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Some of the world's deadliest drugs once began as "safe” medicine. From ancient opium to heroin, OxyContin and fentanyl, this video traces how miracle cures became global crises.

Cold therapy, knee distraction or cartilage transplantation from the nose to the knee: what really helps with knee pain? New procedures are bringing fresh hope to people with osteoarthritis and joint degeneration.

Lars used to be a police officer. Together with his wife Sandy and their young son, he moved from Germany to a remote Scottish island in the Atlantic.

Some of the world's deadliest drugs once began as "safe” medicine. From ancient opium to heroin, OxyContin and fentanyl, this video traces how miracle cures became global crises.

In Kenya, corruption scandals and a failing health system leave families stranded. When hospitals and governments vanish, citizens turn to TikTok and civil society for help to build roads, equip schools or anything else. The story of Kaluma Boy caring for his sick father exposes a dysfunctional state and the power of online solidarity.

A state-of-the-art fishing trawler from Cuxhaven sets sail from Tromsø to hunt for cod. The crew faces six weeks at sea, during which the men must work hard, in shifts around the clock.

Some of the world's deadliest drugs once began as "safe” medicine. From ancient opium to heroin, OxyContin and fentanyl, this video traces how miracle cures became global crises.

In Spain, bearded vultures are assisting archaeologists. +++ In Switzerland, the threat of rock avalanches could lead to entire villages being abandoned — but the issue remains a taboo topic.

Punk turns 50! Is it still alive? How did the opioid crisis begin in the U.S.? And who remembers the good old days of TV, when it was young, experimental — and even had Joseph Beuys punching himself on screen?

On September 11th, 2001, four hijacked airplanes struck the heart of America. At 8:46 am, New York time, the first airplane crashed into the World Trade Centre -- an attack whose global consequences still reverberate to this day.

Some of the world's deadliest drugs once began as "safe” medicine. From ancient opium to heroin, OxyContin and fentanyl, this video traces how miracle cures became global crises.

Many Indians used to get electronic goods fixed, but now many products cannot be mended. Some Indians want the right to repair. Plus how a community scheme in a wildlife reserve in Nilgiris is taking on tourist trash.

On September 11th, 2001, four hijacked airplanes struck the heart of America. At 8:46 am, New York time, the first airplane crashed into the World Trade Centre -- an attack whose global consequences still reverberate to this day.

In Spain, bearded vultures are assisting archaeologists. +++ In Switzerland, the threat of rock avalanches could lead to entire villages being abandoned — but the issue remains a taboo topic.

Some of the world's deadliest drugs once began as "safe” medicine. From ancient opium to heroin, OxyContin and fentanyl, this video traces how miracle cures became global crises.

Lars used to be a police officer. Together with his wife Sandy and their young son, he moved from Germany to a remote Scottish island in the Atlantic.

A state-of-the-art fishing trawler from Cuxhaven sets sail from Tromsø to hunt for cod. The crew faces six weeks at sea, during which the men must work hard, in shifts around the clock.

In Spain, bearded vultures are assisting archaeologists. +++ In Switzerland, the threat of rock avalanches could lead to entire villages being abandoned — but the issue remains a taboo topic.

"Inside the AfD" looks behind the respectable facade of the Alternative for Germany political party. Insiders reveal the tough tactics used by the right-wing populists to combat criticism.

On September 11th, 2001, four hijacked airplanes struck the heart of America. At 8:46 am, New York time, the first airplane crashed into the World Trade Centre -- an attack whose global consequences still reverberate to this day.

Juana Hernández keeps Mexico City moving. A street cleaner by day, she turns every shift into training for a 100km ultramarathon, proving resilience, grit and self-belief can overcome any obstacle.

In Spain, bearded vultures are assisting archaeologists. +++ In Switzerland, the threat of rock avalanches could lead to entire villages being abandoned — but the issue remains a taboo topic.

A state-of-the-art fishing trawler from Cuxhaven sets sail from Tromsø to hunt for cod. The crew faces six weeks at sea, during which the men must work hard, in shifts around the clock.

Al-Qaeda's founder is long dead, but jihadist networks now stretch from Kabul to Lagos. Afghanistan fell back to the Taliban, and Iraq's and Syria's ISIS camps just emptied into chaos. DW traces 25 years of the War on Terror with an expert asking: "Did the world get safer — or did the threat just move?

From classic British roadsters to electric cars for Europe: journalists, designers and enthusiasts explain how the SAIC takeover reinvented a classic sportscar company through cross cultural cooperation.

"Inside the AfD" looks behind the respectable facade of the Alternative for Germany political party. Insiders reveal the tough tactics used by the right-wing populists to combat criticism.

Allergies and autoimmune diseases: how the body and mind suffer - and what really helps. Patients, experts and tips on In Good Shape.

In Spain, bearded vultures are assisting archaeologists. +++ In Switzerland, the threat of rock avalanches could lead to entire villages being abandoned — but the issue remains a taboo topic.

Al-Qaeda's founder is long dead, but jihadist networks now stretch from Kabul to Lagos. Afghanistan fell back to the Taliban, and Iraq's and Syria's ISIS camps just emptied into chaos. DW traces 25 years of the War on Terror with an expert asking: "Did the world get safer — or did the threat just move?

After years of war, Syria plans to revive its railways. Extreme heat challenges Taiwan, while monster bikes connect remote villages in Cameroon.

Al-Qaeda's founder is long dead, but jihadist networks now stretch from Kabul to Lagos. Afghanistan fell back to the Taliban, and Iraq's and Syria's ISIS camps just emptied into chaos. DW traces 25 years of the War on Terror with an expert asking: "Did the world get safer — or did the threat just move?

"Inside the AfD" looks behind the respectable facade of the Alternative for Germany political party. Insiders reveal the tough tactics used by the right-wing populists to combat criticism.

Al-Qaeda's founder is long dead, but jihadist networks now stretch from Kabul to Lagos. Afghanistan fell back to the Taliban, and Iraq's and Syria's ISIS camps just emptied into chaos. DW traces 25 years of the War on Terror with an expert asking: "Did the world get safer — or did the threat just move?

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.

Six Palestinian comedians go on tour in Israel and the Palestinian territories. What begins as a stand-up comedy show evolves, in the face of terror and war, into a plea for humanity.

In Spain, bearded vultures are assisting archaeologists. +++ In Switzerland, the threat of rock avalanches could lead to entire villages being abandoned — but the issue remains a taboo topic.

Al-Qaeda's founder is long dead, but jihadist networks now stretch from Kabul to Lagos. Afghanistan fell back to the Taliban, and Iraq's and Syria's ISIS camps just emptied into chaos. DW traces 25 years of the War on Terror with an expert asking: "Did the world get safer — or did the threat just move?

Six Palestinian comedians go on tour in Israel and the Palestinian territories. What begins as a stand-up comedy show evolves, in the face of terror and war, into a plea for humanity.

Al-Qaeda's founder is long dead, but jihadist networks now stretch from Kabul to Lagos. Afghanistan fell back to the Taliban, and Iraq's and Syria's ISIS camps just emptied into chaos. DW traces 25 years of the War on Terror with an expert asking: "Did the world get safer — or did the threat just move?

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.

"Inside the AfD" looks behind the respectable facade of the Alternative for Germany political party. Insiders reveal the tough tactics used by the right-wing populists to combat criticism.

On September 11th, 2001, four hijacked airplanes struck the heart of America. At 8:46 am, New York time, the first airplane crashed into the World Trade Centre -- an attack whose global consequences still reverberate to this day.

Six Palestinian comedians go on tour in Israel and the Palestinian territories. What begins as a stand-up comedy show evolves, in the face of terror and war, into a plea for humanity.

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.

"Inside the AfD" looks behind the respectable facade of the Alternative for Germany political party. Insiders reveal the tough tactics used by the right-wing populists to combat criticism.

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?

Track your sleep, optimize your diet, boost your performance. Millions are chasing a better, healthier life. But when does self-improvement become an obsession? We put today's biggest trends to the test.

On September 11th, 2001, four hijacked airplanes struck the heart of America. At 8:46 am, New York time, the first airplane crashed into the World Trade Centre -- an attack whose global consequences still reverberate to this day.

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?

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.

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?

On September 11th, 2001, four hijacked airplanes struck the heart of America. At 8:46 am, New York time, the first airplane crashed into the World Trade Centre -- an attack whose global consequences still reverberate to this day.

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?

Could the Donbas region be the key to ending the war in Ukraine? The Ukrainian territory, made up of Donetsk and Luhansk, has seen some of the bloodiest fighting of Russia's war.

Why do many strawberries taste less flavorful today, and can scientists bring back their aroma? We explore the quest for the perfect strawberry, along with new ways to cut food waste and create more sustainable foods.

"Inside the AfD" looks behind the respectable facade of the Alternative for Germany political party. Insiders reveal the tough tactics used by the right-wing populists to combat criticism.

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?

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?

Why do many strawberries taste less flavorful today, and can scientists bring back their aroma? We explore the quest for the perfect strawberry, along with new ways to cut food waste and create more sustainable foods.

A state-of-the-art fishing trawler from Cuxhaven sets sail from Tromsø to hunt for cod. The crew faces six weeks at sea, during which the men must work hard, in shifts around the clock.

Track your sleep, optimize your diet, boost your performance. Millions are chasing a better, healthier life. But when does self-improvement become an obsession? We put today's biggest trends to the test.

Vietnamese drag artists pushing boundaries. Filipinas redefining strength. Indonesian models with disabilities claiming visibility.Beauty standards across Southeast Asia are shifting — and the people leading the change are rewriting the rules.This episode explores identity, courage, and the freedom to look like yourself.

A former far-right extremist now coaches a soccer team of young refugees. As a coach and mentor, he helps them build a sense of community and settle into their new home.

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.

Six Palestinian comedians go on tour in Israel and the Palestinian territories. What begins as a stand-up comedy show evolves, in the face of terror and war, into a plea for humanity.

Vietnamese drag artists pushing boundaries. Filipinas redefining strength. Indonesian models with disabilities claiming visibility.Beauty standards across Southeast Asia are shifting — and the people leading the change are rewriting the rules.This episode explores identity, courage, and the freedom to look like yourself.

Al-Qaeda's founder is long dead, but jihadist networks now stretch from Kabul to Lagos. Afghanistan fell back to the Taliban, and Iraq's and Syria's ISIS camps just emptied into chaos. DW traces 25 years of the War on Terror with an expert asking: "Did the world get safer — or did the threat just move?