The dirty business of beauty
Gemstone beauty trends fuel demand, but mining in Madagascar exposes harsh conditions for local workers.
Environmental documentaries
India: Anti-Muslim hate music
Sandeep Acharya, a Hindutva pop star, draws huge audiences with Islamophobic songs linked to rallies and unrest.
Can innovative projects turn the tide on plastic litter in our seas?
Plastic pollution is flooding rivers and seas, but new solutions offer hope: Cologne’s KRAKE installs floating litter...
Trucking with long-haul driver Biggi – What does it take to drive long distances?
Brigitte “Biggi” Mosch has spent over 30 years behind the wheel of long‑haul trucks, crisscrossing from Tunisia to...
The global rise of afro house music
Afro house, born in South Africa, is now a global movement, blending cultures and inspiring DJs worldwide.
How to become a respected ballet dancer
Pawan Kumar defies gender norms to pursue ballet, guided by choreographer Ashley Lobo in DW’s Choices: Dare to Dream.
TikTok beekeepers make bee rescue a trend
Beekeeping is booming among young people, transforming from a fading retirement hobby into a vibrant movement led by...
Germany hosts the Invictus Games: Recovery through sport
The 2023 Invictus Games in Germany bring together over 500 wounded veterans from 21 nations, with athletes like...
Superfoods and the environment – Avocados and blueberries from South America
Avocado and blueberry booms in Chile and Peru bring health benefits but cause severe environmental strain.
Digital solutions for decent lives – Founders Valley (1/3)
Young entrepreneurs in Ghana use digital tools to fight poverty among farmers and fishers.
AI: Does artificial intelligence threaten our human identity?
The documentary I Compute, Therefore I Am by Volker Strübing explores how AI challenges human uniqueness, probing...
The narco-lawyers behind Mexico’s drug cartels
A documentary exposes the hidden role of “narco‑lawyers” in Mexico’s drug cartels, showing how legal experts protect...
Climate change and the rich
Wealthy individuals emit vastly more CO2, sparking calls for personal carbon caps and trading, though officials resist.
Racism in Germany
Afro-Germans share a long, proud history in Germany, marked by racism, survival, and self-empowerment.
Borders at the French Riviera – Europe between freedom and flight
Europe’s fractured reality is stark at the France–Italy frontier: once symbols of unity, borders now harden as...
Heavy industry and global greenhouse gas emissions – What does the future hold?
Heavy industry, responsible for vast CO2 emissions, faces urgent pressure to go green: ArcelorMittal tests...
How healthcare technology saves lives in Rwanda – Founders Valley (2/3)
Rwanda’s strong healthcare system still faces rural gaps, with startups using tech to expand access and healing.
Factory farming, animal welfare and the future of modern agriculture
Factory farming faces scrutiny from a pig farmer, an animal rights activist, and a pasture-based cattle farmer.