countries - a pathway to flexible and independent work. But women currently represent just 17% of the global transport workforce, with many still concentrated in administrative roles. Despite this, the road ahead is full of potential.

Like many women in rural northern India, Tenzin Dolma was married and became a mother at an early age. Unlike many of her peers, Tenzin is an ultramarathon runner balancing providing for her family with training for and competing in some of India's most grueling races. She also runs up against critics in her community who do not understand her passion or think women should participate in sports.

For almost forty years, it divided Germany, separating East and West. The day the Wall came down, on November 9, 1989, was a day of joy and happiness for the vast majority of people who lived in its vicinity.

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

As Delhi's heatwaves intensify, some workers are using heatwave insurance that pays out in extreme heat. Plus: The young farmer who saved a river, his village, and more, by planting trees.

What happens when you drink and drive? Our reporter gets behind the wheel of a driving simulator to find out. Plus: Carl Benz, his wife Bertha and the Patent Motor Car, and how cycling helps a Sudanese refugee in Cairo.

Colors make our homes more beautiful. They make our clothes more stylish. And colors are indispensable for art. But what looks beautiful can also be toxic: Many colors contain substances like mercury, lead, or chromium.

Driving offers women - especially in low-income countries - a pathway to flexible and independent work. But women currently represent just 17% of the global transport workforce, with many still concentrated in administrative roles. Despite this, the road ahead is full of potential.

Three men, a hydrogen balloon, and a shared dream of reaching the North Pole. In 1897, the Andrée expedition vanished without a trace. It wasn't until 1930 that their preserved bodies, diaries, and photographs were discovered on Kvitøya.

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

In Sweden, enormous American cars, roaring V8 engines and chrome-covered classics have become the heart of one of Europe's most unexpected automotive subcultures. Known as raggare, generations of Swedes have built a way of life around American cars, rock and roll, summer cruising and rebellion.

From the runways of Accra Fashion Week, with this special episode KMJ from Ghana explores for Afrimaxx how Africans are challenging stereotypes and redefining inclusion through fashion, art, dance and entrepreneurship.

Like many women in rural northern India, Tenzin Dolma was married and became a mother at an early age. Unlike many of her peers, Tenzin is an ultramarathon runner balancing providing for her family with training for and competing in some of India's most grueling races. She also runs up against critics in her community who do not understand her passion or think women should participate in sports.

What happens when you drink and drive? Our reporter gets behind the wheel of a driving simulator to find out. Plus: Carl Benz, his wife Bertha and the Patent Motor Car, and how cycling helps a Sudanese refugee in Cairo.

No other sector in Germany employs as few women as the construction industry. The few female construction workers face many challenges—including sexism. This report follows four of them.

Like many women in rural northern India, Tenzin Dolma was married and became a mother at an early age. Unlike many of her peers, Tenzin is an ultramarathon runner balancing providing for her family with training for and competing in some of India's most grueling races. She also runs up against critics in her community who do not understand her passion or think women should participate in sports.

Driving offers women - especially in low-income countries - a pathway to flexible and independent work. But women currently represent just 17% of the global transport workforce, with many still concentrated in administrative roles. Despite this, the road ahead is full of potential.

Prehistoric inhabitants of Europe had dark complexions. Skin tones only started growing lighter around 5,000 years ago. Plus: a large Celtic structure is unearthed and a new ESA space telescope is ramping up for launch.

From the runways of Accra Fashion Week, with this special episode KMJ from Ghana explores for Afrimaxx how Africans are challenging stereotypes and redefining inclusion through fashion, art, dance and entrepreneurship.

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

What happens when you drink and drive? Our reporter gets behind the wheel of a driving simulator to find out. Plus: Carl Benz, his wife Bertha and the Patent Motor Car, and how cycling helps a Sudanese refugee in Cairo.

Social media promises connection, yet young people are feeling more lonely than ever. We investigate digital isolation to creative solutions to the housing crisis in the UK.

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

Colors make our homes more beautiful. They make our clothes more stylish. And colors are indispensable for art. But what looks beautiful can also be toxic: Many colors contain substances like mercury, lead, or chromium.

As Delhi's heatwaves intensify, some workers are using heatwave insurance that pays out in extreme heat. Plus: The young farmer who saved a river, his village, and more, by planting trees.

What does the tongue do? How do we keep teeth and gums healthy? And are tools like interdental brushes and aligners really useful?

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

Social media promises connection, yet young people are feeling more lonely than ever. We investigate digital isolation to creative solutions to the housing crisis in the UK.

Colors make our homes more beautiful. They make our clothes more stylish. And colors are indispensable for art. But what looks beautiful can also be toxic: Many colors contain substances like mercury, lead, or chromium.

Prehistoric inhabitants of Europe had dark complexions. Skin tones only started growing lighter around 5,000 years ago. Plus: a large Celtic structure is unearthed and a new ESA space telescope is ramping up for launch.

Like many women in rural northern India, Tenzin Dolma was married and became a mother at an early age. Unlike many of her peers, Tenzin is an ultramarathon runner balancing providing for her family with training for and competing in some of India's most grueling races. She also runs up against critics in her community who do not understand her passion or think women should participate in sports.

From high-tech scans to citizen science, Kenya is scrambling to plug a shortfall in the capital's water supplies. Plus: The African city that has beaten drought for decades with trailblazing solutions.

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

As the war on Ukraine rages on, drone technology is advancing rapidly — and fundamentally changing the battlefield. What happens when machines gain power over life and death?

Colors make our homes more beautiful. They make our clothes more stylish. And colors are indispensable for art. But what looks beautiful can also be toxic: Many colors contain substances like mercury, lead, or chromium.

Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

No other sector in Germany employs as few women as the construction industry. The few female construction workers face many challenges—including sexism. This report follows four of them.

Like many women in rural northern India, Tenzin Dolma was married and became a mother at an early age. Unlike many of her peers, Tenzin is an ultramarathon runner balancing providing for her family with training for and competing in some of India's most grueling races. She also runs up against critics in her community who do not understand her passion or think women should participate in sports.

For almost forty years, it divided Germany, separating East and West. The day the Wall came down, on November 9, 1989, was a day of joy and happiness for the vast majority of people who lived in its vicinity.

From high-tech scans to citizen science, Kenya is scrambling to plug a shortfall in the capital's water supplies. Plus: The African city that has beaten drought for decades with trailblazing solutions.

The Dip is a weekly business and economics podcast from Deutsche Welle that connects the dots on global money, power, and geopolitical consequences. Hosted by DW, the show delves into major issues like Europe's digital sovereignty, critical supply chains, and the shift in the continent's industrial and defense sectors.

As the war on Ukraine rages on, drone technology is advancing rapidly — and fundamentally changing the battlefield. What happens when machines gain power over life and death?

As Europe's rail giants scrapped their sleeper cars, one tiny country went all‑in. Austria's ÖBB has built the continent's largest night train network, carrying millions across borders while everyone else hit the brakes. Here's how Austria quietly conquered the night.

No other sector in Germany employs as few women as the construction industry. The few female construction workers face many challenges—including sexism. This report follows four of them.

Social media promises connection, yet young people are feeling more lonely than ever. We investigate digital isolation to creative solutions to the housing crisis in the UK.

Colors make our homes more beautiful. They make our clothes more stylish. And colors are indispensable for art. But what looks beautiful can also be toxic: Many colors contain substances like mercury, lead, or chromium.

As Europe's rail giants scrapped their sleeper cars, one tiny country went all‑in. Austria's ÖBB has built the continent's largest night train network, carrying millions across borders while everyone else hit the brakes. Here's how Austria quietly conquered the night.

The Dip is a weekly business and economics podcast from Deutsche Welle that connects the dots on global money, power, and geopolitical consequences. Hosted by DW, the show delves into major issues like Europe's digital sovereignty, critical supply chains, and the shift in the continent's industrial and defense sectors.

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.

As Europe's rail giants scrapped their sleeper cars, one tiny country went all‑in. Austria's ÖBB has built the continent's largest night train network, carrying millions across borders while everyone else hit the brakes. Here's how Austria quietly conquered the night.

No other sector in Germany employs as few women as the construction industry. The few female construction workers face many challenges—including sexism. This report follows four of them.

The Dip is a weekly business and economics podcast from Deutsche Welle that connects the dots on global money, power, and geopolitical consequences. Hosted by DW, the show delves into major issues like Europe's digital sovereignty, critical supply chains, and the shift in the continent's industrial and defense sectors.

As Europe's rail giants scrapped their sleeper cars, one tiny country went all‑in. Austria's ÖBB has built the continent's largest night train network, carrying millions across borders while everyone else hit the brakes. Here's how Austria quietly conquered the night.

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 high-tech scans to citizen science, Kenya is scrambling to plug a shortfall in the capital's water supplies. Plus: The African city that has beaten drought for decades with trailblazing solutions.

The film SHE exposes the exploitative working conditions at an electronics factory in Vietnam. Almost 80,000 people work there, mostly women. The film offers a glimpse into this otherwise hidden world of work.

What happens when you drink and drive? Our reporter gets behind the wheel of a driving simulator to find out. Plus: Carl Benz, his wife Bertha and the Patent Motor Car, and how cycling helps a Sudanese refugee in Cairo.

As Europe's rail giants scrapped their sleeper cars, one tiny country went all‑in. Austria's ÖBB has built the continent's largest night train network, carrying millions across borders while everyone else hit the brakes. Here's how Austria quietly conquered the night.

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.

The film SHE exposes the exploitative working conditions at an electronics factory in Vietnam. Almost 80,000 people work there, mostly women. The film offers a glimpse into this otherwise hidden world of work.

The Dip is a weekly business and economics podcast from Deutsche Welle that connects the dots on global money, power, and geopolitical consequences. Hosted by DW, the show delves into major issues like Europe's digital sovereignty, critical supply chains, and the shift in the continent's industrial and defense sectors.

As Europe's rail giants scrapped their sleeper cars, one tiny country went all‑in. Austria's ÖBB has built the continent's largest night train network, carrying millions across borders while everyone else hit the brakes. Here's how Austria quietly conquered the night.

No other sector in Germany employs as few women as the construction industry. The few female construction workers face many challenges—including sexism. This report follows four of them.

Social media promises connection, yet young people are feeling more lonely than ever. We investigate digital isolation to creative solutions to the housing crisis in the UK.

From high-tech scans to citizen science, Kenya is scrambling to plug a shortfall in the capital's water supplies. Plus: The African city that has beaten drought for decades with trailblazing solutions.

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.

The film SHE exposes the exploitative working conditions at an electronics factory in Vietnam. Almost 80,000 people work there, mostly women. The film offers a glimpse into this otherwise hidden world of work.

Prehistoric inhabitants of Europe had dark complexions. Skin tones only started growing lighter around 5,000 years ago. Plus: a large Celtic structure is unearthed and a new ESA space telescope is ramping up for launch.

What does the tongue do? How do we keep teeth and gums healthy? And are tools like interdental brushes and aligners really useful?

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.

Climate extremes ranging from flooding to destructive heat waves are destroying farmland in Pakistan, threatening long-term food shortages. But climate-smart agriculture can help adapt to these changes.

As Delhi's heatwaves intensify, some workers are using heatwave insurance that pays out in extreme heat. Plus: The young farmer who saved a river, his village, and more, by planting trees.

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.

The Dip is a weekly business and economics podcast from Deutsche Welle that connects the dots on global money, power, and geopolitical consequences. Hosted by DW, the show delves into major issues like Europe's digital sovereignty, critical supply chains, and the shift in the continent's industrial and defense sectors.

Social media promises connection, yet young people are feeling more lonely than ever. We investigate digital isolation to creative solutions to the housing crisis in the UK.

Climate extremes ranging from flooding to destructive heat waves are destroying farmland in Pakistan, threatening long-term food shortages. But climate-smart agriculture can help adapt to these changes.

What happens when you drink and drive? Our reporter gets behind the wheel of a driving simulator to find out. Plus: Carl Benz, his wife Bertha and the Patent Motor Car, and how cycling helps a Sudanese refugee in Cairo.

From high-tech scans to citizen science, Kenya is scrambling to plug a shortfall in the capital's water supplies. Plus: The African city that has beaten drought for decades with trailblazing solutions.

Climate extremes ranging from flooding to destructive heat waves are destroying farmland in Pakistan, threatening long-term food shortages. But climate-smart agriculture can help adapt to these changes.

Prehistoric inhabitants of Europe had dark complexions. Skin tones only started growing lighter around 5,000 years ago. Plus: a large Celtic structure is unearthed and a new ESA space telescope is ramping up for launch.

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.

Climate extremes ranging from flooding to destructive heat waves are destroying farmland in Pakistan, threatening long-term food shortages. But climate-smart agriculture can help adapt to these changes.

Social media promises connection, yet young people are feeling more lonely than ever. We investigate digital isolation to creative solutions to the housing crisis in the UK.

The picturesque Bavarian Alps, beloved by mountaineers and hiking enthusiasts. But overconfidence or sudden weather changes can create emergencies. Then, mountain rescuers are the last hope.

Social media promises connection, yet young people are feeling more lonely than ever. We investigate digital isolation to creative solutions to the housing crisis in the UK.

Climate extremes ranging from flooding to destructive heat waves are destroying farmland in Pakistan, threatening long-term food shortages. But climate-smart agriculture can help adapt to these changes.

From high-tech scans to citizen science, Kenya is scrambling to plug a shortfall in the capital's water supplies. Plus: The African city that has beaten drought for decades with trailblazing solutions.

The picturesque Bavarian Alps, beloved by mountaineers and hiking enthusiasts. But overconfidence or sudden weather changes can create emergencies. Then, mountain rescuers are the last hope.

Climate extremes ranging from flooding to destructive heat waves are destroying farmland in Pakistan, threatening long-term food shortages. But climate-smart agriculture can help adapt to these changes.

What does the tongue do? How do we keep teeth and gums healthy? And are tools like interdental brushes and aligners really useful?

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.

As Delhi's heatwaves intensify, some workers are using heatwave insurance that pays out in extreme heat. Plus: The young farmer who saved a river, his village, and more, by planting trees.

The film SHE exposes the exploitative working conditions at an electronics factory in Vietnam. Almost 80,000 people work there, mostly women. The film offers a glimpse into this otherwise hidden world of work.

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.

Colors make our homes more beautiful. They make our clothes more stylish. And colors are indispensable for art. But what looks beautiful can also be toxic: Many colors contain substances like mercury, lead, or chromium.

No other sector in Germany employs as few women as the construction industry. The few female construction workers face many challenges—including sexism. This report follows four of them.

What happens when the world sees you as "warm", but not competent? In this episode, Prof. Dr. Bertolt Meyer reveals the psychology behind disability stereotypes, how a €110,000 bionic arm changed the way strangers treated him, and how he uses SynLimb, a device that lets him control music with his body.

From high-tech scans to citizen science, Kenya is scrambling to plug a shortfall in the capital's water supplies. Plus: The African city that has beaten drought for decades with trailblazing solutions.

The film SHE exposes the exploitative working conditions at an electronics factory in Vietnam. Almost 80,000 people work there, mostly women. The film offers a glimpse into this otherwise hidden world of work.