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In the southern Italian region of Calabria, in the municipality of Cittanova, hundreds of feral cattle are causing trouble. They're eating crops and causing accidents. The problem is a relic of the great Mafia wars and a legacy of the 'Ndrangheta clan.

Spain is Europe's greenhouse. Vast, plastic-covered fields dominate its southern coast to produce up to 25 percent of Europe's fruit and veg. But this has a price. Spain is experiencing its worst water crisis in history, with thousands of illegal wells drilled to irrigate farms aggravating the problem — all for cheap, year-round produce for the richer countries up north.

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.

Spain is Europe's greenhouse. Vast, plastic-covered fields dominate its southern coast to produce up to 25 percent of Europe's fruit and veg. But this has a price. Spain is experiencing its worst water crisis in history, with thousands of illegal wells drilled to irrigate farms aggravating the problem — all for cheap, year-round produce for the richer countries up north.

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.

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.

Spain is Europe's greenhouse. Vast, plastic-covered fields dominate its southern coast to produce up to 25 percent of Europe's fruit and veg. But this has a price. Spain is experiencing its worst water crisis in history, with thousands of illegal wells drilled to irrigate farms aggravating the problem — all for cheap, year-round produce for the richer countries up north.

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 a Kenyan community's lawsuit against BP to Uganda's anti-pipeline protests, East Africans are challenging the human and environmental costs of oil.

An increasing number of people don't want to be cremated or buried after their death. They want their bodies to return to the earth as fertile soil. This poses both an ethical and a legal challenge.

Legacy automakers are facing multiple crises at once. Could that be a chance to reinvent themselves and the car itself? Will your next ride be solar-powered? And: Meet two sisters who brave the streets of Lagos on bikes.

Spain is Europe's greenhouse. Vast, plastic-covered fields dominate its southern coast to produce up to 25 percent of Europe's fruit and veg. But this has a price. Spain is experiencing its worst water crisis in history, with thousands of illegal wells drilled to irrigate farms aggravating the problem — all for cheap, year-round produce for the richer countries up north.

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.

An increasing number of people don't want to be cremated or buried after their death. They want their bodies to return to the earth as fertile soil. This poses both an ethical and a legal challenge.

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.

Spain is Europe's greenhouse. Vast, plastic-covered fields dominate its southern coast to produce up to 25 percent of Europe's fruit and veg. But this has a price. Spain is experiencing its worst water crisis in history, with thousands of illegal wells drilled to irrigate farms aggravating the problem — all for cheap, year-round produce for the richer countries up north.

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.

From a Kenyan community's lawsuit against BP to Uganda's anti-pipeline protests, East Africans are challenging the human and environmental costs of oil.

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.

An increasing number of people don't want to be cremated or buried after their death. They want their bodies to return to the earth as fertile soil. This poses both an ethical and a legal challenge.

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.

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.

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.

India is one of the world's leading destinations for medical tourism, attracting patients from Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Its strengths are affordable healthcare, state-of-the-art private hospitals and highly skilled medical professionals, which have helped it build a multi-billion-dollar medical tourism industry.

From traditional indigenous spices in Kerala to the threatened Himalayan salamander, communities are finding ways to protect India's abundant natural heritage.

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.

India is one of the world's leading destinations for medical tourism, attracting patients from Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Its strengths are affordable healthcare, state-of-the-art private hospitals and highly skilled medical professionals, which have helped it build a multi-billion-dollar medical tourism industry.

Legacy automakers are facing multiple crises at once. Could that be a chance to reinvent themselves and the car itself? Will your next ride be solar-powered? And: Meet two sisters who brave the streets of Lagos on bikes.

From a Kenyan community's lawsuit against BP to Uganda's anti-pipeline protests, East Africans are challenging the human and environmental costs of oil.

India is one of the world's leading destinations for medical tourism, attracting patients from Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Its strengths are affordable healthcare, state-of-the-art private hospitals and highly skilled medical professionals, which have helped it build a multi-billion-dollar medical tourism industry.

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.

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.

Who gets to be called a hero? From freedom fighters to activists and social media personalities, we meet Africans who have changed lives and shaped the course of history. But is a hero defined by popularity, or by the lasting impact they leave on the world?

India is one of the world's leading destinations for medical tourism, attracting patients from Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Its strengths are affordable healthcare, state-of-the-art private hospitals and highly skilled medical professionals, which have helped it build a multi-billion-dollar medical tourism industry.

"We're just like New York," they say of their city, and usually add: "Only nicer!" Toronto is a melting pot of diverse cultures. Most of its residents have immigrated, at some point.

India is one of the world's leading destinations for medical tourism, attracting patients from Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Its strengths are affordable healthcare, state-of-the-art private hospitals and highly skilled medical professionals, which have helped it build a multi-billion-dollar medical tourism industry.

From a Kenyan community's lawsuit against BP to Uganda's anti-pipeline protests, East Africans are challenging the human and environmental costs of oil.

"We're just like New York," they say of their city, and usually add: "Only nicer!" Toronto is a melting pot of diverse cultures. Most of its residents have immigrated, at some point.

India is one of the world's leading destinations for medical tourism, attracting patients from Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Its strengths are affordable healthcare, state-of-the-art private hospitals and highly skilled medical professionals, which have helped it build a multi-billion-dollar medical tourism industry.

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.

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.

Who gets to be called a hero? From freedom fighters to activists and social media personalities, we meet Africans who have changed lives and shaped the course of history. But is a hero defined by popularity, or by the lasting impact they leave on the world?

From traditional indigenous spices in Kerala to the threatened Himalayan salamander, communities are finding ways to protect India's abundant natural heritage.

An increasing number of people don't want to be cremated or buried after their death. They want their bodies to return to the earth as fertile soil. This poses both an ethical and a legal challenge.

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.

In the southern Italian region of Calabria, in the municipality of Cittanova, hundreds of feral cattle are causing trouble. They're eating crops and causing accidents. The problem is a relic of the great Mafia wars and a legacy of the 'Ndrangheta clan.

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.

Brazil has launched one of the world's most controversial driver licensing reforms. Mandatory driving lessons have been reduced from 20 to just two, with officials arguing that lower costs and easier access could help millions of people obtain a legal driver's license. But what happens when a country with some of the world's deadliest roads makes it dramatically easier to qualify as a driver?

From a Kenyan community's lawsuit against BP to Uganda's anti-pipeline protests, East Africans are challenging the human and environmental costs of oil.

An increasing number of people don't want to be cremated or buried after their death. They want their bodies to return to the earth as fertile soil. This poses both an ethical and a legal challenge.

From traditional indigenous spices in Kerala to the threatened Himalayan salamander, communities are finding ways to protect India's abundant natural heritage.

Brazil has launched one of the world's most controversial driver licensing reforms. Mandatory driving lessons have been reduced from 20 to just two, with officials arguing that lower costs and easier access could help millions of people obtain a legal driver's license. But what happens when a country with some of the world's deadliest roads makes it dramatically easier to qualify as a driver?

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.

In the southern Italian region of Calabria, in the municipality of Cittanova, hundreds of feral cattle are causing trouble. They're eating crops and causing accidents. The problem is a relic of the great Mafia wars and a legacy of the 'Ndrangheta clan.

Brazil has launched one of the world's most controversial driver licensing reforms. Mandatory driving lessons have been reduced from 20 to just two, with officials arguing that lower costs and easier access could help millions of people obtain a legal driver's license. But what happens when a country with some of the world's deadliest roads makes it dramatically easier to qualify as a driver?

Who gets to be called a hero? From freedom fighters to activists and social media personalities, we meet Africans who have changed lives and shaped the course of history. But is a hero defined by popularity, or by the lasting impact they leave on the world?

An increasing number of people don't want to be cremated or buried after their death. They want their bodies to return to the earth as fertile soil. This poses both an ethical and a legal challenge.

Brazil has launched one of the world's most controversial driver licensing reforms. Mandatory driving lessons have been reduced from 20 to just two, with officials arguing that lower costs and easier access could help millions of people obtain a legal driver's license. But what happens when a country with some of the world's deadliest roads makes it dramatically easier to qualify as a driver?

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.

Brazil has launched one of the world's most controversial driver licensing reforms. Mandatory driving lessons have been reduced from 20 to just two, with officials arguing that lower costs and easier access could help millions of people obtain a legal driver's license. But what happens when a country with some of the world's deadliest roads makes it dramatically easier to qualify as a driver?

From traditional indigenous spices in Kerala to the threatened Himalayan salamander, communities are finding ways to protect India's abundant natural heritage.

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.

Brazil has launched one of the world's most controversial driver licensing reforms. Mandatory driving lessons have been reduced from 20 to just two, with officials arguing that lower costs and easier access could help millions of people obtain a legal driver's license. But what happens when a country with some of the world's deadliest roads makes it dramatically easier to qualify as a driver?

In the southern Italian region of Calabria, in the municipality of Cittanova, hundreds of feral cattle are causing trouble. They're eating crops and causing accidents. The problem is a relic of the great Mafia wars and a legacy of the 'Ndrangheta clan.

An increasing number of people don't want to be cremated or buried after their death. They want their bodies to return to the earth as fertile soil. This poses both an ethical and a legal challenge.

"We're just like New York," they say of their city, and usually add: "Only nicer!" Toronto is a melting pot of diverse cultures. Most of its residents have immigrated, at some point.

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.

Athletes in the Baltic states are combining elite sports with military service as Russia's war in Ukraine reshapes regional security. The line between competitor and defender is increasingly blurred.

An increasing number of people don't want to be cremated or buried after their death. They want their bodies to return to the earth as fertile soil. This poses both an ethical and a legal challenge.

Is Punk really dead? Not even close. Fifty years after the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Patti Smith and Nina Hagen helped launch a global movement, Punk is still shaping music, culture and politics around the world. DW reporter Annika Sost explores Berlin's legendary punk scene to find out why Punk continues to inspire new generations.

Legacy automakers are facing multiple crises at once. Could that be a chance to reinvent themselves and the car itself? Will your next ride be solar-powered? And: Meet two sisters who brave the streets of Lagos on bikes.

"We're just like New York," they say of their city, and usually add: "Only nicer!" Toronto is a melting pot of diverse cultures. Most of its residents have immigrated, at some point.

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.

Is Punk really dead? Not even close. Fifty years after the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Patti Smith and Nina Hagen helped launch a global movement, Punk is still shaping music, culture and politics around the world. DW reporter Annika Sost explores Berlin's legendary punk scene to find out why Punk continues to inspire new generations.

Is Punk really dead? Not even close. Fifty years after the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Patti Smith and Nina Hagen helped launch a global movement, Punk is still shaping music, culture and politics around the world. DW reporter Annika Sost explores Berlin's legendary punk scene to find out why Punk continues to inspire new generations.

"We're just like New York," they say of their city, and usually add: "Only nicer!" Toronto is a melting pot of diverse cultures. Most of its residents have immigrated, at some point.

Is Punk really dead? Not even close. Fifty years after the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Patti Smith and Nina Hagen helped launch a global movement, Punk is still shaping music, culture and politics around the world. DW reporter Annika Sost explores Berlin's legendary punk scene to find out why Punk continues to inspire new generations.

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.

How do we break free from a spiral of hate? This documentary follows people in Bosnia, Mexico, and Canada who have found ways to deal with hate—and to overcome it.

Is Punk really dead? Not even close. Fifty years after the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Patti Smith and Nina Hagen helped launch a global movement, Punk is still shaping music, culture and politics around the world. DW reporter Annika Sost explores Berlin's legendary punk scene to find out why Punk continues to inspire new generations.

How do we break free from a spiral of hate? This documentary follows people in Bosnia, Mexico, and Canada who have found ways to deal with hate—and to overcome it.

Is Punk really dead? Not even close. Fifty years after the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Patti Smith and Nina Hagen helped launch a global movement, Punk is still shaping music, culture and politics around the world. DW reporter Annika Sost explores Berlin's legendary punk scene to find out why Punk continues to inspire new generations.

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.

"We're just like New York," they say of their city, and usually add: "Only nicer!" Toronto is a melting pot of diverse cultures. Most of its residents have immigrated, at some point.

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.

How do we break free from a spiral of hate? This documentary follows people in Bosnia, Mexico, and Canada who have found ways to deal with hate—and to overcome it.

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.

"We're just like New York," they say of their city, and usually add: "Only nicer!" Toronto is a melting pot of diverse cultures. Most of its residents have immigrated, at some point.

From the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle and Munich's Oktoberfest to breathtaking Alpine scenery, Bavaria is packed with iconic destinations. Join us on our tour of 10 of Bavaria's most spectacular highlights - from historic Bamberg to the mighty Zugspitze!

A remarkable survival story opens this episode, followed by a look at how our lungs affect more than we think. Plus: Sleep apnea, cancer prevention, and the amazing benefits of exercise.

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.