Deutsche Welle (English)

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.

The Netherlands' Utrecht beat Copenhagen at its own game - becoming a biking and mobility paradise. Plus: the Vietnamese woman supporting her family as an e-hailing driver.

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.

For over three years, Sudan has been caught up in a devastating civil war. Both the Sudanese Armed Forces and their opponents, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have been accused of committing war crimes in their struggle for power.

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.

Too natural for school? Too bold for the office? Too "unprofessional” for a job interview? For many young South Africans, hair is still tangled up with race, class, beauty, identity and belonging. In this 77 Street Debate, young people take over the conversation.

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 Netherlands' Utrecht beat Copenhagen at its own game - becoming a biking and mobility paradise. Plus: the Vietnamese woman supporting her family as an e-hailing driver.

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.

The murder of four foreign farm workers has shocked Italy. But violence and exploitation aren't new. +++ Tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted the military.

How the far-right party, the AfD, wants to bring German culture into line. Human trafficking and exploitation — reports by Indian photojournalist Smita Sharma. And: how activists are fighting neo-Nazi symbols online.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

The Netherlands' Utrecht beat Copenhagen at its own game - becoming a biking and mobility paradise. Plus: the Vietnamese woman supporting her family as an e-hailing driver.

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.

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.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

The murder of four foreign farm workers has shocked Italy. But violence and exploitation aren't new. +++ Tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted the military.

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.

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.

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 Netherlands' Utrecht beat Copenhagen at its own game - becoming a biking and mobility paradise. Plus: the Vietnamese woman supporting her family as an e-hailing driver.

The murder of four foreign farm workers has shocked Italy. But violence and exploitation aren't new. +++ Tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted the military.

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.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

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.

The murder of four foreign farm workers has shocked Italy. But violence and exploitation aren't new. +++ Tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted the military.

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 car industry isn't facing one crisis — it's facing several at once. And this upheaval could completely change what a car is. From China's EV rise and software-defined vehicles to batteries, AI and shifting global supply chains, REV investigates who could win the next automotive age — and whether crisis can reinvent the car once again.

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.

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.

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

The murder of four foreign farm workers has shocked Italy. But violence and exploitation aren't new. +++ Tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted the military.

The car industry isn't facing one crisis — it's facing several at once. And this upheaval could completely change what a car is. From China's EV rise and software-defined vehicles to batteries, AI and shifting global supply chains, REV investigates who could win the next automotive age — and whether crisis can reinvent the car once again.

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 car industry isn't facing one crisis — it's facing several at once. And this upheaval could completely change what a car is. From China's EV rise and software-defined vehicles to batteries, AI and shifting global supply chains, REV investigates who could win the next automotive age — and whether crisis can reinvent the car once again.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

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.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

The car industry isn't facing one crisis — it's facing several at once. And this upheaval could completely change what a car is. From China's EV rise and software-defined vehicles to batteries, AI and shifting global supply chains, REV investigates who could win the next automotive age — and whether crisis can reinvent the car once again.

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.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

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?

The murder of four foreign farm workers has shocked Italy. But violence and exploitation aren't new. +++ Tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted the military.

The car industry isn't facing one crisis — it's facing several at once. And this upheaval could completely change what a car is. From China's EV rise and software-defined vehicles to batteries, AI and shifting global supply chains, REV investigates who could win the next automotive age — and whether crisis can reinvent the car once again.

The Netherlands' Utrecht beat Copenhagen at its own game - becoming a biking and mobility paradise. Plus: the Vietnamese woman supporting her family as an e-hailing driver.

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?

The car industry isn't facing one crisis — it's facing several at once. And this upheaval could completely change what a car is. From China's EV rise and software-defined vehicles to batteries, AI and shifting global supply chains, REV investigates who could win the next automotive age — and whether crisis can reinvent the car once again.

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 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.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

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?

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

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 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.

Welcome to Oxford, where historic colleges, world-famous libraries, and academic traditions fill every corner. With Oxford student Eloise White as our guide, we explore campus, visiting Christ Church College and the remarkable Bodleian Library. We'll also learn about what might be the most important place in an Oxford student's academic journey.

Sugar and fat consumption may alter the brain's reward system and drive cravings for more. Plus: the truth about collagen supplements and why magnesium may not be the answer to muscle cramps.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

India's Gen Z has shown online outrage can become impactful action. How can young climate activists also effect change? Plus: Do Ladakh's ghost villages have a future?

Welcome to Oxford, where historic colleges, world-famous libraries, and academic traditions fill every corner. With Oxford student Eloise White as our guide, we explore campus, visiting Christ Church College and the remarkable Bodleian Library. We'll also learn about what might be the most important place in an Oxford student's academic journey.

How are African creatives turning tradition into opportunity? From world-famous art and Nigerian textiles to dance, fashion and photography, Afrimaxx meets innovators shaping the future.

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.

Welcome to Oxford, where historic colleges, world-famous libraries, and academic traditions fill every corner. With Oxford student Eloise White as our guide, we explore campus, visiting Christ Church College and the remarkable Bodleian Library. We'll also learn about what might be the most important place in an Oxford student's academic journey.

From Nigeria to Kenya and Ethiopia, solar promises a brighter future. But the boom also poses surprising challenges. Plus: The case of Burundi's vanishing lakes.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

India's Gen Z has shown online outrage can become impactful action. How can young climate activists also effect change? Plus: Do Ladakh's ghost villages have a future?

Welcome to Oxford, where historic colleges, world-famous libraries, and academic traditions fill every corner. With Oxford student Eloise White as our guide, we explore campus, visiting Christ Church College and the remarkable Bodleian Library. We'll also learn about what might be the most important place in an Oxford student's academic journey.

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

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 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.

Welcome to Oxford, where historic colleges, world-famous libraries, and academic traditions fill every corner. With Oxford student Eloise White as our guide, we explore campus, visiting Christ Church College and the remarkable Bodleian Library. We'll also learn about what might be the most important place in an Oxford student's academic journey.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

Welcome to Oxford, where historic colleges, world-famous libraries, and academic traditions fill every corner. With Oxford student Eloise White as our guide, we explore campus, visiting Christ Church College and the remarkable Bodleian Library. We'll also learn about what might be the most important place in an Oxford student's academic journey.

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

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.

Sugar and fat consumption may alter the brain's reward system and drive cravings for more. Plus: the truth about collagen supplements and why magnesium may not be the answer to muscle cramps.

A Cambodian farm restaurant offering youth a second chance. Young dancers in Aceh expressing freedom through movement. A Filipina rapper turning pain into power. These are stories of resilience, creativity, and rewriting your destiny.

Over the past 10 years, climate change has displaced an average of 70,000 people, every day. This, according to figures from the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR. Poorer countries are particularly hard hit.

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.

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?

A Cambodian farm restaurant offering youth a second chance. Young dancers in Aceh expressing freedom through movement. A Filipina rapper turning pain into power. These are stories of resilience, creativity, and rewriting your destiny.

The car industry isn't facing one crisis — it's facing several at once. And this upheaval could completely change what a car is. From China's EV rise and software-defined vehicles to batteries, AI and shifting global supply chains, REV investigates who could win the next automotive age — and whether crisis can reinvent the car once again.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

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.

How are African creatives turning tradition into opportunity? From world-famous art and Nigerian textiles to dance, fashion and photography, Afrimaxx meets innovators shaping the future.

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.

Over the past 10 years, climate change has displaced an average of 70,000 people, every day. This, according to figures from the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR. Poorer countries are particularly hard hit.

More and more men are dreaming of a career as a top model. But the competition is fierce. At places like the Hamburg Model Academy, which offers a sort of crash course for aspiring models, men learn the basics.

Sugar and fat consumption may alter the brain's reward system and drive cravings for more. Plus: the truth about collagen supplements and why magnesium may not be the answer to muscle cramps.

A Cambodian farm restaurant offering youth a second chance. Young dancers in Aceh expressing freedom through movement. A Filipina rapper turning pain into power. These are stories of resilience, creativity, and rewriting your destiny.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

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.

More and more men are dreaming of a career as a top model. But the competition is fierce. At places like the Hamburg Model Academy, which offers a sort of crash course for aspiring models, men learn the basics.

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

Over the past 10 years, climate change has displaced an average of 70,000 people, every day. This, according to figures from the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR. Poorer countries are particularly hard hit.

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.

A Cambodian farm restaurant offering youth a second chance. Young dancers in Aceh expressing freedom through movement. A Filipina rapper turning pain into power. These are stories of resilience, creativity, and rewriting your destiny.

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.

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.

India's Gen Z has shown online outrage can become impactful action. How can young climate activists also effect change? Plus: Do Ladakh's ghost villages have a future?

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

More and more men are dreaming of a career as a top model. But the competition is fierce. At places like the Hamburg Model Academy, which offers a sort of crash course for aspiring models, men learn the basics.

A Cambodian farm restaurant offering youth a second chance. Young dancers in Aceh expressing freedom through movement. A Filipina rapper turning pain into power. These are stories of resilience, creativity, and rewriting your destiny.

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.

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.

Welcome to Oxford, where historic colleges, world-famous libraries, and academic traditions fill every corner. With Oxford student Eloise White as our guide, we explore campus, visiting Christ Church College and the remarkable Bodleian Library. We'll also learn about what might be the most important place in an Oxford student's academic journey.