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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.

Investigative reporters are always on the hunt for exclusive information. But when the secret service serves as a source, can it also exploit journalists as agents?

A new trafficking route is preying on African ambition. From Africa to Northern Cyprus and the battlefields of Ukraine, fake agents sell dreams of jobs, study and migration, then deliver coercion, debt, forced labor and war.

This film shows the dramatic state of women's rights in the USA, today. Radical abortion bans and the unequal treatment of women and men by the justice system are leading to massive restrictions on fundamental rights.

In many German cities, bicycle couriers deliver burgers, pizza, and other food to people's homes. Thousands of these riders come from India, lured by the promise of studying in Germany, and have incurred heavy debts.

In many German cities, bicycle couriers deliver burgers, pizza, and other food to people's homes. Thousands of these riders come from India, lured by the promise of studying in Germany, and have incurred heavy debts.

Investigative reporters are always on the hunt for exclusive information. But when the secret service serves as a source, can it also exploit journalists as agents?

This film shows the dramatic state of women's rights in the USA, today. Radical abortion bans and the unequal treatment of women and men by the justice system are leading to massive restrictions on fundamental rights.

The axolotl, a tailed amphibian, is a marvel of evolution. It can regenerate injured body parts and is exceptionally long-lived. However, the axolotl is only found in Mexico, and its habitat is disappearing.

In many German cities, bicycle couriers deliver burgers, pizza, and other food to people's homes. Thousands of these riders come from India, lured by the promise of studying in Germany, and have incurred heavy debts.

This film shows the dramatic state of women's rights in the USA, today. Radical abortion bans and the unequal treatment of women and men by the justice system are leading to massive restrictions on fundamental rights.

The axolotl, a tailed amphibian, is a marvel of evolution. It can regenerate injured body parts and is exceptionally long-lived. However, the axolotl is only found in Mexico, and its habitat is disappearing.

Can plants help with inflammation or cancer? What can manual therapy do for pain? Is coffee good for circulation? In Good Shape puts the science to the test!

The axolotl, a tailed amphibian, is a marvel of evolution. It can regenerate injured body parts and is exceptionally long-lived. However, the axolotl is only found in Mexico, and its habitat is disappearing.

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.

The heart is the most unusual muscle in our body. It works tirelessly, begins beating in the womb and can even continue functioning when the brain fails. Yet, when we're young, we barely pay any attention to it.

The heart is the most unusual muscle in our body. It works tirelessly, begins beating in the womb and can even continue functioning when the brain fails. Yet, when we're young, we barely pay any attention to 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.

The axolotl, a tailed amphibian, is a marvel of evolution. It can regenerate injured body parts and is exceptionally long-lived. However, the axolotl is only found in Mexico, and its habitat is disappearing.

In many German cities, bicycle couriers deliver burgers, pizza, and other food to people's homes. Thousands of these riders come from India, lured by the promise of studying in Germany, and have incurred heavy debts.

The heart is the most unusual muscle in our body. It works tirelessly, begins beating in the womb and can even continue functioning when the brain fails. Yet, when we're young, we barely pay any attention to 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.

The axolotl, a tailed amphibian, is a marvel of evolution. It can regenerate injured body parts and is exceptionally long-lived. However, the axolotl is only found in Mexico, and its habitat is disappearing.

In many German cities, bicycle couriers deliver burgers, pizza, and other food to people's homes. Thousands of these riders come from India, lured by the promise of studying in Germany, and have incurred heavy debts.