Ukraine: Occupied and recaptured – The story of the town of Kupyansk
Kupyansk, first seized then recaptured, reveals the harsh realities of occupation: collaboration,...
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Scholars claim Alexander bronze in Greece restitution deal to be a fake
A DW documentary follows archaeologist Stephan Lehmann as he exposes high‑quality antiquities forgeries,...
Queer art in Berlin
Bridge, once a gymnastics instructor, embraced androgyny and became a successful performer by the 1990s.
Tablets for depression – Do antidepressants help?
Antidepressant use in Germany has surged, despite placebo-level efficacy, patient struggles, and withdrawal...
On the trail of a gigantic Nazi raid
Nazi‑era auctions in Hamburg turned looted Jewish property into millions for the regime, scattering...
The race for artificial intelligence – Can Europe compete?
AI is reshaping global power: the US and China lead with massive resources, while Europe bets on...
Lifelong love – Sex and age
Sex declines after 45 in Germany, but some rekindle desire through Tantra, adventures, and unconventional...
Human traffickers conducting a lucrative business in Mauritania
Modern traffickers in Mauritania profit from risky migrant crossings, echoing exploitation of the historic...
Moldova: In the shadow of Putin’s war
Moldova, threatened by Russian aggression and destabilization plans, faces economic hardship, refugee...
Mothers in the boardroom – Combining children and career
A documentary follows 10 women leaders balancing motherhood and top careers, revealing persistent obstacles...
Copper and the dark side of the energy transition
Copper is vital for green energy, but mining harms communities; Canada shows cleaner methods are possible.
The world of meat substitutes
Meat substitutes are booming as climate concerns push diets toward plant-based and lab-grown alternatives.
Empowerment through football – The transformative impact of sport
Tuğba Tekkal’s Scoring Girls project empowers young women in Germany and Iraq through football, offering...
Ukraine: Wounded soldier returns to war
Ukrainian soldier Yehor Oliynik lost a leg to a mine but, despite family pleas, vows to return to the front...
China’s helping hand in Laos
China funds major projects in Laos, raising hopes of development but fears of debt dependence.
Climate change in the Netherlands – Pioneering coastal management
The Netherlands pioneers coastal protection with marsh grass, floating farms, and climate-friendly...
An expensive global climate experiment
Peatlands, vital carbon sinks under threat, are being defended by activists and scientists worldwide — from...
Will humans love AI robots?
AI social robots are entering care and service roles, raising questions of trust, emotion, and humanlike...
How to go from finance to funny
Devansh Kotak tests leaving banking for comedy, guided by mentor Prashasti Singh in DW’s ‘Choices: Dare to...
A vegan lifestyle: Is it the future?
Workshops and activists highlight animal suffering, climate risks, and push for change through compromise...
Migrants in Niger
Since 2015, EU‑backed laws in Niger have turned Agadez into a migrant bottleneck, fueling deportations,...
Investigating trash mismanagement: Are EU funds wasted in Romania?
Romania’s EU‑funded waste reforms closed Cluj’s notorious Pata Rât dump after 12 years, but mismanagement...
Crashed: Nepal’s treacherous airspace
Nepal’s stunning peaks draw tourists, but poor air safety has caused 700 plane crash deaths in 30 years.
Ukraine – Living with war
Despite war’s devastation, Ukrainians strive for normalcy, with music, therapy, and resilience amid attacks.
Water shortage in Germany – New ideas for long-term security
Germany faces rising water shortages as drought, pollution, and overuse strain supplies; solutions range...
Latvia’s forbidden songs
Latvia’s great choir festival reflects national identity, even as tensions from Russia’s war in Ukraine stir...
The Russian military operation in Syria
Putin’s unchecked intervention in Syria shaped Russia’s expansionist policy, leading to war in Ukraine and...
Gold rush in Mauritania
Gold rush in Mauritania draws thousands, despite deep digging, mercury use, and environmental risks.
How Heidelberg University became entangled in China’s quantum strategy
Heidelberg University’s two‑decade quantum physics partnership with Pan Jian‑Wei highlights both scientific...
Israel at 75 – A nation in domestic crisis
At 75, Israel faces its deepest internal crisis: protests over judicial reforms intensify divisions amid...
Germany and US drone warfare
US drone strikes, meant for terrorists, have killed thousands of civilians, sparking global outrage and...
How to find your voice and be a drag queen?
In Delhi, Piyush risks family rejection to pursue drag as Cologne Doll, guided by mentor Rani KoHEnur.
A growing concern: Teenage pregnancy in Brazil
In Rio’s favelas, teen motherhood is common — nearly 500,000 Brazilian girls under 20 give birth each year....
Money isn’t everything – A new definition of wealth
A new definition of wealth is emerging: crowdinvesting in sustainable projects, climate trainers in Münster,...
How the elite police force RAB terrorizes the people of Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s RAB, once backed by the West, faces insider claims of murder, torture, and abductions.
Ping-Pong against Parkinson’s
Silke Kind eases Parkinson’s symptoms through table tennis, as support programs grow across Germany.
Returning colonial looted art to its countries of origin
Colonial looted art is being returned, but disputes grow: Nigeria’s Benin bronzes spark questions of...
Joseph Alexander: A Holocaust survivor’s story of resilience
At 100, Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander keeps alive the memory of his murdered family, lecturing...
Satellite trash – The dark side of the space boom
Growing satellite debris threatens space safety, but new cleanup technologies like drag sails offer solutions.
Nuremberg trials: Benjamin Ferencz’s battle for justice
Benjamin Ferencz, last Nuremberg prosecutor, died at 103; his legacy shaped the International Criminal Court.