TV Programm für Deutsche Welle (Engl) am 04.04.2026

From agri-influencers to AI in cowsheds and autonomous tractors: Modern technologies are transforming agriculture worldwide. Machines are increasingly handling physically demanding tasks, both in barns and in fields.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death - and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

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Dario is 25, Swiss, and has just sworn to protect the Pope - even if it costs him his life. In this rare behind-the-scenes look, we follow him through Vatican City, past tourists and tradition, and into the inner workings of one of the world's oldest military units.

They eat and reproduce at record speed - calico crayfish. In its quest for more information about the species, this report finds tens of thousands of crayfish in just one pool along the upper Rhine River. Can this invasive creature still be stopped?

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From agri-influencers to AI in cowsheds and autonomous tractors: Modern technologies are transforming agriculture worldwide. Machines are increasingly handling physically demanding tasks, both in barns and in fields.

Why a German entrepreneur imports coffee beans by sailing ship, what moving from the U.S. to Italy is like, and the curious world of Swedish sweets.

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Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

This week on the 77 Percent we explore how the pressure body appearances and desire for the" ideal body type" has led to many seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery the world of cosmetic surgery in the African continent

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Dario is 25, Swiss, and has just sworn to protect the Pope - even if it costs him his life. In this rare behind-the-scenes look, we follow him through Vatican City, past tourists and tradition, and into the inner workings of one of the world's oldest military units.

Some passengers aren't just along for the ride - and can have a huge influence on their driver! Plus: the new Kia Sportage gets more than a facelift.

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Afghanistan has become one of the world's top cricket nations, bringing hope to a country reeling from decades of crisis. The return of the Taliban means this development can only be celebrated by half the population - but Afghan women in exile are using cricket to resist. We join young players Jamal Stanikzai and Firooza Amiri, and national team player Gulbadin Naib, on a global cricket journey.

Nearly a third of all species face extinction. From biodiversity credits to AI tools like BirdNET to efforts stop the spread of the dangerous Asian tiger mosquito, new solutions aim to protect biodiversity, ecosystems and human health.

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Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" is one of the century's most successful thrillers worldwide. But how much truth is behind the claims made in the book - and what is pure fiction?

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Is a lack of concentration a sign of ADHD? Is a spell of feeling down actually depression? In Good Shape looks at mental health and neurodiversity.

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Even though there has been tremendous progress in the number of women participating in higher education, women and girls make up only a minority in science. They are still often directed away from science subjects growing up, limiting their preparation and opportunities to go into these fields as adults. That needs to change.

From agri-influencers to AI in cowsheds and autonomous tractors: Modern technologies are transforming agriculture worldwide. Machines are increasingly handling physically demanding tasks, both in barns and in fields.

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

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Haiti gained independence from France in 1804 after a rebellion by the enslaved population. However, the French government forced the young state to make drastic financial reparations to its former colonists.

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From agri-influencers to AI in cowsheds and autonomous tractors: Modern technologies are transforming agriculture worldwide. Machines are increasingly handling physically demanding tasks, both in barns and in fields.

Why a German entrepreneur imports coffee beans by sailing ship, what moving from the U.S. to Italy is like, and the curious world of Swedish sweets.

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Afghanistan has become one of the world's top cricket nations, bringing hope to a country reeling from decades of crisis. The return of the Taliban means this development can only be celebrated by half the population - but Afghan women in exile are using cricket to resist. We join young players Jamal Stanikzai and Firooza Amiri, and national team player Gulbadin Naib, on a global cricket journey.

Gothic architecture emerged in France in the 12th century. This architectural style revolutionized church construction, creating cathedrals that soared skywards. But where did the knowledge and technology for building these monuments come from?

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Even though there has been tremendous progress in the number of women participating in higher education, women and girls make up only a minority in science. They are still often directed away from science subjects growing up, limiting their preparation and opportunities to go into these fields as adults. That needs to change.

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This week on the 77 Percent we explore how the pressure body appearances and desire for the" ideal body type" has led to many seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery the world of cosmetic surgery in the African continent

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If you love urban exploration, forgotten architecture, and the stories hidden in decay, then Georgia should be your next adventure destination. DW's Anja Koch takes you to two of the country's most haunting lost places: Tskaltubo, a once-grand Soviet spa town with abandoned sanatoriums, and Chiatura, a former mining city where eerie, rusting cable cars cling to the cliffs.

Why a German entrepreneur imports coffee beans by sailing ship, what moving from the U.S. to Italy is like, and the curious world of Swedish sweets.

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Afghanistan has become one of the world's top cricket nations, bringing hope to a country reeling from decades of crisis. The return of the Taliban means this development can only be celebrated by half the population - but Afghan women in exile are using cricket to resist. We join young players Jamal Stanikzai and Firooza Amiri, and national team player Gulbadin Naib, on a global cricket journey.

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From agri-influencers to AI in cowsheds and autonomous tractors: Modern technologies are transforming agriculture worldwide. Machines are increasingly handling physically demanding tasks, both in barns and in fields.

This week on the 77 Percent we explore how the pressure body appearances and desire for the" ideal body type" has led to many seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery the world of cosmetic surgery in the African continent

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Approximately 58,000 people are currently incarcerated in German prisons. Over half of them reoffend after their release. These statistics raise doubts about the prison system. Is something fundamentally wrong with German prisons?

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In this episode, presenter Palesa Tembe is at the SA Fashion Week. Plus, the king of rice, Nigerian jollof, handcrafted bicycles from Namibia and the South African DIY queen Amantle Tshweu.

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How creative citizen initiatives in Germany's capital are making the city more livable, and inspiring cities elsewhere. In Zambia, lead pollution from old mines is devastating the lives of those living there today.

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