TV Programm für Deutsche Welle (Engl) am 11.10.2026

An indigenous community in southeast Mexico has had strict gender roles stretching back to the Mayan civilization. But Las Amazonas are changing that: a team of women shatter-ing expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits while highlighting the importance of the work they do at home and for their families.

Our skin connects us to the world while also providing us with a boundary and a layer of protection. It's a biotope, an object of desire, and it allows us to smell the way we do. How can we keep our skin healthy, and heal it when it's unwell?

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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.

On Location

The digital book club BookTok got its start during the pandemic in 2020. Today, it is a big success, used primarily by young women who are fans of a particular literary genre - so-called "New Adult," or romance novels for young adults.

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Africa

Growing up, Charlie Martin was certain of three things. That she didn't identify as male, the gender she had been assigned at birth. That she felt the most at home at the racetrack. And that she would never be able to reconcile these two aspects of her life. Here she tells REV about her journey of self-discovery, bravery, and determination.

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From peasants' son to revolutionary leader - Mao Zedong laid the foundation for modern China. This three-part documentary offers an in-depth look at one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

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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.

On Location

Europa genießen - das ist hier die Devise. Gezeigt wird, was es alles zu entdecken gibt, wohin es sich zu reisen lohnt, welche interessanten Menschen und Trends unser Kontinent zu bieten hat.

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Artist documenting Myanmar's struggles. Ocean defenders in the Philippines using storytelling to spark change. Indonesian creators exposing how fake news spreads online. This episode shows how awareness becomes activism in a region hungry for truth.

Living in the Digital Age

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An indigenous community in southeast Mexico has had strict gender roles stretching back to the Mayan civilization. But Las Amazonas are changing that: a team of women shatter-ing expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits while highlighting the importance of the work they do at home and for their families.

Each year, a train carrying doctors and medical gear travels through remote areas of Kazakhstan. The project is called Salamatty Kazakhstan, or "Healthy Kazakhstan." The train is underway for eight months and the clinic operates daily.

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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.

Living in the Digital Age

In this week's show we look at what it means to be 'Coloured' in South Africa. We explore the history, culture and evolving meaning of a complex identity.

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A play born from floodwaters; artworks from ocean waste: How creative expression is bringing healing - and change. Plus: An invasive fish reveals deeper issues in Jakarta's water system.

Growing up, Charlie Martin was certain of three things. That she didn't identify as male, the gender she had been assigned at birth. That she felt the most at home at the racetrack. And that she would never be able to reconcile these two aspects of her life. Here she tells REV about her journey of self-discovery, bravery, and determination.

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Europa genießen - das ist hier die Devise. Gezeigt wird, was es alles zu entdecken gibt, wohin es sich zu reisen lohnt, welche interessanten Menschen und Trends unser Kontinent zu bieten hat.

The digital book club BookTok got its start during the pandemic in 2020. Today, it is a big success, used primarily by young women who are fans of a particular literary genre - so-called "New Adult," or romance novels for young adults.

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Artist documenting Myanmar's struggles. Ocean defenders in the Philippines using storytelling to spark change. Indonesian creators exposing how fake news spreads online. This episode shows how awareness becomes activism in a region hungry for truth.

On Location

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Why do people in Europe refer to them as "Arabic numerals" when they were invented in India? How could ten tiny symbols conquer the world? And how did zero change the course of history?

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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.

Living in the Digital Age

Select DW video 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.

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Millions dream of visiting Italy's Amalfi Coast. But during peak season, cruise ships bring thousands of day-trippers to its iconic villages. What does overtourism mean for locals, and is there still a quieter side of the Amalfi Coast to discover? We go beyond the crowds to find out.

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On Location

At Lagos' Windsor Gallery, Afrimaxx explores how artists, designers, makers and performers are challenging expectations and redefining how Africa sees itself and is seen by the world.

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An indigenous community in southeast Mexico has had strict gender roles stretching back to the Mayan civilization. But Las Amazonas are changing that: a team of women shatter-ing expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits while highlighting the importance of the work they do at home and for their families.

Europa genießen - das ist hier die Devise. Gezeigt wird, was es alles zu entdecken gibt, wohin es sich zu reisen lohnt, welche interessanten Menschen und Trends unser Kontinent zu bieten hat.

News

Living in the Digital Age

Growing up, Charlie Martin was certain of three things. That she didn't identify as male, the gender she had been assigned at birth. That she felt the most at home at the racetrack. And that she would never be able to reconcile these two aspects of her life. Here she tells REV about her journey of self-discovery, bravery, and determination.

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From rugged peaks to gentle valleys, Italy's Dolomites are idyllic. In this film, nature lovers show us their mountain world and share fascinating stories about life between tradition and modernity.

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An indigenous community in southeast Mexico has had strict gender roles stretching back to the Mayan civilization. But Las Amazonas are changing that: a team of women shatter-ing expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits while highlighting the importance of the work they do at home and for their families.

Africa

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Artist documenting Myanmar's struggles. Ocean defenders in the Philippines using storytelling to spark change. Indonesian creators exposing how fake news spreads online. This episode shows how awareness becomes activism in a region hungry for truth.

On Location

Glaciers in the Alps are shrinking year by year, and many could melt completely within the next few decades. What does that mean for water supplies, alpine landscapes and mountaineering safety?