TV Programm für Deutsche Welle (Engl) am 30.08.2026

After the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's women footballers were forced into exile. Najma Arefi and her teammates are fighting for the right to represent their country. And have been successful.

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

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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.

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Every year, the Italian town of Viterbo honors its patron saint, Santa Rosa, with a unique procession. A 30-metre-high sculpture has traditionally been carried through the town by more than 100 men. Now, women are challenging that exclusionary custom.

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Africa

Millions of animals die in collisions with cars each year. How can drivers and automakers prevent such crashes? Plus: Retrofitters in India turn old vehicles into eco-friendly rides, and Flixtrain vs. Deutsche Bahn.

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In Sudan, the government is waging a bloody civil war against rebels. An estimated 12 million people have fled their homes, either to destinations within the country or to neighboring states. Many of them are seeking help in Chad.

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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.

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Lifestyle Europe

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Two gamers in Indonesia who found real love in a virtual world.####A generation in Singapore embracing singlehood.####Long lasting Lao marriages revealing timeless lessons on partnership. Dating, commitment, independence - love is evolving in unexpected ways.

AI chatbots are being treated like friends and advisors. Sometimes even as therapists or romantic partners. Can algorithms fulfill our social needs and what are the limits of chatbots?

Four talented filmmakers from around the world were selected to show their films at the Berlin International Film Festival's community event. This year's theme was "Creativity and Confusion."

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After the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's women footballers were forced into exile. Najma Arefi and her teammates are fighting for the right to represent their country. And have been successful.

The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable - truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really?

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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.

AI chatbots are being treated like friends and advisors. Sometimes even as therapists or romantic partners. Can algorithms fulfill our social needs and what are the limits of chatbots?

Africa holds an estimated $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth that helps power the global economy. But across Africa, the question remains: If Africa is so rich, why are so many Africans still poor?

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As prices rise and cities expand, people in India are using small-scale farming to earn extra income, build a greener future and pass on insights to the next generation. Plus: a hightech greenhouse in the Netherlands.

Millions of animals die in collisions with cars each year. How can drivers and automakers prevent such crashes? Plus: Retrofitters in India turn old vehicles into eco-friendly rides, and Flixtrain vs. Deutsche Bahn.

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Lifestyle Europe

Every year, the Italian town of Viterbo honors its patron saint, Santa Rosa, with a unique procession. A 30-metre-high sculpture has traditionally been carried through the town by more than 100 men. Now, women are challenging that exclusionary custom.

News

Two gamers in Indonesia who found real love in a virtual world.####A generation in Singapore embracing singlehood.####Long lasting Lao marriages revealing timeless lessons on partnership. Dating, commitment, independence - love is evolving in unexpected ways.

On Location

Four talented filmmakers from around the world were selected to show their films at the Berlin International Film Festival's community event. This year's theme was "Creativity and Confusion."

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From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

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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.

AI chatbots are being treated like friends and advisors. Sometimes even as therapists or romantic partners. Can algorithms fulfill our social needs and what are the limits of chatbots?

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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From a Soviet-era apartment block in Tallinn to the world's greatest concert halls, Arvo Pärt created a musical language that transcends borders, faiths, and generations. This documentary explores the life and legacy of one of the most performed composers of our time.

Four talented filmmakers from around the world were selected to show their films at the Berlin International Film Festival's community event. This year's theme was "Creativity and Confusion."

News

On Location

This time host Zimingonaphakade Mabunzi tries out some ceramics painting at Create in Johannesburg, South Africa. Plus, ballet dancers in Nigeria, a female rapper in Senegal and the township's daily bread levelling up.

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After the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's women footballers were forced into exile. Najma Arefi and her teammates are fighting for the right to represent their country. And have been successful.

Lifestyle Europe

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AI chatbots are being treated like friends and advisors. Sometimes even as therapists or romantic partners. Can algorithms fulfill our social needs and what are the limits of chatbots?

Millions of animals die in collisions with cars each year. How can drivers and automakers prevent such crashes? Plus: Retrofitters in India turn old vehicles into eco-friendly rides, and Flixtrain vs. Deutsche Bahn.

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Before the Taliban's return, a brief hope was ignited. Could Afghanistan become a more just country? A group of Afghan women sat at the negotiating table. But after the Taliban took power in 2021, those dreams were dashed.

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After the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's women footballers were forced into exile. Najma Arefi and her teammates are fighting for the right to represent their country. And have been successful.

Africa

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Two gamers in Indonesia who found real love in a virtual world.####A generation in Singapore embracing singlehood.####Long lasting Lao marriages revealing timeless lessons on partnership. Dating, commitment, independence - love is evolving in unexpected ways.

On Location

Despite evidence women are the better surgeons, they're still underrepresented in clinical leadership roles. As patients, women also face a higher risk of misdiagnosis. The root cause? A healthcare system historically dominated by men.