TV Programm für Deutsche Welle (Engl) am 23.01.2026

Germany is famously "under the US' nuclear umbrella"-creating a dependency that some are now calling risky. What exactly does that mean? How would US soldiers and bombs help protect Germany in a worst-case scenario? What options does Germany have to move toward a European umbrella? And why is this context so relevant when assessing the current German recalibration of its international diplomacy?

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Ukraine: In the "Steppe Wolves" unit, older volunteers support troops on the front lines. +++ In Italy, Arianna Sacripante and Giorgio Minisini aim to redefine the sport of artistic swimming.

A giant telescope in South Africa's Karoo is unlocking more than cosmic secrets; plus Malawi's underwater paradise under threat, and saving crops in Senegal.

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European companies have adjusted quite well to the tariff shock and better than U.S. companies.

Nearly all of Latin America's crises have been shaped by the United States. In the 1980s, the US supported anti-communist forces in Nicaragua and the controversial strongman Manuel Noriega in Panama.

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Averting human-elephant conflict by securing herds' food sources, community-run cafés dishing up sustainable fare, and rooftop gardening in urban areas.

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

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What happens when a tech giant and a carmaker collaborate on a car? Lots of software, gaming and PS5 tech get on board. Plus: Test driving Mitsubishi's Eclipse Cross Electric. And a humble lifesaver: the seatbelt.

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The pressure is on at the Federal Reserve after federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. On paper, the investigation is about Powell's testimony regarding the central bank's renovations. But Powell says the investigation is a direct result of his ongoing struggle with the Trump administration over interest rates.

Lena has been living with Long Covid for years. With a method called 'pacing', she's learned to shepherd her strength, avoid setbacks and regain hope. Every step is a victory on the path to a better quality of life.

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When the sun goes down, India's megacity most intense side comes to light. Queer subculture, everyday slum life and spiritual celebrity culture - Mumbai nightlife could hardly be more diverse. Anything is possible, here!

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In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

Donald Trump is threatening new tariffs. Will they bring the EU to its knees? Or is it time for Europe to look for new allies and trading partners? Our guests: Stormy-Annika Mildner (Aspen Institute), Melissa Eddy (New York Times), Ulrike Herrmann (author), Rolf Langhammer (Kiel Institute)