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What is it like to play for the worst national football team in the world? While everyone is watching the worldcup, we follow Nicola (26), the only full-time professional footballer in San Marino's national team, as he prepares for one of the biggest matches in the country's recent football history.

250 years of the US Declaration of Independence; a look at its history. And: Looksmaxxing - a dangerous social media trend that's promising young men success through extreme appearance optimization.

"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.

What is it like to play for the worst national football team in the world? While everyone is watching the worldcup, we follow Nicola (26), the only full-time professional footballer in San Marino's national team, as he prepares for one of the biggest matches in the country's recent football history.

A "tree ambulance” in Kolkata is saving trees, fighting heat waves, and protecting biodiversity. Plus: turning wastewater into a solution for water scarcity.

"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.

What is it like to play for the worst national football team in the world? While everyone is watching the worldcup, we follow Nicola (26), the only full-time professional footballer in San Marino's national team, as he prepares for one of the biggest matches in the country's recent football history.

Rügen is one of Germany's most popular travel destinations, and one of its most sensitive natural areas. As millions of visitors flock to the beaches and chalk cliffs here each year, nature conservation and tourism inevitably conflict.

Nikola Tesla, born in 1856 in what is now Croatia, was one of the world's greatest inventors. He developed numerous innovations in the field of electrical engineering and was granted over 280 patents, many of them in the USA.

Approximately 58,000 people are currently incarcerated in German prisons. Over half of them reoffend after their release. These statistics raise doubts about the prison system. Is something fundamentally wrong with German prisons?

"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.

In the Baltic states, athletes are preparing for more than just competition. As Russia's war in Ukraine reshapes Europe's security landscape, athletes in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia balance elite training with military service. From conscription to volunteer defense leagues, their skills are increasingly tied to national defense, blurring the line between being an athlete and a soldier.

Nikola Tesla, born in 1856 in what is now Croatia, was one of the world's greatest inventors. He developed numerous innovations in the field of electrical engineering and was granted over 280 patents, many of them in the USA.

In this episode of Freaks No More!, photographer Lucy Szulinska shares what flares and remissions feel like when you have lupus and how her mindset became her greatest strength.

Germany's Transrapid maglev train was once hailed as the future of transportation, reaching speeds of up to 450 km/h. REV explores why the ambitious project failed. Also, we puts the new BMW M5 Touring to the test.

Approximately 58,000 people are currently incarcerated in German prisons. Over half of them reoffend after their release. These statistics raise doubts about the prison system. Is something fundamentally wrong with German prisons?

A bad back often has no clear physical cause — but what often helps is movement. In Good Shape looks at what actually matters in back training and which workouts make a real difference.

In this episode of Freaks No More!, photographer Lucy Szulinska shares what flares and remissions feel like when you have lupus and how her mindset became her greatest strength.

In this episode of Freaks No More!, photographer Lucy Szulinska shares what flares and remissions feel like when you have lupus and how her mindset became her greatest strength.

Approximately 58,000 people are currently incarcerated in German prisons. Over half of them reoffend after their release. These statistics raise doubts about the prison system. Is something fundamentally wrong with German prisons?

In this episode of Freaks No More!, photographer Lucy Szulinska shares what flares and remissions feel like when you have lupus and how her mindset became her greatest strength.

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.

In early September 1941, the German Wehrmacht was advancing on all fronts in the Soviet Union. Kyiv had fallen, the Smolensk stronghold had been defeated and Leningrad was under siege. Hitler intended to launch a major offensive against Moscow before the winter.

In this episode of Freaks No More!, photographer Lucy Szulinska shares what flares and remissions feel like when you have lupus and how her mindset became her greatest strength.

From female bus drivers challenging bias to metro parcel delivery and charging roads, new ideas are reshaping transport, logistics and work.

In early September 1941, the German Wehrmacht was advancing on all fronts in the Soviet Union. Kyiv had fallen, the Smolensk stronghold had been defeated and Leningrad was under siege. Hitler intended to launch a major offensive against Moscow before the winter.

In this episode of Freaks No More!, photographer Lucy Szulinska shares what flares and remissions feel like when you have lupus and how her mindset became her greatest strength.

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.

Approximately 58,000 people are currently incarcerated in German prisons. Over half of them reoffend after their release. These statistics raise doubts about the prison system. Is something fundamentally wrong with German prisons?

"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.

In early September 1941, the German Wehrmacht was advancing on all fronts in the Soviet Union. Kyiv had fallen, the Smolensk stronghold had been defeated and Leningrad was under siege. Hitler intended to launch a major offensive against Moscow before the winter.

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.

Approximately 58,000 people are currently incarcerated in German prisons. Over half of them reoffend after their release. These statistics raise doubts about the prison system. Is something fundamentally wrong with German prisons?

Early bird or night owl? Your internal clock influences sleep, energy and well being. In Good Shape shows how simple habits can help — and whether melatonin supplements are really worth the hype.

"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.

In Delhi's brutal heatwaves, a low-cost, 3000-year-old cooling method is saving lives. Plus: The women in Kerala who mapped tidal flooding to force change.

Did you know that the US was founded in Philadelphia? Despite its contradictions, this marked a milestone in the development of Western democracy. Let's explore Philadelphia's Historic District, including the Graff House, where the Declaration of Independence was written, the iconic Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

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.

Did you know that the US was founded in Philadelphia? Despite its contradictions, this marked a milestone in the development of Western democracy. Let's explore Philadelphia's Historic District, including the Graff House, where the Declaration of Independence was written, the iconic Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

"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.

In Delhi's brutal heatwaves, a low-cost, 3000-year-old cooling method is saving lives. Plus: The women in Kerala who mapped tidal flooding to force change.

Did you know that the US was founded in Philadelphia? Despite its contradictions, this marked a milestone in the development of Western democracy. Let's explore Philadelphia's Historic District, including the Graff House, where the Declaration of Independence was written, the iconic Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

VW is badging its new EVs with the names of old favorites like the Polo, while partnering with XPeng and Rivian on tech. Will its rebrand work? And: Therapy on wheels — rollerblading in Abuja and drifting in Kyív.

The dust is settling after a new US-Iran deal — but one question still matters: when will oil prices feel normal again? Since the war began in late February, markets have been on a rollercoaster. And even with an agreement in place, the damage isn't just political—it's physical.

PFAS in drinking water: New plasma methods aim to remove "forever chemicals”. Also: recycling innovations, cockchafers, and the impact of compliments.

Approximately 58,000 people are currently incarcerated in German prisons. Over half of them reoffend after their release. These statistics raise doubts about the prison system. Is something fundamentally wrong with German prisons?

Did you know that the US was founded in Philadelphia? Despite its contradictions, this marked a milestone in the development of Western democracy. Let's explore Philadelphia's Historic District, including the Graff House, where the Declaration of Independence was written, the iconic Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

"People were sleeping in canoes after the demolitions.” This week on The 77 Percent, we travel to Makoko for a street debate on housing, inequality and the future of Lagos.

Did you know that the US was founded in Philadelphia? Despite its contradictions, this marked a milestone in the development of Western democracy. Let's explore Philadelphia's Historic District, including the Graff House, where the Declaration of Independence was written, the iconic Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

VW is badging its new EVs with the names of old favorites like the Polo, while partnering with XPeng and Rivian on tech. Will its rebrand work? And: Therapy on wheels — rollerblading in Abuja and drifting in Kyív.

Roya Karimi escaped child marriage and violence in Afghanistan to rebuild her life in Norway. Now a world class bodybuilder, she inspires Afghan women to pursue freedom and their dreams.

PFAS in drinking water: New plasma methods aim to remove "forever chemicals”. Also: recycling innovations, cockchafers, and the impact of compliments.

Nikola Tesla, born in 1856 in what is now Croatia, was one of the world's greatest inventors. He developed numerous innovations in the field of electrical engineering and was granted over 280 patents, many of them in the USA.

Early bird or night owl? Your internal clock influences sleep, energy and well being. In Good Shape shows how simple habits can help — and whether melatonin supplements are really worth the hype.

Disability should not be a barrier, but rather an opportunity for our societies to innovate so that we can best use much needed skills and talents. How did these women become involved? How were they empowered? What needs to be done to promote the inclusion of women with disabilities?

Leyla loves her daughter Nila more than anything. But there's a problem: according to Iranian law, Nila does not exist. Because she is an illegitimate child, she has no papers or rights. Mother and daughter must fight the absurd rules of a disingenuous regime.

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.

Roya Karimi escaped child marriage and violence in Afghanistan to rebuild her life in Norway. Now a world class bodybuilder, she inspires Afghan women to pursue freedom and their dreams.

In early September 1941, the German Wehrmacht was advancing on all fronts in the Soviet Union. Kyiv had fallen, the Smolensk stronghold had been defeated and Leningrad was under siege. Hitler intended to launch a major offensive against Moscow before the winter.

Disability should not be a barrier, but rather an opportunity for our societies to innovate so that we can best use much needed skills and talents. How did these women become involved? How were they empowered? What needs to be done to promote the inclusion of women with disabilities?

"People were sleeping in canoes after the demolitions.” This week on The 77 Percent, we travel to Makoko for a street debate on housing, inequality and the future of Lagos.

In this episode of Freaks No More!, photographer Lucy Szulinska shares what flares and remissions feel like when you have lupus and how her mindset became her greatest strength.