2026-08-25 00:00 DW News 00:02 DW News Focus 00:15 DocFilm 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? 01:00 DW News 01:02 The Day 01:30 The Dip 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. 02:00 DW News 02:02 DW News Focus 02:15 Planet A Building economies on oil and coal is so 200 years ago. Today, the cheapest way to power a society, is green, clean, renewable electricity. And without the fossil fuel detour taken by the West, some of the poorest countries in the world are best placed to build better from the start. 02:30 Close up 03:00 DW News 03:02 The Day 03:30 Eco Africa 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. 04:00 DW News 04:03 DocFilm From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go? 05:00 DW News 05:02 The Day 05:30 REV 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. 06:00 DW News 06:02 DW News Focus 06:15 Planet A Building economies on oil and coal is so 200 years ago. Today, the cheapest way to power a society, is green, clean, renewable electricity. And without the fossil fuel detour taken by the West, some of the poorest countries in the world are best placed to build better from the start. 06:30 Close up 07:00 DW News 07:03 DocFilm From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go? 08:00 DW News 08:02 The Day 08:30 The Dip 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. 09:00 DW News 09:02 DW News Focus 09:15 Planet A Building economies on oil and coal is so 200 years ago. Today, the cheapest way to power a society, is green, clean, renewable electricity. And without the fossil fuel detour taken by the West, some of the poorest countries in the world are best placed to build better from the start. 09:30 Arts Unveiled Vietnam: a proxy war between the United States and the Soviet Union left millions dead, and the country devastated. It became a communist state, and its wartime legacy still shapes Vietnam today. 10:00 DW News 10:02 DW News Focus 10:15 DocFilm 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. 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Also: Finland's XXL nuclear plant, Germany's mega battery, and Africa's hydrogen revolution. 14:30 In Good Shape 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. 15:00 DW News 15:02 DW News Focus 15:15 Close up 15:45 Shift A Polish priest streams on TikTok, a robot shares Buddist teachings in Japan, and AI chatbots offer spiritual guidance. As faith goes digital, questions about trust, authenticity and influence are growing. 16:00 DW News 16:02 DW News Focus 16:15 Asia 2050 Villagers in northern Pakistan, part of a region called the "Third Pole," are fighting for their future as melting glaciers increase risks of devastating floods. 16:30 Eco India 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? 17:00 DW News 17:02 DW News Focus 17:15 Close up 17:45 Reporter 18:00 DW News 18:30 The Dip 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. 19:00 DW News 19:30 Global Us With short haul flights booming and night trains disappearing, a Berlin start up has designed mini cabins to help sleepers become more affordable. Plus: how abandoned fish farms are polluting the seas. 20:00 DW News 20:15 Asia 2050 Villagers in northern Pakistan, part of a region called the "Third Pole," are fighting for their future as melting glaciers increase risks of devastating floods. 20:30 REV 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. 21:00 DW News 21:30 Eco Africa 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. 22:00 DW News 22:02 DW News Focus 22:15 Asia 2050 Villagers in northern Pakistan, part of a region called the "Third Pole," are fighting for their future as melting glaciers increase risks of devastating floods. 22:30 Tomorrow Today Nuclear fusion is nearing a breakthrough that could redefine the future of clean energy. Also: Finland's XXL nuclear plant, Germany's mega battery, and Africa's hydrogen revolution. 23:00 DW News 23:30 The Day
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Plus: how abandoned fish farms are polluting the seas. 03:00 DW News 03:02 The Day 03:30 Made in Germany 04:00 DW News 04:02 DW News Focus 04:15 DocFilm The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really? 05:00 DW News 05:02 The Day 05:30 Global Us With short haul flights booming and night trains disappearing, a Berlin start up has designed mini cabins to help sleepers become more affordable. Plus: how abandoned fish farms are polluting the seas. 06:00 DW News 06:02 DW News Focus 06:15 Asia 2050 Villagers in northern Pakistan, part of a region called the "Third Pole," are fighting for their future as melting glaciers increase risks of devastating floods. 06:30 Eco Africa 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. 07:00 DW News 07:02 DW News Focus 07:15 DocFilm The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really? 08:00 DW News 08:02 The Day 08:30 Made in Germany 09:00 DW News 09:02 DW News Focus 09:15 Asia 2050 Villagers in northern Pakistan, part of a region called the "Third Pole," are fighting for their future as melting glaciers increase risks of devastating floods. 09:30 In Good Shape 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. 10:00 DW News 10:02 DW News Focus 10:15 Close up 10:45 Shift A Polish priest streams on TikTok, a robot shares Buddist teachings in Japan, and AI chatbots offer spiritual guidance. 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As faith goes digital, questions about trust, authenticity and influence are growing. 14:00 DW News 14:02 DocFilm 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. 14:30 Made in Germany 15:00 DW News 15:02 DW News Focus 15:15 DocFilm 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? 16:00 DW News 16:02 DW News Focus 16:15 Mapped Out Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises. 16:30 Eco Africa 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. 17:00 DW News 17:03 DocFilm From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go? 18:00 DW News 18:30 Eco India 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? 19:00 DW News 19:30 Made in Germany 20:00 DW News 20:15 Mapped Out Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises. 20:30 Close up 21:00 DW News 21:30 DocFilm 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. 22:00 DW News 22:02 DW News Focus 22:15 Mapped Out Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises. 22:30 The 77 Percent This week on The 77 Percent, we dive into the realities of modern relationships across Africa. We explore a question many young people face: should you marry for love before achieving financial stability, or wait until you're more secure? 23:00 DW News 23:30 The Day
2026-08-27 00:00 DW News 00:03 DocFilm From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go? 01:00 DW News 01:02 The Day 01:30 Made in Germany 02:00 DW News 02:02 DW News Focus 02:15 Mapped Out Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises. 02:30 Focus on Europe 03:00 DW News 03:02 The Day 03:30 Arts Unveiled Vietnam: a proxy war between the United States and the Soviet Union left millions dead, and the country devastated. It became a communist state, and its wartime legacy still shapes Vietnam today. 04:00 DW News 04:02 DW News Focus 04:15 DocFilm 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. 05:00 DW News 05:02 The Day 05:30 Made in Germany 06:00 DW News 06:02 DW News Focus 06:15 Mapped Out Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises. 06:30 Eco India 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? 07:00 DW News 07:02 DW News Focus 07:15 DocFilm 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. 08:00 DW News 08:02 The Day 08:30 Focus on Europe 09:00 DW News 09:02 DW News Focus 09:15 Mapped Out Malians welcomed Russia with open arms - as it promised Malians security - and presented itself as a no strings attached alternative to a UN mission and former colonial power France. But five years in, jihadists and insurgents are gaining ground. At first glance, it seems that Russia has failed to make good on its promises. 09:30 DocFilm 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. 10:00 DW News 10:03 DocFilm From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go? 11:00 DW News 11:02 Made in Germany 11:30 Focus on Europe 12:00 DW News 12:02 DW News Focus 12:15 DocFilm The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really? 13:00 DW News 13:02 DW News Focus 13:15 DocFilm 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. 14:00 DW News 14:02 DW News Focus 14:15 Sports Life A Chilean surfer who survived neuroblastoma as a child faces new health setbacks as she competes at a major tournament. After months out of the water and ongoing medical checks, she returns to competition, navigating difficult waves, injuries and pressure - while fighting for a place on the podium. 14:30 Focus on Europe 15:00 DW News 15:03 DocFilm From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go? 16:00 DW News 16:02 DW News Focus 16:15 Arts Unveiled Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity 16:30 REV 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. 17:00 DW News 17:02 DW News Focus 17:15 DocFilm The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really? 18:00 DW News 18:30 In Good Shape 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. 19:00 DW News 19:30 Focus on Europe 20:00 DW News 20:15 Arts Unveiled Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity 20:30 DW News 21:00 DW News 21:30 Global Us With short haul flights booming and night trains disappearing, a Berlin start up has designed mini cabins to help sleepers become more affordable. Plus: how abandoned fish farms are polluting the seas. 22:00 DW News 22:02 DW News Focus 22:15 Arts Unveiled Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity 22:30 DocFilm 2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems. 23:00 DW News 23:30 The Day
2026-08-28 00:00 DW News 00:02 DW News Focus 00:15 DocFilm The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really? 01:00 DW News 01:02 The Day 01:30 DocFilm 2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems. 02:00 DW News 02:02 DW News Focus 02:15 Arts Unveiled Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity 02:30 Best of DW Podcasts 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. 03:00 DW News 03:02 The Day 03:30 DocFilm 2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems. 04:00 DW News 04:02 DW News Focus 04:15 DocFilm Before the Taliban's return, a brief hope was ignited. Could Afghanistan become a more just country? A group of Afghan women sat at the negotiating table. But after the Taliban took power in 2021, those dreams were dashed. 05:00 DW News 05:02 The Day 05:30 Focus on Europe 06:00 DW News 06:02 DW News Focus 06:15 Arts Unveiled Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity 06:30 Made in Germany 07:00 DW News 07:02 DW News Focus 07:15 DocFilm Before the Taliban's return, a brief hope was ignited. Could Afghanistan become a more just country? A group of Afghan women sat at the negotiating table. But after the Taliban took power in 2021, those dreams were dashed. 08:00 DW News 08:02 The Day 08:30 DW News 09:00 DW News 09:02 DW News Focus 09:15 Arts Unveiled Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity 09:30 Best of DW Podcasts 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. 10:00 DW News 10:02 DW News Focus 10:15 DocFilm The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really? 11:00 DW News 11:02 DocFilm 2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems. 11:30 DW News 12:00 DW News 12:02 DW News Focus 12:15 DocFilm 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. 13:00 DW News 13:02 DW News Focus 13:15 DocFilm Before the Taliban's return, a brief hope was ignited. Could Afghanistan become a more just country? A group of Afghan women sat at the negotiating table. But after the Taliban took power in 2021, those dreams were dashed. 14:00 DW News 14:02 DocFilm 2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems. 14:30 Best of DW Podcasts 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. 15:00 DW News 15:02 DW News Focus 15:15 DocFilm The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable — truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really? 16:00 DW News 16:02 DW News Focus 16:15 Travel Hear "Ibiza" and you think of nightlife, world-class DJs and never-ending parties. Now, the Spanish island's tourism board hopes to start attracting families. We meet members of Ibiza's club scene and people who've known it since its iconic hippie days to find out what they make of the plan. Could it work without Ibiza losing what made it famous? 16:30 In Good Shape Where does knee pain come from? Can hip dysplasia be treated? Which exercises are gentle on the joints? Our special edition on joint pain and prevention. 17:00 DW News 17:02 DW News Focus 17:15 DocFilm 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. 18:00 DW News