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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.

More and more city dwellers are collecting food in the asphalt jungle. They harvest herbs by the roadside and grow wild vegetables in cracks in the concrete. For these modern foragers and hunters, the food is free, tasty and more varied than in the supermarket.

Nigeria is losing a significant number of its most talented professionals, who are leaving the country in search of better opportunities abroad. This mass migration of Nigerians is commonly referred to as 'japa.' In this week's show, Edith Kimani asks young Nigerians what is driving them to leave the country.

The documentary tells the story of American conscientious objectors. The fates of those courageous young Americans who refused to serve in the Vietnam War have been little-documented, until now.

A look back at the secret Sykes-Picot Agreement. In 1916, France and Britain divided the Middle East between themselves, with repercussions that are still felt today. And, Nazi art: the trade with taboos.

Knockout drops: colorless, tasteless and extremely dangerous. They've been around for decades and are used to incapacitate people in order to rob, rape and even kill them.

Scientists reveal how Delhi's black kites feed on waste and interact with people. Plus: How a 600-year-old network is easing Bidar's water problems.

Knockout drops: colorless, tasteless and extremely dangerous. They've been around for decades and are used to incapacitate people in order to rob, rape and even kill them.

More and more city dwellers are collecting food in the asphalt jungle. They harvest herbs by the roadside and grow wild vegetables in cracks in the concrete. For these modern foragers and hunters, the food is free, tasty and more varied than in the supermarket.

The documentary tells the story of American conscientious objectors. The fates of those courageous young Americans who refused to serve in the Vietnam War have been little-documented, until now.

Where does Oumuamua, the mysterious interstellar flying object discovered in 2017, come from? Astronomer Robert Weryk spotted it with the help of the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii. But what is Oumuamua? A comet? An artificial object?

Knockout drops: colorless, tasteless and extremely dangerous. They've been around for decades and are used to incapacitate people in order to rob, rape and even kill them.

Rehana Khan is one of India's few female stunt drivers. She tours the country's fairgrounds, drawing crowds as she rips around the 'Well of Death” on her motorcycle - a massive wooden structure with vertical walls. This danger is only compounded by the difficulty in making ends meet for her family as India's travelling fairs struggle to compete with modern entertainment.

The documentary tells the story of American conscientious objectors. The fates of those courageous young Americans who refused to serve in the Vietnam War have been little-documented, until now.

Addis Ababa is expanding electric buses and taxis to cut costs and modernize transport, but the transition faces structural challenges. Plus: we review the DS N°8 and its place among high-end electric cars.

Where does Oumuamua, the mysterious interstellar flying object discovered in 2017, come from? Astronomer Robert Weryk spotted it with the help of the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii. But what is Oumuamua? A comet? An artificial object?

15 million children are born preterm each year, not all survive. In Good Shape explores efforts to develop artificial placentas and wombs - and the ethical questions involved.

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.

Where does Oumuamua, the mysterious interstellar flying object discovered in 2017, come from? Astronomer Robert Weryk spotted it with the help of the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii. But what is Oumuamua? A comet? An artificial object?

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.

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.

Mao's death was followed by a very short period of freedom of expression in China. Known as the 'Beijing Spring', it was part of the new head of state Deng Xiaoping's desire to distance himself from the mistakes of the Cultural Revolution.

Mao's death was followed by a very short period of freedom of expression in China. Known as the 'Beijing Spring', it was part of the new head of state Deng Xiaoping's desire to distance himself from the mistakes of the Cultural Revolution.

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.

Where does Oumuamua, the mysterious interstellar flying object discovered in 2017, come from? Astronomer Robert Weryk spotted it with the help of the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii. But what is Oumuamua? A comet? An artificial object?

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.

Knockout drops: colorless, tasteless and extremely dangerous. They've been around for decades and are used to incapacitate people in order to rob, rape and even kill them.

Mao's death was followed by a very short period of freedom of expression in China. Known as the 'Beijing Spring', it was part of the new head of state Deng Xiaoping's desire to distance himself from the mistakes of the Cultural Revolution.

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.

Where does Oumuamua, the mysterious interstellar flying object discovered in 2017, come from? Astronomer Robert Weryk spotted it with the help of the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii. But what is Oumuamua? A comet? An artificial object?

Knockout drops: colorless, tasteless and extremely dangerous. They've been around for decades and are used to incapacitate people in order to rob, rape and even kill them.

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.

Knockout drops: colorless, tasteless and extremely dangerous. They've been around for decades and are used to incapacitate people in order to rob, rape and even kill them.

Where does Oumuamua, the mysterious interstellar flying object discovered in 2017, come from? Astronomer Robert Weryk spotted it with the help of the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii. But what is Oumuamua? A comet? An artificial object?

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 documentary tells the story of American conscientious objectors. The fates of those courageous young Americans who refused to serve in the Vietnam War have been little-documented, until now.

In Cape Town, South Africa, a remarkable cloud phenomenon sometimes crowns Table Mountain. Known as the 'tablecloth,' this misty blanket spills over the flat summit to drape itself over the cliffs, ocean and city below.

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.

Mao's death was followed by a very short period of freedom of expression in China. Known as the 'Beijing Spring', it was part of the new head of state Deng Xiaoping's desire to distance himself from the mistakes of the Cultural Revolution.

Knockout drops: colorless, tasteless and extremely dangerous. They've been around for decades and are used to incapacitate people in order to rob, rape and even kill them.

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.

In Cape Town, South Africa, a remarkable cloud phenomenon sometimes crowns Table Mountain. Known as the 'tablecloth,' this misty blanket spills over the flat summit to drape itself over the cliffs, ocean and city below.

A church that 'migrates” to a new location kilometers away. A key event in the relocation of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. As iron ore mining encroaches on its territory, large parts of the city are being forced to make way.

Knockout drops: colorless, tasteless and extremely dangerous. They've been around for decades and are used to incapacitate people in order to rob, rape and even kill them.

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 church that 'migrates” to a new location kilometers away. A key event in the relocation of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. As iron ore mining encroaches on its territory, large parts of the city are being forced to make way.

In Cape Town, South Africa, a remarkable cloud phenomenon sometimes crowns Table Mountain. Known as the 'tablecloth,' this misty blanket spills over the flat summit to drape itself over the cliffs, ocean and city below.

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.

Where does Oumuamua, the mysterious interstellar flying object discovered in 2017, come from? Astronomer Robert Weryk spotted it with the help of the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii. But what is Oumuamua? A comet? An artificial object?

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 church that 'migrates” to a new location kilometers away. A key event in the relocation of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. As iron ore mining encroaches on its territory, large parts of the city are being forced to make way.

The documentary tells the story of American conscientious objectors. The fates of those courageous young Americans who refused to serve in the Vietnam War have been little-documented, until now.

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.

Mao's death was followed by a very short period of freedom of expression in China. Known as the 'Beijing Spring', it was part of the new head of state Deng Xiaoping's desire to distance himself from the mistakes of the Cultural Revolution.

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.

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 church that 'migrates” to a new location kilometers away. A key event in the relocation of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. As iron ore mining encroaches on its territory, large parts of the city are being forced to make way.

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 church that 'migrates” to a new location kilometers away. A key event in the relocation of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. As iron ore mining encroaches on its territory, large parts of the city are being forced to make way.

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.

Knockout drops: colorless, tasteless and extremely dangerous. They've been around for decades and are used to incapacitate people in order to rob, rape and even kill them.

A church that 'migrates” to a new location kilometers away. A key event in the relocation of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. As iron ore mining encroaches on its territory, large parts of the city are being forced to make way.

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.

Mao's death was followed by a very short period of freedom of expression in China. Known as the 'Beijing Spring', it was part of the new head of state Deng Xiaoping's desire to distance himself from the mistakes of the Cultural Revolution.

Where does Oumuamua, the mysterious interstellar flying object discovered in 2017, come from? Astronomer Robert Weryk spotted it with the help of the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii. But what is Oumuamua? A comet? An artificial object?

Knockout drops: colorless, tasteless and extremely dangerous. They've been around for decades and are used to incapacitate people in order to rob, rape and even kill them.

Mao's death was followed by a very short period of freedom of expression in China. Known as the 'Beijing Spring', it was part of the new head of state Deng Xiaoping's desire to distance himself from the mistakes of the Cultural Revolution.

A church that 'migrates” to a new location kilometers away. A key event in the relocation of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. As iron ore mining encroaches on its territory, large parts of the city are being forced to make way.

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.

Mao's death was followed by a very short period of freedom of expression in China. Known as the 'Beijing Spring', it was part of the new head of state Deng Xiaoping's desire to distance himself from the mistakes of the Cultural Revolution.

A church that 'migrates” to a new location kilometers away. A key event in the relocation of the northern Swedish city of Kiruna. As iron ore mining encroaches on its territory, large parts of the city are being forced to make way.

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 internet is being flooded with AI-generated garbage. Disinformation, propaganda, a flood of synthetic images and sounds. Will we soon only be getting information that AI feeds us?

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 internet is being flooded with AI-generated garbage. Disinformation, propaganda, a flood of synthetic images and sounds. Will we soon only be getting information that AI feeds us?

Mao's death was followed by a very short period of freedom of expression in China. Known as the 'Beijing Spring', it was part of the new head of state Deng Xiaoping's desire to distance himself from the mistakes of the Cultural Revolution.

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 internet is being flooded with AI-generated garbage. Disinformation, propaganda, a flood of synthetic images and sounds. Will we soon only be getting information that AI feeds us?

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.