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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.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

Liberland is a country that doesn't officially exist. A country that promises voluntary taxes and a lean state. It's a libertarian utopia that's finding more supporters worldwide.

There are around 1,500 known active volcanoes worldwide. A volcano is considered active if it has erupted in the last 10,000 years. Around 40 to 60 volcanoes erupt every year.

Purdue Pharma earned billions with OxyContin. The company also triggered a race, as dozens of pharmaceutical companies rushed into the market. One was Insys, which sold fentanyl, a drug fifty times stronger than heroin.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

Purdue Pharma earned billions with OxyContin. The company also triggered a race, as dozens of pharmaceutical companies rushed into the market. One was Insys, which sold fentanyl, a drug fifty times stronger than heroin.

A technical masterpiece -- and a big responsibility. The Kiel Canal in Germany is the busiest artificial waterway in the world. But keeping it operational is expensive.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

A technical masterpiece -- and a big responsibility. The Kiel Canal in Germany is the busiest artificial waterway in the world. But keeping it operational is expensive.

Purdue Pharma earned billions with OxyContin. The company also triggered a race, as dozens of pharmaceutical companies rushed into the market. One was Insys, which sold fentanyl, a drug fifty times stronger than heroin.

Liberland is a country that doesn't officially exist. A country that promises voluntary taxes and a lean state. It's a libertarian utopia that's finding more supporters worldwide.

A technical masterpiece -- and a big responsibility. The Kiel Canal in Germany is the busiest artificial waterway in the world. But keeping it operational is expensive.

There are around 1,500 known active volcanoes worldwide. A volcano is considered active if it has erupted in the last 10,000 years. Around 40 to 60 volcanoes erupt every year.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

A technical masterpiece -- and a big responsibility. The Kiel Canal in Germany is the busiest artificial waterway in the world. But keeping it operational is expensive.

A technical masterpiece -- and a big responsibility. The Kiel Canal in Germany is the busiest artificial waterway in the world. But keeping it operational is expensive.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

With its booming economy, Vietnam is considered Asia's next tiger economy. Since the communist government decided to replace Marxism with capitalism, the country has undergone a transformation.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

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.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

A technical masterpiece -- and a big responsibility. The Kiel Canal in Germany is the busiest artificial waterway in the world. But keeping it operational is expensive.

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 'Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

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 'Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

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.

With its booming economy, Vietnam is considered Asia's next tiger economy. Since the communist government decided to replace Marxism with capitalism, the country has undergone a transformation.

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 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.

Think your car is just a ride? Think again. What we drive reveals more about our politics than you think. Plus: Pakistan's first female sports bike racer, helping seniors drive safely and a cab driver from Madagascar.

Shrinking shrews, crows that develop relationships with humans, and why we'll never be able to fly like birds. Animals can do incredible things, but they can also carry pandemic-causing pathogens.

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 the waves of Robertsport to the roads of East Africa, this episode crosses borders. We ask why it's so hard to move within Africa, follow a truck driver on the Northern Corridor, and discover Seychelles' Creole culture.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death - and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death - and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

Health, strength and a long life - can extra vitamins really deliver? In Good Shape takes a closer look at popular pills like zinc and vitamin C, and uncovers what research really says.

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.

With its booming economy, Vietnam is considered Asia's next tiger economy. Since the communist government decided to replace Marxism with capitalism, the country has undergone a transformation.

The 'Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

Ketan, an e-commerce stylist, craves more than his corporate role after graduating from fashion school. With dreams of Parisian fashion shows and dressing A-list celebrities, he seeks guidance from renowned designer Payal Singhal. In this episode, Payal tests Ketan's potential and boundaries, pushing him to turn his fashion dreams into reality.

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.

While the nuclear family of mother, father, and children, is still widespread in many Asian countries, it's changing. More and more children are growing up with single moms. Meet three mothers from different Asian countries and hear their stories. Farheen Ishtiaq Naqvi in Pakistan leads the life of a man in order to provide for her daughter.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

Each year, Asia contributes to emissions by constructing towers from concrete, timber, and steel, exacerbating the planet's decline and the increasing unpredictability of our climate. However, on the tropical island of Bali, a collective of designers, craftsmen, and social entrepreneurs is working with indigenous communities in what is known as a restorative economy.

The 'Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

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.

A technical masterpiece -- and a big responsibility. The Kiel Canal in Germany is the busiest artificial waterway in the world. But keeping it operational is expensive.

Health, strength and a long life - can extra vitamins really deliver? In Good Shape takes a closer look at popular pills like zinc and vitamin C, and uncovers what research really says.

From the waves of Robertsport to the roads of East Africa, this episode crosses borders. We ask why it's so hard to move within Africa, follow a truck driver on the Northern Corridor, and discover Seychelles' Creole culture.

The 'Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They're fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They're fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

A technical masterpiece -- and a big responsibility. The Kiel Canal in Germany is the busiest artificial waterway in the world. But keeping it operational is expensive.

The 'Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

While the nuclear family of mother, father, and children, is still widespread in many Asian countries, it's changing. More and more children are growing up with single moms. Meet three mothers from different Asian countries and hear their stories. Farheen Ishtiaq Naqvi in Pakistan leads the life of a man in order to provide for her daughter.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death - and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

With its booming economy, Vietnam is considered Asia's next tiger economy. Since the communist government decided to replace Marxism with capitalism, the country has undergone a transformation.

What role do traditions play in women's lives? Is it important to move away from one's roots to lead an independent, self-determined life? Or is it more that the roots themselves provide a secure basis to move ahead? Three women from different Asian countries share their stories on what roots and tradition mean to them. HER sheds a light on how traditions and roots can have such different meanings

The 'Green Deal” is Europe's recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution?

Think your car is just a ride? Think again. What we drive reveals more about our politics than you think. Plus: Pakistan's first female sports bike racer, helping seniors drive safely and a cab driver from Madagascar.

Ketan, an e-commerce stylist, craves more than his corporate role after graduating from fashion school. With dreams of Parisian fashion shows and dressing A-list celebrities, he seeks guidance from renowned designer Payal Singhal. In this episode, Payal tests Ketan's potential and boundaries, pushing him to turn his fashion dreams into reality.

Health, strength and a long life - can extra vitamins really deliver? In Good Shape takes a closer look at popular pills like zinc and vitamin C, and uncovers what research really says.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death - and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

They're a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

They're a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death - and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

They're a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

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.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

They're a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.

They're a critical protected ocean cleaner that help preserve coral reefs and affect ocean alkalinity. But they are in huge demand as a luxury foodstuff, so sustainable farming is crucial. Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same species as the more glamourous starfish. We grant exclusive access to the untold story of this submarine superhero.

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.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death - and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

What role do traditions play in women's lives? Is it important to move away from one's roots to lead an independent, self-determined life? Or is it more that the roots themselves provide a secure basis to move ahead? Three women from different Asian countries share their stories on what roots and tradition mean to them. HER sheds a light on how traditions and roots can have such different meanings

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They're fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

While the nuclear family of mother, father, and children, is still widespread in many Asian countries, it's changing. More and more children are growing up with single moms. Meet three mothers from different Asian countries and hear their stories. Farheen Ishtiaq Naqvi in Pakistan leads the life of a man in order to provide for her daughter.

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.

Each year, Asia contributes to emissions by constructing towers from concrete, timber, and steel, exacerbating the planet's decline and the increasing unpredictability of our climate. However, on the tropical island of Bali, a collective of designers, craftsmen, and social entrepreneurs is working with indigenous communities in what is known as a restorative economy.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death - and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

Enjoying life is often associated with unhealthy things: sugar, fat, alcohol and lazing around. But pleasure plays a vital role in mental health. In Good Shape shows how to enjoy things in a more mindful way.

While the nuclear family of mother, father, and children, is still widespread in many Asian countries, it's changing. More and more children are growing up with single moms. Meet three mothers from different Asian countries and hear their stories. Farheen Ishtiaq Naqvi in Pakistan leads the life of a man in order to provide for her daughter.

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.