Killing for wood: The timber mafia’s brutal business
The illegal timber trade fuels climate destruction and organized crime: worth up to $152 billion annually,...
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Berlin’s growing Indian community
In Berlin, Amit and Yogita Kamlapure show how migrants make a foreign land home: despite Germany’s...
Russian deserters in Georgia
After Putin’s 2022 mobilization, half a million Russians fled; 100,000 reached Georgia, facing strained ties...
How to decide if you are a city dweller or ready for nature
Actor Chirag Malhotra tests mountain life in Kashmir, guided by Muzammil Hussain, in DW’s Choices: Dare to...
When your political activism freaks out your family
Young activists face danger and parental concern: in Mexico, 22‑year‑old María protests against femicide...
Global renewables: Pioneering the energy transition
The energy transition is urgent: a documentary shows how communities in the US and Bavaria have already...
German football fans in Qatar
Four Bavarian fans in Qatar reflect on a World Cup overshadowed by controversy and migrant worker deaths.
Sustainable silk fashion
Swiss farmers revive silk production, with Ueli Ramseier breeding 12,000 silkworms to supply sustainable...
Will renewables stop the climate crisis?
The global energy transition demands replacing fossil fuels with renewables by 2050 — a single generation’s...
Henry Kissinger – Secrets of a superpower
Henry Kissinger, Nixon’s National Security Adviser and Secretary of State, left a controversial legacy: he...
War on Ukraine – Life in Kherson under Russian occupation
Kherson, the first major Ukrainian city seized by Russia, endured months of shortages and repression until...
Devastating drought and famine in Somalia
Somalia faces its worst drought in 40 years, with half the population needing aid and UN warning of mass...
Refugees on the Canary Islands
Over 30,000 migrants, many from Senegal, have reached the Canary Islands in 2025. Tailor Abdoulaye debates...
Clashes around cannabis legalization in Morocco and the USA
Cannabis legalization is reshaping lives across cultures: in Morocco, activist Mohamed champions medical...
Doctors, apps and artificial intelligence – The future of medicine
AI is transforming health care with faster, more accurate diagnoses, neurotech for paralysis, improved eye...
Humans and multitasking – How much can we do simultaneously?
Scientists find humans can’t truly multitask: complex tasks strain the brain, lower efficiency, and cut...
Billion dollar fraud on the Internet
Online investment portals like TradeInvest90 have cheated thousands in Germany out of billions, luring...
Cocaine for Germany
Germany faces a cocaine surge: residue in Berlin’s sewage has doubled since 2017, sales soared after the...
Coffee: The future of coffee growing and production
Innovative farmers are reshaping coffee: eco-friendly methods boost income, byproducts become “superfood”...
Rebels in Myanmar
Young rebels in Myanmar, like 18-year-old Naing Myel Htet Kyaw, join armed resistance after the 2021 coup.
Kiribati and climate change
Kiribati faces rising seas that threaten its survival: residents patch walls against worsening “king tides,”...
Love & marriage in Egypt and Taiwan – Whose choice is it?
Family planning sparks generational conflict worldwide: in Taiwan, Yoyo’s decision to marry a woman and have...
Why zoos sometimes kill animals?
German zoos face controversy over culling animals, including endangered species, as a population management...
The melting ice of the Arctic (1/2)
An ice-free Arctic sparks climate fears but promises trade, resources, and tourism for major powers.
Why IS remains a threat
Northern Syria remains volatile: prisons and camps hold thousands of former IS fighters and their families,...
Spain – Water scarcity in a vacation paradise
Spain’s 2023 drought exposed deep tensions: Catalonia imposed strict water‑saving rules amid record heat,...
The remote archipelago of Svalbard
Svalbard’s visa-free Arctic attracts global settlers, but harsh conditions, no social services, and reliance...
Parenting while blind
7-year-old Mila, daughter of blind parents, balances independence with the need for a normal childhood.
How do siblings shape our character?
Sibling relationships shape us in complex ways: therapist Jürg Frick highlights gender, age gaps and...
Robots to the rescue – High-Tech helpers
Smart technology is saving lives and tackling tough jobs: Tom Plümmer’s Wingcopter drones deliver vital...
The melting ice of the Arctic (2/2)
An ice-free Arctic raises climate fears but offers new trade, resources, and tourism opportunities.
Niger: Breaking free from violence and crime
In Niger’s Zinder, youth struggle to escape gangs, poverty, and violence, revealing deep scars and lost...
A beauty salon for everyone in Leipzig
Leipzig’s “Grand Beauty” salon uses hair, make‑up, and manicure services to challenge xenophobia, with...
Fighting your parents over your career choices
Generational clashes over careers highlight shifting values: Alyssa in California pursues boxing against her...
Afghanistan – A new hand for Abdul
Afghan boy Abdul, maimed by a bomb, comes to Germany for treatment as healthcare collapses under Taliban rule.
The threat of avalanches – Making Austria’s slopes safe
Austria’s “avalanche blasters” trigger controlled slides to protect ski resorts, preventing deadly disasters...
Migrants facing German bureaucracy
Germany’s bureaucracy poses hurdles for migrants: Cuban Yairan Montejo struggles with yearly residence...
Kyiv’s techno scene and Russia’s war
Born from Kyiv’s techno scene, the “Repair Together” initiative blends music and reconstruction, drawing...
Russia’s forests under threat
Russia’s taiga, a vital oxygen source, is threatened by logging, mining, and oil pollution.
Globalization: Winners and losers in world trade (1/2)
Globalization no longer guarantees growth, leaving poorer nations excluded from markets and migration...