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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.

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.